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WyoTech to Award $200,000 Through National Guard Scholarship Program

June 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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WyoTech, the technical training provider, is currently seeking applicants for its new scholarship for members of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). The EANGUS WyoTech Scholarship is for new students who enroll at either the Laramie, Wyo., or Daytona Beach, Fla., WyoTech campuses on or after Jan. 1, 2017. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Guard, Scholarships, Wyotech

Uni-Select Acquires KC Distributing in Ontario, Canada

June 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced that its Bumper to Bumper subsidiary has completed the acquisition of KC Distributing Inc. with one location in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. KC Distributing is a family-owned enterprise, with over 30 professionals, that provides automotive products including paint and body supplies to the southwestern Ontario market. “With this transaction, we add […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Ontario, Uni-Select

The Hanover Enters the Pennsylvania Personal Lines Insurance Market

June 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:THG) announced it has expanded its business in Pennsylvania to include personal lines insurance and has appointed a group of the top independent agents in the Commonwealth to serve its growing customer base. The Hanover was the 25th largest private passenger automobile insurer in the U.S. in 2016. The Hanover’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hanover Insurance, Pennsylvania

Maaco Golf Tournament Raises over $80,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

June 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco hosted the 8th annual Making Miracles Happen Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Ballantyne, Charlotte on May 17. The event benefited the Driven Brands Charitable Foundation (DBCF) and supported the Children’s Miracle Network, with a final fundraising amount of more than $80,000. Those in attendance enjoyed a beautiful day filled with golf and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, MAACO

Graham Kresfelder Appointed Global Strategic Developer for Fix Auto World

June 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Graham Kresfelder to the role of Global Strategic Developer, effective June 1. Kresfelder has worked in the collision repair industry in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland and Italy, Kresfelder brings with him 20 years of international leadership experience developing accident management […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto, People

Jeff Mucci Named Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at PDA

June 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced Jeff Mucci as its new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Mucci is a seasoned business professional with more than 25 years of experience in business development, insurance claims leadership, contract, and vendor management. “We are thrilled to have Jeff join the PDA leadership team,” said Tom Dolfay, CEO of PDA. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Property Damage Appraisers

Mitchell Second Quarter 2017 Industry Trends Report Examines OEM and Non-OEM Collision Repair Part Pricing

June 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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According to Mitchell data, from 2010 to 2016, the average price difference between OEM and aftermarket parts declined by almost eight percent for domestic vehicles. Issue also examines how insurance industry is using artificial intelligence. Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives take […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

Dent Wizard Promotes Matt Boyd to Director of Operations for Canada

June 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced it recently promoted Matt Boyd to the position of director of operations – Canada. Boyd previously served as the company’s national sales manager in Canada. In his new role, Boyd will apply his extensive automotive knowledge and experience to Dent Wizard’s continued growth in the Canadian market. Boyd will report directly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Dent Wizard, People

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Houston

June 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR Champions at 13650 Schroeder Rd., in Houston, Texas.  The new franchise is owned and operated by Kevin and Blanca Williams. “Joining CARSTAR was an easy business decision for us,” said co-owner Kevin Williams.  “We can now leverage the benefits of being part of the CARSTAR […]

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

San Jose Collision Repair Shop Owner Among 18 Charged with Felony Insurance Fraud

June 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The owner of a San Jose, California collision repair shop, his wife, and sixteen others have been charged with an insurance fraud scam during which they staged 15 car accidents to collect about $150,000 in fraudulent claims. According to allegations by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, the auto insurance fraud ring intentionally damaged […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Fraud

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