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NY Mercedes Dealer and North State Custom Settle Second Lawsuit

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

In what might be the final chapter in the parties’ continuing legal saga, Celebrity Auto of Westchester LLC d/b/a Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge and North State Autobahn Inc. d/b/a North State Custom announced that they have settled their second lawsuit against each other. In 2017, North State Custom filed a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz of Goldens […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, OEM Certification

Scott Yessner Named Interim Chief Financial Officer at UTI

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI), announced that, effective May 14, Scott Yessner assumed the role of interim chief financial officer of the company and will report to UTI’s President and CEO Kim McWaters.  Yessner succeeds Bryce Peterson, who has left the company by mutual agreement to pursue other interests. Peterson’s departure was not the result […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Universal Technical Institute

VeriFacts Opens Collision Technology Center in California

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

VeriFacts Automotive announced the opening of a new technology center located at 3202 Shannon Street, in Santa Ana, Calif. VeriFacts expanded its footprint in April to include a vehicle workshop to facilitate the creation and presentation of hands-on collision repair clinics which promote safe and proper repairs. VeriFacts is also committed to studying ways to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Openings, VeriFacts Automotive

Novelis Breaks Ground on Automotive Aluminum Facility in Kentucky

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Novelis Inc., the aluminum rolling and recycling company, yesterday hosted community members, federal, state and local officials to break ground on its $300 million automotive aluminum sheet manufacturing facility in Guthrie, Ky. Representatives from Novelis were joined by Senator Rand Paul, Congressman James Comer, Governor Matt Bevin and Senator Mitch McConnell’s staff to recognize the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum, Kentucky, Novelis, Openings

CARSTAR and Assured Performance Announce Agreement on OEM Certification Program

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Initiative designed to accelerate OEM collision repair certification adoption and compliance by CARSTAR stores CARSTAR and Assured Performance announced they will provide a special OEM certification initiative and bundled services to CARSTAR locations across North America. The new initiative leverages Assured Performance tools and resources for CARSTAR store owners to help accelerate adoption and compliance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Assured Performance Network, CARSTAR, OEM Certification

Progressive Appoints First Female Board Chair, Announces Gender and Race Pay Equity Report

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) today reported that the company’s Board of Directors elected Lawton W. Fitt as Chairperson. She joined Progressive’s Board in 2009, and has served as Lead Independent Director for the past two years. Fitt is a Retired Partner and Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. As previously announced, Progressive Chairman Glenn Renwick has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Diversity, People, Progressive Insurance

Wesco Group Acquires United Paint Specialties

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of United Paint Specialties, a two paint and body distribution store operation in Western Washington State. “Pat Sherman the President of UPS will join the Wesco Group as an equity partner, and will help us grow as we expand our footprint across the country,” said Roger […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Washington State, Wesco

BMW Expands Certified Collision Repair Center Program to Independent Repairers

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW announced it will expand it Certified Collision Repair Center program to independent repair facilities from its current limit to dealer-owned collision repair centers. According to BMW, currently more than half of BMW U.S. dealerships own and operate a BMW Certified Collision Repair Center, meaning they meet rigorous BMW standards for training, parts, equipment, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, OEM Certification

NSF Offers Collision Repair Shop Certification Readiness Assessment

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International has launched an online collision repair shop certification readiness assessment. The questionnaire asks a series of questions about details of a collision repair facility’s operations and processes that provide an understanding of how the facility aligns with the requirements of NSF’s automotive collision repair shop certification program. NSF International’s independent, third-party collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, NSF International

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Idaho

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced its first location in Idaho has opened. CARSTAR of Hayden, an 8,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 1770 W Hayden Ave., in Hayden, Idaho, is owned by Greg and Rachelle Solesbee.  Greg Solesbee got his start in the collision repair industry with his family.  His father Wendell […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Idaho, Network Affiliations

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