Association concerned neighboring states’ efforts to enact non-OE part restrictions will be affected by passage of legislation. The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA), the association representing collision repairers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., is strongly urging legislators in neighboring West Virginia to vote against Senate Bill 544 (SB 544) that would eliminate OE […]
Steven Levine Named Vice President and General Manager of ITW Evercoat
ITW Evercoat, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW), announced Steven Levine as its new Vice President and General Manager. In his role, Levine will have global responsibilities for ITW Evercoat that include the Evercoat and Auto Magic businesses. “Steve is an experienced and well-rounded leader who brings a diverse background and a solid […]
Pro Spot International Hosts Collision Repair Education Foundation Career Fair
Pro Spot International, welding and repair products supplier to the collision repair industry, hosted the Southern California Collision Career Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 9th at Pro Spot’s Headquarters and manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, Calif. The Career Fair, presented by the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), hosted over 300 local students. […]
1Collision Network Adds Three-Location Collision Repair MSO in California
The 1Collision Network announced its further expansion in California with the addition of three locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond, Calif. Henry Seng, owner of 101 Auto Body shops, stated, “We are optimistic about the future in our market, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue growing our business as part of the […]
U.S. House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on Cybersecurity
FTC Calls for Data Security Legislation The U.S. House Committee on Small Business held a hearing last week titled, “Small Business Cybersecurity: Federal Resources and Coordination.” The hearing addressed the federal government’s role in equipping small businesses to defend themselves against cyber threats. Due to the changing nature of commerce and an increased reliance on […]
I-CAR Announces 2017 Board of Directors, Exec Committee
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2017 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in La Jolla, Calif. held during the week of March 6. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments: collision […]
Valspar Automotive Building Center of Color Excellence in Netherlands
The Valspar Corporation announced that its Automotive division has begun a major extension of its Technology Center in Lelystad, the Netherlands. Over the next six months, a two-story wing will be added to the existing main building. The new addition will become a dedicated Center of Color Excellence. The expansion was necessitated by the growth […]
CIC Open Systems, Data Access and Sharing Task Force Plans Panel for April Meeting
One of the most lively and passionate of all the presentations at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) January in Palm Springs, California came from industry veteran Frank Terlep with a special presentation, CIECA BMS: Industry Standard or A New Way to Control, Centralize and Monetize Industry Data? Covering the history of EMS and the foundation […]
Car-O-Liner Adds New Distributor in British Columbia, Canada
Car-O-Liner announced that Color Compass Corporation is its newest distributor with a territory representing British Columbia, Canada. Color Compass Corporation is the largest independent automotive refinishes and related auto body supplies distributor in Canada. Through the years, Color Compass Corporation has grown to a team of over 265 dedicated staff operating within 27 locations throughout […]
CCC Publishes 2017 Crash Course Report
Report Highlights Technological and Digital Advancements Taking Hold in Collision Repair Industry CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of its 2017 Crash Course, an in-depth report that focuses on the trends and business drivers within the automotive collision industry. This year’s report, “It’s Happening”, examines the technological and digital advancements being broadly embraced by […]
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