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American Family Insurance Acquires Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Company

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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American Family Insurance announced the acquisition of Chicago-based data and analytics software company, Networked Insights, to accelerate its digital transformation, including its use of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). According to the insurer, at a time when technology and innovation are transforming the insurance industry, the acquisition allows American Family to build on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Illinois

Thatcham Research Exiting Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification in the UK

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following an in-depth review and assessment of the certification of aftermarket collision repair parts, and consultation with its insurance members, Thatcham Research in the United Kingdom has decided to hand over all aftermarket parts certification activities to its current partner TÜV Rheinland AG. The Thatcham Research/TÜV Rheinland partnership will officially end on March 31, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, Thatcham Research, TÜV Rheinland, United Kingdom

Midwest Auto Body Trade Show February 16-17 in Altoona, Iowa

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Midwest Auto Body Trade Show will feature two days of collision repair education and a trade show for everyone involved in the industry. The event is being held February 16-17 at Prairie Meadows, Altoona, Iowa. The Keynote Speaker for the event will be Attorney Todd Tracy who won the $42 million lawsuit for improper […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa Collision Repair Association, Midwest Auto Body Trade Show

Martin Senour Announces First Quarter Training

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Martin Senour First Quarter 2018 Training Schedule

Martin Senour Paints announced its 2018 first quarter training schedule, featuring courses for collision repair professional held at training centers across the country. Shop owners, managers and technicians, as well as NAPA jobbers, will learn about cutting edge best practices for utilizing systems, maximizing profits and increasing productivity. “Continuing education is the strongest way to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Martin Senour, Training Schedule

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces School Makeover Grant Application Launched

December 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that the application for its Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant, now in its tenth year, is now available online for high school and post-secondary collision school programs. The application deadline will be Friday, June 1, 2018. Instructors are advised to begin the application early and industry professionals are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Makeover Grant

Fix Auto Canada Announces First CCIAP Accredited Facility in Quebec

December 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced Fix Auto Centre-Ville in Quebec has achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). For shop owner Carlos Salsa, as one of the original Fix Auto facilities which has been with the network for 25 years, this is the culmination of a long process involving extensive training of his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Fix Auto Canada

Collision Repair Shop E-Commerce Risk Rating System Planned

December 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Government Regulatory Compliance, LLC., a consulting firm in Reno, Nev., announced that they have been selected to evaluate a new e-Commerce risk rating system developed by a group of private investors as a secondary screening measure for vendors, lenders and insurers within every aspect of the automotive aftermarket, including collision repair shops, car dealerships, their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Risk Rating System

Sherwin-Williams Announces First Quarter Training Schedule

December 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes 2018 First Quarter Training Schedule

Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes announced its 2018 first quarter training schedule, featuring courses for collision repair industry professionals held at training centers across the country. The courses providing participants with a combination of classroom, online interactive and hands-on instruction. Collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians will learn about cutting edge best practices for utilizing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sherwin-Williams, Training Schedule

Small Business Optimism Near All-Time High

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index November 2017

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index soars past 107, closes in on 1983 record. Not since the roaring Reagan economy has small business optimism been as high as it was in November, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism.  “We haven’t seen this kind of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Airbags

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

A southwestern Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court December 6 to a scheme to sell counterfeit automotive airbags and components online. This guilty plea resulted from an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the IRS – Criminal Investigation division. Aleksey Illyuk, 28, of Ozark, Mo., pleaded guilty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags

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