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Insurer Survey Reveals Americans’ Perception of Marijuana-Impaired Driving and the Dangers Involved

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Survey conducted for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America shows gap between views on danger of marijuana use on driving and contribution to increased crashes. A new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), reveals that more Americans consider […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Marijuana Legalization, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

1Collision Network Plans Smart Performance Solutions Event January 19

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Event in Palm Springs, California follows CIC Meeting and NABC Golf Outing The 1Collision Network announced its Smart Performance Solutions 2018 & Beyond Conference will be held January 19th, at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif, immediately following the Thursday, January 18th Collision Industry Conference (CIC). The Smart Performance Solutions Conference will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Conference, Palm Springs

Copart Reports Revenue Up 21.1% in First Quarter Fiscal 2018

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) last week reported its financial results for the quarter ended October 31. For the quarter ended October 31 revenue was $419.2 million, gross margin was $163.3 million, and net income was $77.5 million. These represent an increase in revenue of $73.2 million, or 21.1 percent; an increase in gross margin of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Earnings

November New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Decline

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power November Auto Sales Chart

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project sales pace to decline for seventh time this year For the seventh time this year, the new vehicle retail sales pace in November is expected to fall from year-ago levels, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Symach Expands Production Capacity in Italy

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach announced it is designing a cutting-edge 3,000-square meter (32,000 sq. ft.). technical department at its facility in Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy. It will be equipped with a complete TRUMPF machining line including a TruPunch 3000 Sheetmaster machine for cutting sheet metal and loading, unloading and selecting parts, as well as a TruBend Series […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Symach

Axalta Confirms Acquisition Discussions with Nippon Paint

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following closely on the announcement that it had ended talks with AkzoNobel on a possible merger, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) confirmed Wednesday, November 22 it has entered into discussions with Nippon Paint over a possible sale to the Japan-based coatings manufacturer. In a statement released Wednesday Axalta confirmed the discussions saying “Axalta today confirmed that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Nippon Paint

Al Gaspar, Former President of AAIA, Passes Away

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Al Gaspar, industry icon and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 25. “Al was one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “When Al walked into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Obituary, People

Joe Hudson Opens 13th Collision Repair Center in Texas

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson's Collision Center

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the opening today of its 13th location in Texas. The new facility is located at 8512 Galveston Rd.,  in Houston. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center first expanded to Texas in 2015. “We are proud to extend our services even further to the citizens of Houston,” said Traweek Dickson, President of Joe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Openings, Texas

AkzoNobel and Axalta End Merger Discussions Without Agreement

November 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Axalta

AkzoNobel N.V. (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced this afternoon that they have ended their discussion into a possible merger without an agreement to combine the companies. On October 30, both AkzoNobel and Axalta confirmed they were engaged in discussions into a possible “merger of equals” of the two global coatings companies. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems

Philadelphia Collision Repair Shop Owner Ordered to Pay Over $285,000 in Collected Sales Tax

November 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

A Philadelphia collision repair shop operator recently was ordered to pay $285,908.71 to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue after he failed to remit sales tax that he collected at his collision repair facility, Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell announced November 21. Edward A. Hildebrandt III, 48, the owner and operator of the defunct University Collision Center, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Sales Tax

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