The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that Julie Massaro recently assumed the position of executive director of ASA-Colorado. She brings extensive experience to her new ASA duties in both for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations. Massaro’s background includes service as executive director of the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) and the National Utility Contractors Association […]
Uni-Select Acquires UK Parts Distributor
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parts distributor and parent of FinishMaster, announced an agreement to acquire The Parts Alliance, the second largest independent distributor of automotive aftermarket parts in the UK. The £205.0 million ($264.1 million) transaction is fully funded with debt. The deal marks Uni-Select’s entry into European market with a leadership position in the […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces Jessica Rob is Cornerstone Recipient
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the recipient of its WIN Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes the efforts of a board member whose actions and unique contributions demonstrate their commitment to the WIN mission and vision, and set an example for others to follow. During the 11th Annual WIN Educational Conference held in Denver, Colo. […]
J.D. Power Project New Vehicle Sales Pace to Drop Again in May, Lowers 2017 Outlook
The new vehicle retail sales pace in 2017 is expected to be lowest for the month of May since 2013, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. With one additional selling day in 2017, retail sales in May are anticipated to reach 1,222,000 units, a 2.9 percent decrease compared with […]
Sherwin-Williams Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Valspar Acquisition.
Acquisition expected to close June 1. Valspar announces refinish production expansion The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced it has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) to complete its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL). The FTC and CCB were the only remaining regulatory approvals […]
AIA Canada Providing I-CAR Training to Skills Canada Champion to Prepare for WorldSkills
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced it was joining other industry partners in supporting 2016 Skills Canada Auto Body Repair Champion Vyolaine Dujmovic on her road to the 2017 WorldSkills Competition this October in Abu Dhabi. Dujmovic won her Canadian title at the 2016 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) held in Moncton, New […]
Keith Bell Named North American Sales Leader, Distribution, OEM and Industry Relations at AkzoNobel
Keith Bell has been named North American Sales Leader, Distribution, OEM and Industry Relations at AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America. Bell previously served as U.S. Sales Leader for the East Market. In his new role Bell will work with the company’s North American distribution network, AkzoNobel’s Distributor Council and other key distributor programs. Bell has […]
Copart Reports Revenue Up Over 7% in Fiscal Third Quarter
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) reported financial results for the quarter ended April 30. For the three months ended April 30, 2017, revenue of $373.9 million an increase of $26.6 million, or 7.7 percent over the same quarter in the previous year. Gross margin was $172.5 million, an increase of $14.9 million, or 9.4 percent for the […]
Mississippi Attorney General and Auto Repair Task Force Release Consumer Guide to Insurance and Auto Body Repair
Last week, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announced the release of the Consumer’s Guide to Insurance and Auto Body Repair. According to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, it convened the Mississippi Auto Repair Task Force in August 2016 in an attempt to give consumers some guidance on navigating the relationship between the collision repair and […]
Insurance Auto Auctions Expands Two Locations in Georgia
Adds over 40 acres to branches in Savannah and Tifton Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) announced the expansion of its Savannah and Tifton, Georgia facilities. The growth of these facilities extends the company’s footprint across the seven locations in the state and demonstrates IAA’s commitment to responding to the increasing needs of its customers in […]
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