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Bob Egan Elected Chairman of University of the Aftermarket Foundation

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its slate of officers for fiscal year 2018. Veteran aftermarket industry executive Robert Egan, MAAP, will serve as chairman of the foundation. Egan retired from Federal-Mogul in 2015. During his esteemed 36-year career, he held a series of executive roles of increasing responsibility, most […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition on December 5, of a collision repair center in Tumwater, Washington, which previously operated as Bernie’s Custom Paint and Collision Repair and has served the community for 43 years. The center is located one mile south of U.S. 101, the principal highway serving the Olympic Peninsula, and three […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Washington State

Robert Kirk Wins AASP/NJ Russ Robson Scholarship

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced this year’s recipient of the Russ Robson Scholarship, created in memory of the former AASP/NJ President. The scholarship was presented to Robert Kirk of County Line Auto Body in Howell, N.J. “Russ was a great personality, a dear friend, and had such a passion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Russ Robson Award, Scholarships

GEICO Hiring for 500 Jobs for Expanded Virginia Beach Operations

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

GEICO announced it is adding to staff and expects to fill 500 positions in claims, sales, service, auto damage and the company’s management development programs. Candidates for these open spots need not have previous experience due to GEICO’s extensive training courses. More information about the expansion employment opportunities are available online. “One reason we were […]

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LKQ Corporation Acquires European Aftermarket Parts Distributor

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces Agreement to Acquire Germany-based Stahlgruber GmbH LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced an agreement to acquire Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG for an enterprise value of approximately €1.5 billion ($1.77 billion). Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Germany, LKQ Corporation

BASF Opens Automotive Coatings Plant in China

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s Coatings division today inaugurated a new, world-scale automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) in Caojing, Shanghai, China. The €140 million ($165.1 million) project is an extension of the existing automotive coatings plant, a joint venture between BASF and Shanghai Huayi Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. This expansion will further enhance the […]

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Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Brantford

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new collision repair center to its network in Brantford, Ontario. Joe Piercey, owner of the brand new, state-of-the-art 7,500 square foot facility has over 30 years in the collision industry and three years as a shop owner. “Fix Auto is the only Canadian owned and operated collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario

FTC Challenges Merger of Titanium Dioxide Companies

December 8, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Agency alleges that combining Tronox Limited and Cristal would reduce competition for white pigment used in paint and other products. The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint challenging the merger of two top suppliers of chloride process titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment used in a wide variety of products including paint, industrial coatings, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Federal Trade Commission, TiO2

FCA Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Detroit

December 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FCA Romulus Michigan PDC

FCA US LLC officially opened a new 500,000-square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in metro Detroit, marking the second new Mopar PDC to open in the U.S. this year. The Romulus, Mich., facility employs more than 100 workers and represents an investment of $10.4 million by FCA US. With an additional PDC opened earlier this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FCA, Openings, Part Distribution Center

Indiana Autobody Association Donates to Hoosier Hills Career Center Collision Repair Program

December 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Indiana Autobody Association (IABA) donated $500 to Hoosier Hills Career Center on Monday, November 21 at its Bloomington, Ind. chapter meeting. Debbie Moore, of Diamond Collision and IABA Treasurer along with IABA Board Member Max Bland, of Minton Body Shop, presented a $500 check to Hoosier Hills Career Center’s Collison Repair program. The Director […]

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