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LKQ Corporation Refinish Division Announced FinishMaster by LKQ Private-Label Line

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation’s Refinish Division announced its new private-label line, FinishMaster by LKQ, that brings together the strengths of Keystone Platinum Refinish and FinishMaster Smart products. FinishMaster by LKQ merges the best features from both lines into a new private label brand with over 650 SKUs to the over 40,000 customers within North America that LKQ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Refinish

Rodolfo Ramirez Named VP Automotive Refinish at PPG Effective January 1

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Maziarz, current VP, will move to traffic solutions business effective December 1. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Rodolfo Ramirez, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective January 1. Ramirez will report to Chancey Hagerty, PPG senior vice president, automotive refinish. Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG

Wall Street Journal Article on Rising Cost of Collision Repair Features ASA Leaders 

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA Board Chairman Scott Benavidez and Incoming Chair Dan Stander provided insight on the causes behind the rising costs of collision repairs in a November 7 article in the Wall Street Journal. Benavidez, owner of Mr. B’s Paint and Body Shop in Albuquerque, N.M. and Stander, owner of FIX Auto Highlands Ranch in Littleton, Colo., […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Automotive Service Association, Claim Severity

Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass of Mankato Donates $3,800 to Alzheimer’s Association

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass, owned by the Kottschade family, has been partnering with the Mankato Moondogs, a summer collegiate baseball team, has partnered with Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass each season since 2017, with the business donating $100 to the Alzheimer’s Association for every home run the team hits. With 38 home […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Jerry's Abra Auto Body & Glass, Minnesota

Women’s Industry Network Opens 2025 Most Influential Women Nominations

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Submissions for the awards are open through January 5. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that nominations for its Most Influential Women (MIW) awards have officially opened. Considered one of the collision repair industry’s highest honors, nominations will be accepted through January 5, 2025. The nomination form is available online. The Class of 2025 MIW […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Most Influential Women Award, Nominations, Women's Industry Network

Classic Collision Expands into Southern California

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Carrillo’s Auto Body with locations in La Mesa and San Diego, Calif. For 40 years, Carrillo’s Auto Body has been a cornerstone in the heart of Normal Heights on Adams Avenue, with a second location in La Mesa “We have stood by our commitment to quality and outstanding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Classic Collision

Axalta Celebrates Opening of Global Headquarters in the Philadelphia Navy Yard

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has announced its global headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, marked by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and an employee appreciation event. This strategic relocation from Delaware County to the Navy Yard integrates the headquarters with Axalta’s Global Innovation Center, unifying operations under the ONE Axalta initiative to enhance collaboration and streamline decision-making. “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, Pennsylvania

LKQ Subsidiary Keystone Automotive Operations Named 2024 Channel Partner of the Year by SEMA

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that Keystone Automotive Operations, a subsidiary of LKQ’s Specialty segment, received the Channel Partner of the Year Award at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas that brings together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. In addition, Warn Industries, a segment of Keystone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Keystone Automotive Operations, LKQ Corporation, SEMA Show, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Marya Salim Named Head of Marketing for AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinish, Commercial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

GCIA Donates $2500 to Collision Industry Foundation

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) presented a $2,500 check to the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. This donation reflects the GCIA’s commitment to supporting the collision repair community and assisting industry professionals in need. The funds will aid CIF in its mission to provide crucial support during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Donations, Georgia Collision Industry Association

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