Bloomberg reported yesterday that its sources indicate PPG Industries Inc. is preparing a new takeover bid for Akzo Nobel NV. On March 9, AkzoNobel announced it rejected an unsolicited offer from PPG to form a combined company that AkzoNobel says undervalued its business. In response to the offer, AkzoNobel’s CEO announced the company would explore […]
Southern Automotive Repair Conference April 21-22 in Mississippi
The 2017 Southern Automotive Repair Conference (SARC) will be held April 21-22 at the IP Resort Casino Spa in Biloxi, Miss. SARC’s purpose is to provide an annual industry forum for collision repair professionals in the Southeast region, where attendees can visit exhibits, receive important updates & information, stay abreast of new vehicle technologies, promote […]
PPG Foundation Funds $20,000 in Scholarships through Collision Repair Education Foundation
The PPG Foundation has provided $20,000 in funding for the Collision Repair Education Foundation to be awarded to students who have demonstrated a career interest in automotive repair and refinish. The scholarships, $5,000 each, are awarded annually to full-time students attending a post-secondary school with a focus on degree programs in collision repair. The funds […]
GEICO Reaches 15-million Private Passenger Insurance Policyholder Milestone
The second largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. covers more than 24 million vehicles. GEICO announced Saturday that it recently sold its 15-million policy. A Covington, Ga., couple called GEICO recently looking to purchase a new auto insurance policy. Little did they know that their 15-minute phone conversation with GEICO sales counselor Jon […]
Copart Opens Second Location in Utah
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its second location in Utah. “Gaining a greater foothold in the Mountain States with another Utah location sets the stage for continued growth in the region,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “As we approach our 200th Copart location, each new opening is another testament of our ability […]
Auto Care Association Accepting Nominations for the 2017 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award
The Auto Care Association Education Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award. The Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award is given to the person, company or educational institution that best advances the concepts and programs for education or continuing education in the North American auto care industry. The […]
Joe Laurentino Receives I-CAR Founder’s Award
Immediate Past Chairman of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I-CAR at the 2017 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held in La Jolla, Calif. Laurentino has served on the I-CAR International Board of Directors since 2010, serving in […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Support of Local I-CAR Volunteer Committee Fundraisers
Events being held in Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Pennsylvania. The Collision Repair Education Foundation is asking the industry to support several upcoming fundraisers that are being organized by I-CAR volunteer committees. The I-CAR committees are made up of local industry members who volunteer their time to help support their local collision repair school programs. […]
Northeast Trade Show Starts Today
Jeff McDowell, president of AASP/NJ, details highlights of 40th Annual Trade Show being held this weekend in Secaucus, N.J. The 40th Annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, sponsored by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), kicks off this afternoon. Jeff McDowell, president AASP/NJ, details some of the show’s key events in our […]
AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference April 13
Event includes seminars for mechanical and collision repair shop operators. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference will be held April 13, at the Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington-Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. This year’s event, themed Unleash Your Leadership Superpowers, offers a line-up of […]
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