CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for News

Wadsworth International Partners with VECO Experts

February 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wadsworth International has partnered with VECO Experts to support their vehicle manufacturer certified collision repair networks to deliver a consistent, high-quality repair and customer experience.  “The automakers we work with want their network to be more than just a checklist of equipment,” Rick Miller, president of Wadsworth International, said. “We’ve teamed up with VECO Experts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, VECO Experts, Wadsworth International

NABR Launches New Version of Its California Labor Rate Survey

February 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced the launch of its newly revised California Standardized Auto Body Labor Rate Survey, based on the labor rate survey format defined by the California Department of Insurance (CDI). As new laws in California for storage took effect at the New Year, and to respond to market activity in California, NABR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Labor Rates, National AutoBody Research

PDA Expands Same-Day Estimate Program

February 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PDA logo

Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced it has expanded its guaranteed same-day and next-day damage estimates for standard auto claims to more than 200 cities across the United States. The company initially launched Same-Day and Next-Day Service to 11 pilot markets in August 2018, and has since expanded the offering across its national team of appraisers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Property Damage Appraisers

ABPA Convention Early Bird Pricing Deadline February 16

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Early bird pricing discounts for the Automotive Body Parts Association Annual Meeting and Convention expire on February 16. The event is being held April 30 – May 3 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. More information on the 2019 ABPA event and registration packages is available online. The convention will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Body Parts Association

BASF’s R-M Brand Celebrates 100th Anniversary

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In 2019, R-M, the productivity paint brand of BASF, is celebrating a hundred years in business and will be presenting its success story through a range of activities. The centenary year kicked off at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, where R-M presented a special video, embedded below, showing the most important […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, R-M

Fix Network World Launches Technician Skills Competition

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network Masters Program UK

Fix Auto Masters program will search global network for top technical talent starting in the United Kingdom. Fix Network World announced the launch of Fix Auto Masters, an all-new technical skills and knowledge competition program, aimed at celebrating the skills of technicians from across the global Fix Auto network. The first region to take part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Fix Automotive Network World, United Kingdom

SkillsUSA Students Meet with Federal Legislators to Advocate for Career and Technical Education

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

SkillsUSA students serving as national officers visited Washington, D.C., Feb. 5 to advocate for SkillsUSA and career and technical education (CTE) during SkillsUSA Week and CTE Month. Starting the day at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE), 13 members of the SkillsUSA national officer team, along with executive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, SkillsUSA, Workforce Development

Jack Caldwell Passes Away

February 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

California shop owner served in leadership positions on numerous state and national collision repair organizations. On Saturday February 2, John “Jack” Caldwell passed away at the age of 85 years old.  Caldwell is survived by three children, Kevin. Kerry, Kelly, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Caldwell was the founder of Autobody by Caldwell in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People

CARSTAR Announces Leadership Realignment

February 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced a company-wide leadership realignment and promotions as it plans for growth. Following a record year of performance, CARSTAR has plans to accelerate its growth as it enters its 30th year of business. Understanding that performance drives growth, CARSTAR is aligning the EDGE operational platform and insurance sales efforts under one strategic direction, better positioning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Scholarship Deadline February 14

February 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation issued a reminder that its 2019 grant and scholarship application period will close next Thursday, February 14. The application period is open for high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall. Application information for CREF grants and scholarships is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 754
  • 755
  • 756
  • 757
  • 758
  • …
  • 1101
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference ASE Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • AAA Forecasts Record 45 Million Memorial Day Travelers May 21, 2026
  • MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Says REPAIR Act Provisions Dropped from House Highway Bill Markup May 21, 2026
  • NABC and IIHS Train More Than 75 First Responders on Modern Vehicle Extrication May 21, 2026
  • CAPA Elects Crash Champions’ Dustin Harrier to Technical Committee May 21, 2026
  • Rivian Approves Hunter’s ADAS Alignment and Calibration System May 21, 2026
  • Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Edges Higher in Mid-May May 20, 2026
  • Stellantis and JLR Sign MOU to Explore U.S. Product Development Collaboration May 20, 2026

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in