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CIC Committee Invites Stakeholders to Join Pre-Post Repair Scans & Diagnostic Repairs Task Force

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Emerging Technologies Committee has invited all those interested to participate in the Scanning & Diagnostics in Collision Repair Task Force.  Approximately 30 participants, from segments including OEM’s, Repairers, Equipment companies, Trade Groups and Insurers, have been working together to discuss the topic, identify issues and possible solutions. The task force […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Conference, Diagnostics

Mitchell International Newest SCRS Corporate Member

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Mitchell International is the association’s newest Corporate Member. “Our goal is to make our customers successful, and when we do, we become successful,” shared Mitchell VP of Sales & Service, Jack Rozint. “Our customers in the collision repair business are experiencing change at a rate that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mitchell International, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Solera to Acquire UK-Based Autodata

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Autodata

Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced it will acquire UK-based Autodata, a provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair (SMR) industry. “Throughout a car’s life, there are over 54 transactions that occur between motorists and automotive businesses,” said Tony Aquila, Solera’s founder, Chairman and CEO. “One of Solera’s missions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

National Auto Body Council Founder and Executive Director Sulkala to Retire at End of 2017

January 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chuck Sulkala

Chuck Sulkala, Founder, First President, and Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) announced today that he will retire at the end of 2017. During Sulkala’s tenure over the past 22 years, the National Auto Body Council has become the leading voice to highlight the professionalism and integrity of the collision repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, People

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in China

January 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto announced that Fix Auto Guilin hosted its official grand opening event in Guilin, in Guangxi Province, China. At the time of Fix Auto China’s official launch on December 1, 2016 in Shanghai, Fix Auto Guilin was the most recent addition to the Fix Auto China network, standing at 78. Fix Auto China has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Fix Auto, Network Affiliations, Openings

Denise Caspersen and Jose Jacob Join CDS

January 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS), makers of the asTech scanning diagnostic device, announced the addition of Denise Caspersen as project manager and Jose Jacob as senior recruiter. Caspersen, formerly with National Autobody Parts Warehouse, Inc. and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has extensive experience working on automotive industry collaborations relating to process improvements, efficiency, strategic growth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Diagnostic Services, People

Happy Holidays from CollisionWeek

December 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Happy Holidays from CollisionWeek

Happy Holidays from the CollisionWeek staff. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for your support in 2016. Daily news coverage, including emails, will resume on January 3, 2017

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Midwest Auto Body Trade Show Scheduled for February 3-4 in Iowa

December 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 7th Midwest Auto Body Trade Show will be held February 3-4 at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa. Themed Focus On The Future II, the event will feature training and communication paramount to the future of every collision repairer today. The event offers the opportunity to network with key decision makers, share business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa Collision Repair Association, Midwest Auto Body Trade Show

FinishMaster Canada Acquires Vancouver Autocolor

December 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Vancouver Autocolor Ltd. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG Industries Inc. as well as paint related products and services to customers through three locations in British Columbia.  “We are thrilled to add this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

Pro Spot Receives Tesla Approval for Aluminum Welding

December 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pro Spot International announced the recent Tesla approval of the SP Series MIG Welders including the SP-5 Smart MIG and the new SP-5.3 Double Pulse 3-Phase Smart MIG. These welders are approved for aluminum welding during structural repairs on Model S and Model X. “Congratulations to the entire Pro Spot team,” says Ron Olsson, President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Pro Spot International, Tesla

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