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Automotive Groups Urge White House Not to Impose Tariffs on Imported Autos and Auto Parts

July 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket companies join together in opposition to higher tariffs. Seven automotive industry groups representing vehicle manufacturers, dealers and both OEM and aftermarket suppliers have joined together to urge the White House to not impose higher tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. The groups include: Alliance of Automotive Manufacturers American Automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American International Automobile Dealers Association, Auto Alliance, Auto Care Association, Global Automakers, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, Tariffs

3M Collision Repair App Provides Access to Process Guides and SOPs

July 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M app

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that its new mobile app provides collision repair facility technicians and distributor sales staff to get all the information they need for their collision repair questions directly on their mobile devices is now available for the Android platform. The 3M app provides quick access to 3M Collision Repair product information, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Standard Operating Procedures

Registration Open for SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series at SEMA

July 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the 2018 SEMA Show is open. Nearly half of the 20+ education sessions offered through Wednesday feature first-time RDE presenters; marking the continually refreshed curriculum offered by SCRS during SEMA week. When registering for education attendees will have the option […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Kansas Auto Body Association Education Day July 28

July 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The newly formed Kansas Auto Body Association is hosting its second education event of 2018 on July 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Salinas, Kansas. The event starts Friday evening, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome reception sponsored by Mitchell International. The Saturday morning the education day starts with a networking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kansas, Kansas Auto Body Association

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Three New Trustees

July 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees including: Doug Irish, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Mark Helvenston, Insurance Auto Auctions; and Steve Schmidt, State Farm. Jeanne Silver, chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees said, “We are pleased to welcome the new trustees to the Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Nissan Joins SCRS as Corporate Member

July 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced Nissan North America joined as a corporate member of the association. “Nissan has been a noticeable advocate of information to help collision repair businesses excel,” said SCRS Treasurer Amber Alley. “Our business has really benefited from the relationship through the rebates and promotional and social media advertising […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nissan, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Valspar Automotive Announces Fall Class Schedule

July 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

2018 Fall Valspar Training Schedule

Valspar Automotive announced its refinish training schedule for this fall.  “In all our training courses, our goal is to send students home with everything they need to succeed in the shop,” says Valspar Automotive’s Technical Director Gary Kilby. “We want them to implement what they’ve learned and see how it improves throughput and affects the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Training Schedule, Valspar

Boyd Group Acquires RV Collision Repair Center in Indiana

July 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the July 10, opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Elkhart, Ind. The center previously operated as Duncan RV Repair. This location is equipped to provide Recreational Vehicle (RV) repairs and upgrades. This repair center’s specialized features, services, and technicians, many of which are certified by the Recreational […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Indiana, Recreational Vehicles

First RCMP Collision Reporting Center Opens in Grand Prairie, Alberta

July 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), facilitators of collision reporting to the insurance industry, announced the opening of its’ newest Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment. Accident Support Services International Ltd., in partnership with insurers and local law enforcement agencies, have been operating CRCs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Support Services International Ltd., Alberta, Canada, Openings

Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster

July 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster also announced it opened branch in Oregon. Parts Alliance adds locations in UK. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at FinishMaster and the opening of new branches at FinishMaster and The Parts Alliance. Chris is responsible for all US branches and is leading all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Openings, Oregon, Parts Alliance, People, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

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