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Record Turnout for Refinish Distributors Alliance Spring Conference

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

RDA Spring Conference

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held their Spring Membership Meeting March 29-31 at the Omni Downtown Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.  They had record turn out with over one hundred members and manufacturers in attendance. The three days included round table discussions about today’s version of a “Lean” Delivery Schedule and Alternate Revenue Streams. They […]

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Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Center in Georgia

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 31, opening of a Gerber collision repair facilities in Hinesville, Ga. Hinesville is located on the Atlantic coast about 40 miles southwest of Savannah. “We are pleased to add this location which adds to our presence in the coastal region of Georgia, between our locations in Savannah and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Georgia, Openings

LKQ Acquires Irish Collision Repair Supply Firms

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Euro Car Parts, an LKQ company, today announced that it has acquired the business of Team P R Reilly, a leading, family-owned, car parts, accessories and body shop business based out of Dublin, Ireland, and Karkraft (N.I.) Limited of Belfast, UK, a paint and collision repair supply specialist. The agreement expands Euro Car Parts operations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Euro Car Parts, Ireleand, LKQ Corporation

Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires Location in Lakeland, Florida

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car Guys Collision Repair, a Florida-based MSO, announced the acquisition of Express Paint & Body in Lakeland, Fla. This is Car Guys eleventh location in Central Florida. Express Paint & Body was opened in 1999 by Duane and Lila Duhow. When asked about the transaction, Dave Mitchell, President and CEO, commented, “Lakeland, with its proximity […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car Guys Collision Repair, Florida

Copart Signs Agreement with Al Ahlia Insurance

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced a new agreement between its subsidiary, Copart Muscat Auctions LLC, and Al Ahlia Insurance Co. SAOC, one of the largest insurance companies in the Sultanate of Oman and a part of the global RSA network. Both companies will work together to streamline the motor accident salvage sales process through operational efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Copart

ASA, ASE Promoting National Car Care Month

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Be Care Care Aware

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is celebrating April as National Car Care Month by supporting the national “Be Car Care Aware” public service campaign by the Car Care Council. The month-long campaign is a national effort by industry-leading organizations to draw attention to the importance of having consumers get their vehicles professionally checked and serviced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Automotive Service Excellence, Car Care Council

Fenix Parts Files Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Late, Will Evaluate Strategic Alternatives

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Late filing leads to default under credit facility, hires firm to evaluate strategic alternatives Fenix Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:FENX) announced third quarter 2016 results on March 28. Consolidated net revenues of Fenix Parts were $32.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $34.2 million in the second quarter of 2016, and $32.2 million on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Fenix Parts

Australia NSW Government Launches New Mandatory Smash Repair Code of Conduct

March 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government announced today the implementation of a new mandatory Code of Conduct, signed off by the motor vehicle insurance and repair industry. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business, John Barilaro, said the Code would lift industry standards by helping to reduce disputes between insurers and repairers and lead […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Code of Conduct

Volkswagen Launches New Mechanical Parts Program Using OEConnection

March 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) has expanded the use of RepairLink, a web-based, all makes and models parts ordering and fulfillment solution, for their network of U.S. dealers and independent repair facility customers.  The newly created VW parts marketing program, Genuine Advantage, allows VW dealers to offer mechanical parts at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEConnection, OEM Parts, Volkswagen

Service King Adds Two Collision Repair Centers in Rochester, NY

March 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of Gates Automotive in Rochester, New York. As part of the deal, operations of two collision repair facilities, located at 73 Marway Circle in Rochester and 50 Thruway Park Drive in Henrietta, officially transitioned to Service King. “This is an exciting step forward in Service King’s steady […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New York State, Service King Collision Repair Centers

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