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Services September 19-20 for Al Estorga, Former Collision Repair Shop Owner and President of California Autobody Association

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Services have been scheduled for Al Estorga, the former owner of Estorga’s Collision Repair in Long Beach, Calif., who passed away September 6 at the age of 79. Estorga, a third-generation collision repairer, was CEO of Estorga’s Collision Repair Center located in Long Beach Calif., starting in 1970. He served as president of the California […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Collision Industry Conference, Obituaries

Joe Hudson’s Acquires Collision Repair Facilities in Georgia and Mississippi

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three collision repair businesses including RCI Collision in Warner Robins, Ga., Butch’s Body Shop by RCI in Dublin, Ga., and Bob’s Paint and Auto Body in Columbus, Miss. Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, emphasized the strategic significance of these acquisitions: “Our goal is to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Mississippi

AASP/NJ President Says New Jersey Association Remains Strong Despite AASP National Dissolution

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ken Miller, president of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), responded to yesterday’s announcement of the AASP National Board of Directors’ decision to dissolve the association at the national level. The Board had concluded that, in light of diminished affiliate numbers and increasing challenges of having a meaningful impact at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers

International Associations Call for Right to Repair at Global Meeting

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On September 11, thirty associations representing the multi-brand vehicle aftermarket in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, South Africa, the USA, and from almost twenty European countries, as well as European associations representing their sectors at European Union’s level, gathered in Frankfurt during Automechanika 2024, for the Right to Repair Global meeting (R2RG). The participants agreed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, Auto Care Association, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Right to Repair

AASP National Announces Dissolution

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Moves comes after 25 years of operation. Assets will be distributed to state affiliates. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) Board of Directors announced its decision to wind down the operations of the national association at the end of 2024. The formation of AASP National was announced a quarter century ago in April 2000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance of Automotive Service Providers

Joe Hudson Enters Ohio with Acquisition of Dealership Collision Repair Center

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, a leading name in multi-site collision repair operations, is excited to announce its expansion into Ohio with the acquisition of Bedford Nissan Collision Center in Bedford. This move marks Ohio as the 17th state where Joe Hudson’s Collision Center operates, underscoring the company’s commitment to nationwide growth and excellence in automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Ohio

PGW Auto Glass and Car ADAS Solutions Form Partnership

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PGW, a supplier of auto glass and shop accessories, and Car ADAS Solutions, a leading provider of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technology and services, announced that the companies have formed a partnership that will allow auto glass companies to schedule OEM-centric calibration services through PGW’s EverythingAutoglass.com business platform through Car ADAS Solutions’ network of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Car ADAS Solutions, PGW Autoglass

U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Records $3.8 Billion Underwriting Gain in First-Half 2024

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $3.8 billion net underwriting gain in the first half of 2024, a significant improvement from the $24.0 billion loss recorded in the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report. These preliminary results are detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, titled, “First Look: Six-Month 2024 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

Fayetteville Technical Community College Hosts 9th Annual Collision Repair Student Draft Days October 15-16

September 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) announced its 9th annual Draft Day Event, a two-day showcase for students in the Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program. This highly anticipated event will take place on October 15th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM with skills demonstrations, followed by October 16th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fayetteville Technical Community College, North Carolina, Workforce Development

Employers Expect Health Benefit Cost to Increase More Than 5% in 2025

September 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to report by Mercer, this will be the third consecutive year of health benefit cost increases above 5%. Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) released preliminary results from its 2024 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. According to an analysis of responses from over 1,800 US employers, total health benefit cost per […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Health Insurance, Inflation, Mercer

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