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Nationwide Will Transition to Fully Independent Agency Distribution by 2020

April 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nationwide announced its intention to shift entirely to an independent agency distribution model by July 1, 2020. The company is one of the largest insurance carriers that currently sells products through both exclusive and independent agents. Nationwide is the 8th largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. based upon its 2017 market share. Approximately […]

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Auto Body Toolmart Acquired by Whitewater Brands

April 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Rock Gate Partners announced the acquisition of American Industrial Direct, which does business as Auto Body Toolmart, by its Whitewater Brands platform, owned in partnership with Peninsula Capital Partners. Auto Body Toolmart, based in Elgin, Ill., is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, tools and supplies to collision repair shops, technical schools and automotive enthusiasts. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Body Toolmart, Illinois, Rock Gate Partners, Whitewater Brands

Sears Donates over $160,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation

April 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that Sears have donated over $160,000 to support collision school students through the Foundation. The donation included nearly $137,000 worth of tool boxes that will be distributed to students studying for a career in the collision repair industry. Sears also donated $25,000 to the Foundation to support it work […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Sears

Mike’s Auto Body Acquires 16th Collision Repair Center in Alameda, Calif.

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mike’s Auto Body announced it opened its 16th location in Alameda, Calif. A strategic move, this 13,000 sq. ft. facility will employ 13 people and will be managed by Lester Branson, with Kristen Story as the shop’s new office manager. The facility, formerly known as Alameda Classic Collision Center, was opened in 2007 by CJ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Mike's Auto Body

Spanesi Adds Data Collection Specialist

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas announced the addition of Richard Gray, Jr. in the role of Data Collection Specialist. Gray comes to Spanesi with over 14 years of military service. During his career, he’s participated in the Marines and the United States Coast Guard where he excelled in his many roles until he was honorably discharged in 2016. […]

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Philadelphia I-CAR Committee Golf Outing June 5

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proceeds benefit Collision Repair Education Foundation The Greater Philadelphia-area I-CAR committee will hold its 3rd Annual fundraiser at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, Pa. on June 5. The event will benefit the Collision Repair Education Foundation and local collision repair school programs. The presenting sponsor for the event is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, I-CAR, Philadelphia

KPA Acquires Environmental Risk Management & Safety

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Acquisition complements KPA’s collision repair and auto dealer markets KPA Services, LLC announced the acquisition of Environmental Risk Management & Safety, Inc. (ERS). The acquisition closed on March 29. The transaction strengthens KPA’s position as a provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) Risk Management services to the automotive market. KPA provides cloud-based EHS Risk […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, KPA

Snapsheet Hires Gary Goldsmith as SVP of Sales and Accounts

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet announced the hiring of Gary Goldsmith as senior vice president of sales and accounts. Goldsmith joins Snapsheet from Copart where he was most recently the vice president of sales and account management for the western division. In his 17-year tenure at Copart, Gary helped grow the organization significantly by building trusting relationships and securing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, People, Snapsheet

CARSTAR Added 30 New Collision Repair Centers Across North America So Far in 2018

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR continued to expand its footprint in the U.S. and Canada with more than 30 new store openings already in 2018. “We continue to see growth as independent store owners join the CARSTAR network to build their businesses,” said Michael Macaluso, President of CARSTAR.  “These owners benefit from CARSTAR’s strong North American footprint, insurance relationships, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

Caliber Launches 7th Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive

April 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Collision is asking its customers, business partners and the public to “fill ‘er up” by donating grocery bags full of food during its 7th Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive, starting now through May 11. Donations from Caliber’s food drive will help stock the shelves of nearly 60 food banks across the country during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers

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