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OSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices for Workplace Safety and Health Programs

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

OSHA Recommended Practices

Updates guidelines that were first issued in 1989. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a set of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs to help employers establish a methodical approach to improving safety and health in their workplaces. The recommendations update OSHA’s 1989 guidelines to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OSHA, Safety

Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs announced it was in final negotiations to acquire Car Repairs Tasmania, enabling the expansion of its collision repair service into Tasmania. The acquisition will complement the existing S.M.A.R.T network of 36 collision repair centers across Australia and New Zealand. “We have been looking to expand our network into Tasmania for some time […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T

CCC and American Honda Collaborate on Recall Notification

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Honda to share its open recall data with CCC. Will enable automatic recall alert as collision repair estimates are written for affected Honda and Acura vehicles CCC Information Services Inc. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today they are working together to strengthen and extend American Honda’s recall outreach efforts. American Honda is the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, CCC, Recall

Polaris Private Equity Comments on Car-O-Liner Sale to Snap-On

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Polaris, the private equity firm that acquired Car-O-Liner in 2012, explained the rationale for the sale of the company to Snap-On that was announced earlier this week. With Polaris as its owner, the company has seen a period of rapid expansion while simultaneously strengthening its position in the US and China. Jan Dahlqvist, a Polaris […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car-O-Liner, Jefferies, Polaris, Snap-On

Mopar Launches OEM Collision Repair Parts Consumer Awareness Campaign

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FCA US LLC’s Mopar brand is rolling out a new awareness campaign designed to both inform consumers of their “Right to Request” OEM collision repair parts and to highlight the benefits of choosing Mopar products over the aftermarket for collision repairs. The initiative includes a new informational ad, embedded below, that details the rights of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FCA, OEM Certification, OEM Parts

Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Center in North Carolina

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced opening of a new Gerber collision repair center yesterday in Greenville, N.C.. The center previously operated as the collision repair department of Hastings Ford and served the community for 46 years. Greenville is located about 85 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina and the center is located on a busy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, North Carolina, Openings

Snapsheet Raises $20 Million to License Virtual Claims Processing Technology to Insurance Carriers

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Liberty Mutual and USAA subsidiaries among investors in photo estimating technology provider. Snapsheet, the claims technology and services provider, announced the closing of a $20 million series C investment round, led by F-Prime Capital and IA Capital Group, with participation from Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, Intact Ventures Inc. and a USAA subsidiary. Snapsheet will use […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Photo Appraisal, Snapsheet, USAA

Fix Auto Canada Announces Staff Appointments

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced two staff appointments. Andy Neufeld, formerly Strategic Partner Developer in Ontario, has accepted a new role as Director of Operations for Fix Auto Ontario. Neufeld has spent his entire career in the collision repair industry, from technician through to insurance image desk professional, on a trajectory that has logically placed him […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto Canada, People

Ford Adds Parts to Collision Repair Parts Truckload Discount Program

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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After adding 58 parts to the Collision Parts Truckload Program in early September, Ford Customer Service Division has expanded the program once again, with 15 additional new parts featuring an overall average list-price reduction of 7.7 percent. The 15 additions include two brackets, two fascias, two grilles, one steel bumper, three step pads, two tail […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, OEM Parts

Snap-on to Acquire Car-O-Liner for $155 Million

October 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Snap-on  Incorporated  (NYSE:SNA)  today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Car-O-Liner Holding AB for approximately $155 million in cash. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Car-O-Liner, that had trailing 12 month sales of approximately $95 million, is a global provider of collision repair equipment and information and truck alignment systems. Subject to certain […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car-O-Liner, Snap-On

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