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Kurt Money Receives 2nd Annual Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Award from I-CAR and ASE

November 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced it has awarded the I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award to Kurt Money of Shotwell’s Auto Body in Santa Rosa, Calif. Money has more than 42 years of experience as a collision repair technician. He was selected from hundreds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Awards, I-CAR

Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Support on #GIVINGTUESDAY

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Now in its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. The Collision Repair Industry Foundation is asking for […]

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

Registration for 2018 ABPA San Diego Convention Now Open

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the 2018 ABPA Annual Meeting and Convention, which will be held on April 24–27, 2018 at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in San Diego, Calif. The event is a gathering of aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors, insurance industry executives, and collision repair companies. Additional details about the ABPA event […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association

Insurer Survey Reveals Americans’ Perception of Marijuana-Impaired Driving and the Dangers Involved

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Survey conducted for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America shows gap between views on danger of marijuana use on driving and contribution to increased crashes. A new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), reveals that more Americans consider […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Marijuana Legalization, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

1Collision Network Plans Smart Performance Solutions Event January 19

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Event in Palm Springs, California follows CIC Meeting and NABC Golf Outing The 1Collision Network announced its Smart Performance Solutions 2018 & Beyond Conference will be held January 19th, at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif, immediately following the Thursday, January 18th Collision Industry Conference (CIC). The Smart Performance Solutions Conference will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Conference, Palm Springs

Copart Reports Revenue Up 21.1% in First Quarter Fiscal 2018

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) last week reported its financial results for the quarter ended October 31. For the quarter ended October 31 revenue was $419.2 million, gross margin was $163.3 million, and net income was $77.5 million. These represent an increase in revenue of $73.2 million, or 21.1 percent; an increase in gross margin of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Earnings

November New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Decline

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power November Auto Sales Chart

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project sales pace to decline for seventh time this year For the seventh time this year, the new vehicle retail sales pace in November is expected to fall from year-ago levels, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Symach Expands Production Capacity in Italy

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach announced it is designing a cutting-edge 3,000-square meter (32,000 sq. ft.). technical department at its facility in Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy. It will be equipped with a complete TRUMPF machining line including a TruPunch 3000 Sheetmaster machine for cutting sheet metal and loading, unloading and selecting parts, as well as a TruBend Series […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Symach

Axalta Confirms Acquisition Discussions with Nippon Paint

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following closely on the announcement that it had ended talks with AkzoNobel on a possible merger, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) confirmed Wednesday, November 22 it has entered into discussions with Nippon Paint over a possible sale to the Japan-based coatings manufacturer. In a statement released Wednesday Axalta confirmed the discussions saying “Axalta today confirmed that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Nippon Paint

Al Gaspar, Former President of AAIA, Passes Away

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Al Gaspar, industry icon and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 25. “Al was one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “When Al walked into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Obituary, People

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