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LKQ Subsidiary Acquisition Faces Possible In-Depth Probe by UK Competition Authority

May 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today that Euro Car Parts’ acquisition of Andrew Page faces an in-depth merger probe, unless it offers acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns. Euro Car Parts, the UK-based subsidiary of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced in October 2016 it was acquiring Andrew Page Limited, a distributor of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Competition, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Property/Casualty Insurers Report $4.7 Billion Net Underwriting Loss in 2016 

May 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

PC Net Income after Taxes

While suffering an underwriting loss, the industry reported net income of $42.6 Billion, a 25 percent decline from 2015. Private U.S. property/casualty insurers suffered a $4.7 billion net underwriting loss in 2016, following an $8.9 billion net underwriting gain in 2015, and experienced a 25 percent drop in net income after taxes to $42.6 billion from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

PPG Issues Statement on AkzoNobel Decision

May 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel PPG Merger Proposal

Says it will assess and decide whether or not to continue to pursue an offer. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today issued a statement on its merger proposal to AkzoNobel (AKZA.AS:AKZOY). On Monday, AkzoNobel rejected PPG’s third offer. According to the PPG statement: PPG has reviewed AkzoNobel’s May 8, 2017, response to PPG’s revised proposal of April 24, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, PPG Industries

BASF Hosts VisionPLUS University course at Audi Training Center on June 6

May 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s VisionPLUS University class, Advanced Production Management, will be hosted on June 6, at the Audi Training Center in Ashburn, Va. The course focuses on three areas: pre-repair planning, scheduling and segmenting repairs to eliminate the barriers to efficient production. This course demonstrates the most efficient use of people, space and time to increase profits, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audi, BASF, Porsche, Production, VisionPLUS, Volkswagen

Copart Expands Altoona, Pennsylvania Location

May 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the expansion of its location in Ebensburg, Pa. near Altoona. “Pennsylvania is already one of our top states in number of Copart locations. With the expansion of one of our existing locations, we’re adding even more vehicle storage capacity in the Keystone State,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “Each expansion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Openings

Auto Care Careers Job Board Offers Free Internship Posting

May 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Internship scholarships also available. Deadline to apply is June 30. Auto care industry companies can post internship positions at no charge on the Auto Care Careers Industry Job Board. Details for employers are available online. “To make it easier for auto care industry companies and qualified interns to connect, we have added new features to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Job Board

CAPA Reaches Milestone with 85 Million Certified Parts Since 1990

May 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAPA certified parts counts since 1990

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has reached a milestone with the certification of over 85 million parts since 1990. In making the announcement, Jack Gillis, Executive Director of CAPA, said. “This is a another major milestone for CAPA as we continue toward the 100 million mark. It’s a tribute to the commitment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

Australia Insurer IAG Implementing I-CAR Gold Class Repairer Accreditation across Network

May 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

In partnership with I-CAR, Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) announced a new initiative for its partner repairers to attain I-CAR Gold Class Repairer accreditation. Steve Bubulj, Head of National Supply Chain said “It is a natural next step for IAG partner repairers to embark on the I-CAR Gold Class program to ensure together we stay […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Gold Class, I-CAR, I-CAR Australia, Insurance Australia Group

ASA Installs Board of Directors at Annual Business Meeting

May 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2017 Annual Meeting at The Magnolia Hotel in Denver, April 24-26. The three-day annual meeting opened with a Welcome Party for attendees sponsored by Federated Insurance, an ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider, and included open and closed Board meetings, affiliate directors’ conference, a Recognition Night and networking events. Following […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Board of Directors, People

Service King Acquires Three Location MSO in Sacramento, California Market

May 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of Sacramento California-based Gamboa’s Body and Frame. Service King now has 12 collision repair centers serving across the San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento metro areas.  As part of the deal, Gamboa’s Body and Frame locations serving downtown Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, and Roseville will begin operating as […]

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

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