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Arkansas Collision Repair Parts Bill Dies in Committee

February 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive Service Association thanks collision repairers for speaking up in advance of hearing. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the Arkansas House Insurance and Commerce Committee voted down Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), introduced by state Sen. Greg Standridge, R-16, by a voice vote. SB 291 would have repealed Arkansas’ requirement for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

GEICO Names Troy Penry Assistant Vice President of Claims

February 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will lead auto physical damage operations for the second largest auto insurer in the U.S. The GEICO board of directors announced the election of Troy Penry to assistant vice president of the company’s national claims operations. He will take on responsibility for leading GEICO’s auto damage operations across the country.  “Troy’s depth of experience will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GEICO, People

Collision Repair Industry Provides Over $12 Million to Support Schools and Students in 2016

February 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry support to Collision Repair Education Foundation up more than 13 percent in 2016. The Collision Repair Education Foundation reported that in 2016 the c industry provided over $12 million in donations to high school and college collision school programs through the Foundation, an increase of over 13 percent from 2015. Over $60 million has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

RGI Spray Booths Celebrates Grand Opening of Tracy, Calif. Location

February 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Feb. 11, RGI Spray Booth Company opened its second location in Tracy, Calif. at a Grand Opening that was attended by 300 collision repair professionals, product distributors, assorted vendors and guests. For the first time, visitors were able to tour this new 60,000 sq. ft. facility that will be used as a manufacturing plant, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Openings, RGI Spray Booth Company

I-CAR Reports Gold Class Collision Repair Facilities Up 16.5% in 2016

February 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Welding students increased by 60 percent. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it achieved double-digit growth percentage growth in shops and technicians trained last year. rolled out new products and services, and forged new industry partnerships, all in an effort to better serve the collision repair inter-industry. The not-for-profit organization saw its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

Celebrity Appearances Announced for Northeast Trade Show

February 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced celebrity appearances courtesy of Platinum Show Sponsor BASF during the Northeast trade show being held March 17-19 in Secaucus, N.J. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Bogi, Bogi’s Garage, All Girls Garage; KC Mathieu KC’s Paint Shop, Fast N’ Loud; and Jonathan Goolsby […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Northeast Trade Show

Copart Opens 15th Location in the United Kingdom

February 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), the vehicle auction company, announced the opening of its 15th location in the United Kingdom in Newbury. “The investment in the Newbury facility has added capacity to support our current and future growth in the UK,” said Nigel Paget, Chief Executive Officer – Europe. “It is the first of our facilities to be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Openings, United Kingdom

ASA Gears Up for Connected Cars May 18-20 in Detroit

February 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will host an in-depth look at the technical aspects of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at Connected CARS on May 18-20 at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott Hotel in Romulus, Mich. Seats are limited for this highly specialized training event, so early registration is recommended. Registration and a detailed agenda are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Automotive Service Association

Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty in Odometer Fraud Scheme

February 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Justice yesterday reported that a Georgia man who owns a collision repair shop in Virginia pleaded guilty to operating an odometer fraud scheme involving over 100 vehicles. Paul Robinson, 37, of Lawrenceville, Ga., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Odometer Fraud, U.S. DOJ, Virginia

Service King Hosts U.S. Army, Department of Defense to Promote Mission 2 Hire

February 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers Soldiers for Life

Service King Collision Repair Centers welcomed members of the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Army’s Soldier For Life Program Tuesday inside the company’s North Texas home office. The meeting included Lt. Col. Derwin Brown as well as representatives from Service King’s senior executive team and recruiting teams. Together, the group discussed opportunities and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mission 2 Hire, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Veterans

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