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Wesco Group Acquires Auto Paint Specialties

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds three store PPG distributor in western Washington State. The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of Auto Paint Specialties, a three store PPG Platinum distributor in western Washington State. Dan Gemeroy the President of APS will join the acquisition team at the Wesco Group. “The decision became easy after working with Wesco, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PPG Industries, Washington State, Wesco

Center for Auto Safety and Consumer Watchdog Request FTC Investigation into Tesla Autopilot

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Center for Auto Safety and Consumer Watchdog today called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate what they say are dangerously misleading and deceptive advertising and marketing practices and representations made by Tesla Motors, Inc. regarding the safety and capabilities of its Autopilot feature. At least two people are dead and one is injured […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, Center for Auto Safety, Federal Trade Commission, Tesla

Valspar Announces Summer Collision Repair Refinish Training Schedule

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Valspar Summer 2018 Training Schedule

This summer Valspar Automotive will continue to offer refinishers training eligible for I-CAR credit at its centers located in Grand Prairie (Dallas), Texas, Detroit, Mich., and Sacramento, Calif. All training curriculum covers not only hands-on application and classroom learning for water and solvent technologies, but also color theory. More information about Valspar Automotive’s training offerings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Training Schedule, Valspar

Beverly Rook-Twibell Receives 2018 WIN Cornerstone Award

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) holds the contributions of its many volunteers in the highest regard. Each year, the WIN Cornerstone Award recognizes the efforts of a board member whose actions and unique contributions demonstrate their commitment to the WIN mission and vision, and set an example for others to follow. During the 12th Annual […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, People, Women's Industry Network

Keith Daly Named President of Personal Lines at Farmers Insurance

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current Chief Claims Officer Named New President of Personal Lines Effective June 11. The Farmers Group, Inc. announced that its current Chief Claims Officer, Keith Daly, will assume the role of President, Personal Lines effective June 11. Since joining Farmers in 2009 through the acquisition of 21st Century Insurance, Daly has led the Claims unit […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Farmers Insurance, People

AAA Reports Trust in Autonomous Vehicles Slips

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AV Reaction

A series of high profile crashes cause increase in driver concern of new technology. Following high-profile incidents involving autonomous vehicle technologies, a new report from AAA’s multi-year tracking study indicates that consumer trust in these vehicles has quickly eroded. Today, three-quarters (73 percent) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Autonomous Vehicles

Automotive Management Institute Announces Board of Trustees

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) held its 2018 Annual Board of Trustees Meeting at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. on May 4. AMi’s  2018-2019 Board of Trustees began their terms at the close of the business meeting. Sheri Hamilton, AMAM, ASA- Midwest, Kansas City, Mo., was re-elected […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, Board of Trustees

Caliber Classic Golf Tournament Raises Over $120,000 for Food Drive

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Collision teammates, partners and friends played their hearts out at the 3rd annual Caliber Classic and raised more than $120,000 to help the Caliber Collision Centers Foundation benefactor programs. Proceeds from the golf tournament hosted by Caliber Collision at The Tribute at The Colony Golf Club on May 7th went towards supporting the Annual […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Golf Outing

Root Insurance Announces Expansion in Ohio

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto insurance company commits to quintuple workforce by 2021. Root Insurance announced plans to significantly expand its presence in Columbus. The auto insurance company will move its offices to a new, 65,000-square-foot space in downtown Columbus and will invest approximately $2 million to build out and equip the new location. The company also announced that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ohio, Openings, Root Insurance

CIECA Webcast Provides Insights into Photo Estimates

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will host a its next CIECAst webcast on May 24, at 11 a.m. CDT on photo estimating. Registration for the photo estimating webcast is available online. CIECA has commissioned a Standards Development Committee (SDC) to address the technical aspects of photo estimating. This CIECAst will provide a view […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Photo Estimating, Webinar

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