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NSF Launches Tire Pressure Monitoring System Registration

August 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International has registered its first tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors, made by Standard Motor Products, Inc., through NSF’s new TPMS registration program, TPMS sensors are tested to federal motor vehicle regulations while working with a vehicle’s on-board systems to warn drivers when a tire is dangerously underinflated.   To earn NSF International registration, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

AASP/NJ’s 13th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing September 18

August 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Monday, September 18, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will hold its 13th annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing at the Colonia Country Club in Colonia, N.J. The event, which pays tribute to former Board member and influential association member Lou Scoras, also raises money for a scholarship in his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing

PPG Opens New Refinishing Training Center in Argentina

August 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the opening of the Automotive Refinishing Training Center in Argentina. The premises, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, are prepared to train more than 300 professionals per year. The expectation is that 200 technicians, painters, workshop owners and counter staff experts will be trained at the Center during 2017. Now, in addition to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Argentina, Openings, PPG Industries, Training Center

Boyd Group Reports Second Quarter Sales Up 16%

August 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Same store sales up 3.4 percent Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30. Sales increased by 16.0 percent to CA$384.0 million ($299.8 million) from $331.0 million ($260.7 million) in 2016, including same-store sales increases of 3.4 percent excluding the impact of foreign exchange […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

Axalta Introduces Syrox Waterborne Refinish Brand in China

August 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced it has officially launched its Syrox waterborne refinish coating brand in China. Syrox is an affordable, compact refinish system designed to deliver higher productivity and ease-of-application to body shops. Access to Axalta’s color database of more than 70,000 formulas ensures quick and precise color search and matching. Color Reader, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, China, Waterborne

UK National Body Repair Association Director Resigns

August 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The UK-based National Body Repair Association (NBRA), a part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), yesterday announced the resignation of its Director, Jason Moseley.  The NBRA was formed following the July 2015 merger of the RMI National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA). The combined group represented over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Body Repair Association, People, United Kingdom

Federal Appeals Court Affirms Patent Office Ruling Against Audatex in 2012 Lawsuit with Mitchell

August 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federal Circuit Appeals Court affirms U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Board ruling that business process patents at heart of 2012 infringement lawsuit invalid. On July 27, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled against an appeal by Audatex North America, Inc. seeking to have a February 19, 2016 decision by the U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Lawsuit, Mitchell International, Patent, Solera Holdings

Attorneys General Announce $5.5 Million Multi-State Settlement With Nationwide Insurance Over 2012 Data Breach

August 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Attorneys General in 33 states have reached a settlement with the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company, concerning an October 2012 data breach. The data breach, which the states allege had been caused by the failure to apply a critical security patch intended to prevent hacking or viral […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Data-Breach, Lawsuit, Nationwide Insurance

TechaGlass Purchases Utah Franchise

August 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

TechnaGlass announced it has purchased its St. George, Utah franchisee as part of a strategy to grow its corporate owned footprint.  The company will retain all employees and continue operations at its existing retail location at 39 South Bluff Street in St. George.   This transaction will result in TechnaGlass owning virtually all retail locations in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, TechnaGlass, Utah

NASTF Executive Director Potter Retires, Successor Sought

August 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Skip Potter, Executive Director of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) since June 2012, informed the organization’s Board of Directors earlier this month of his intent to retire, August 31, and has begun working with NASTF leadership for the transition to new management. Donny Seyfer, NASTF Board Member, will assume duties as Interim Executive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automotive Service Task Force, People

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