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FinishMaster Acquires PBE Distributor with Two Locations in Alaska

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced yesterday it has acquired Hi-Tec/Professional Paint and Auto Body Supply, Inc. with two locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. The acquisition marks FinishMaster’s entry into the state. With the addition of Alaska, FinishMaster is now located in 33 states and has 222 branches. “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alaska, Canada, FinishMaster, Ontario, Uni-Select

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Facility in San Diego Market

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the company has acquired Gene Townsend Auto Body and Paint, a single-location repair center, located at 609 South Marshall Ave. in El Cajon, Calif. “This is another exciting step in our continued journey to serve customers and business partners across the San Diego community,” said Alan Saviano, Service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Assured Performance Announces Clinics

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced they are introducing a series of educational clinics across the United States to instruct Certified shops on the intricacies of their Certified Collision Care Business Operating Model. The series will be initially delivered in 4-hour clinics entitled: “20/20 Vision -The Operating Model for a Certified Collision Care Provider”. During each clinic, attendees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, OEM Certification

WIN Tops 500 Members Following Fall Membership Drive

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that the #ALLIN4WIN Membership Campaign held during the fourth quarter of 2016 propelled their membership total to 508. “We are thrilled to see our highest membership numbers ever! It is inspiring to see the many women and men supporting the organization and our mission to engage women in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Membership, Women's Industry Network

CAPA Tops 10 Million Certified Lighting Part Milestone

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today it reached a major milestone in January when over 10 million lighting parts achieved CAPA Certification. This number includes headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and reflectors. In 2016, CAPA certified 647 unique exterior lighting part numbers–the greatest number of lights in a single year since lighting parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

CCC Acquired by Advent International

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Private equity firm acquires insurance and collision repair industry software provider. CCC Information Services Inc., the software and service provider to the automotive, insurance, and collision repair industries, announced today that Advent International, a global investment firm with deep experience in the technology sector, will purchase equity assets from CCC’s previous owners Leonard Green & Partners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Advent International, CCC, Leonard, Private Equity, TPG Capital

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

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