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BASF Adds Three Single-Line Distributors in Nevada and Florida

January 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced it has expanded its distribution footprint with the addition of three new ColorSource, single-line distributors. Reno Paint Mart joined the BASF ColorSource community in Nevada, and will carry R-M Diamont and LIMCO Supreme products. Reno Paint Mart is a multi-store organization that offers industrial, automotive, interior and exterior house paint to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, PBE Distributor

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in Colorado

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the organization has acquired Airport Auto Body located in Aurora, Colo. With the addition, Service King officially expands to 11 convenient repair centers across the state of Colorado. Airport Auto Body, located at 2240 Chambers Rd. in Aurora, will immediately transition operations to Service King as part of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Service King Collision Repair Centers

I-CAR Reports More Collision Repair Facilities Training in 2017

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that 2017 proved to be another strong year, continuing to build on the progress made since 2010 when its Professional Development Program was announced.  Over the past seven years the organization has achieved significant growth as result of its greatly expanded product and services portfolio, plus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

PPG Reports Sales Up Nearly 8% in Fourth Quarter of 2017

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive refinish coatings organic sales improved by a mid-single-digit percentage. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported fourth quarter 2017 net sales of approximately $3.7 billion, up nearly 8 percent versus the prior year. Sales volumes increased by 3 percent year-over-year and selling prices improved sequentially for the third consecutive quarter, adding less than 1 percent to sales growth. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG Industries, Refinish

CARSTAR Reports Nearly $850 Million in 2017 Collision Repair Network Revenue

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Network added more than 80 new collision repair centers in 2017. CARSTAR North America reported continued performance improvements and growth across its network of independently-owned collision repair centers.  In conjunction with its insurance partners, CARSTAR and its store locations have measured ongoing gains in customer service, operational excellence and brand awareness. CARSTAR North America, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR

ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference May 2-6 in Orlando, Florida

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it will hold its next Annual Meeting & Conference May 2-6 at the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The event promises to be a four-day immersion in everything ASA, mixing special automotive repair industry training, leadership and social activities with a full tank of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Service Association

ABRA Acquires Collision Repair Center in Pennsylvania

January 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the addition of a new location in Parkesburg, Pa., approximately 50 miles west of Philadelphia. Located at 5547 Lincoln Hwy in Parkesburg, the facility, LC Auto Body, was acquired by ABRA on January 12. The 16,000 sq. ft. repair center has 31 bays and 27 employees.  “This team is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Pennsylvania

Urgent.ly Announces Collaboration With CCC for Towing Dispatch

January 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Urgent.ly, the digital roadside assistance platform, announced it is working with CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) to contribute roadside assistance data and services to CCC’s recently launched connected data exchange.  CCC X will integrate Urgent.ly data into software-driven services to enable the automatic dispatch of the company’s more than 39,000 connected roadside assistance vehicles to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Towing, Urgent.ly

Spanesi Americas Announces Distributors Awards

January 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas recently recognized individual distributors for their 2017 contributions and accomplishments during its ‘2018 Kick Off’ Distributor Meeting at its North American Operations Center in Illinois. Among those recognized, Steve Smith, owner of Automotive Collision Equipment of Florida for his earning of the “Distributor of the Year” award for 2017. Steve’s activities in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Spanesi

Deadline Extended for 2018 WIN Scholarship Program

January 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The application period for the 2018 WIN scholarship program has been extended to January 31, 2018.  WIN offers scholarships to provide tuition assistance, as well as educational and enrichment opportunities to qualified applicants. The program for 2018 consists of the College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship award. Scholarship requirement details and submission instructions are available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

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