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BASF and CARSTAR Extend 25 Year Partnership

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish has signed an agreement with Driven Brands, extending its 25 year relationship with CARSTAR North America. As a preferred partner, BASF will continue to provide CARSTAR shops with its Glasurit and R-M paint systems across the United States.  “We’re proud to continue to work with elite partners, like BASF, who allow us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, CARSTAR

AMi Details Online Collision Repair Courses

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) released details of its online collision repair course offerings. AMi has aligned industry training into comprehensive educational curriculum, that once completed, provides certificates and professional designations for Collision Repair Customer Service Reps, Office Managers, Managers and Master-Level General Managers. Improve KPI’s and profitability by starting in the front office. Later […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Back to School Support from Industry

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

  MCR Safety donates 50,000 pairs of safety glasses and goggles as part of the initiative. The Collision Repair Education Foundation is seeking the industry’s support in helping instructors with donated collision tools, equipment, supplies, products, scrap parts, and other related items as high school and college collision school programs across the country are beginning […]

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

AAA Tests Show Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Vary Significantly

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research highlights difference between systems designed to prevent crashes versus those designed to just lessen the severity of a crash. New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems, the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles, vary widely in design and performance. All the systems tested […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Crash Avoidance, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

RMI Bodyshops Recovers £100,000 in Debts for Members

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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As part of its ongoing challenge for bodyshops to treated fairly, RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA), the UK trade association for the vehicle body repair sector, has reached a milestone in its debt recovery service. The association, which provides a variety of services designed to provide support to its members and allows them to focus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: RMI Bodyshops, UK

Management Changes at Canadian Collision Industry Forum

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that Leanne Jefferies will be leaving AIA Canada at the end of August. Jefferies served for three years as Director of Collision Programs with responsibility for the management of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). AIA Canada would like to thank Leanne for her time, energy and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, People

ASA Prepares for Third Annual Safety Inspection Forum on October 16

August 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Program to Feature State and Federal Vehicle Safety Experts On October 19, the Automotive Service Association (ASA), and ASA-Texas will host its third annual safety inspection forum in Houston. The Forum’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs to motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Safety Inspection Forum

National Auto Body Council Board of Directors Nominations Due September 2

August 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Friday, September 2nd is the deadline for nominations for seven open seats on the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) 2017 Board of Directors. NABC’s mission, to develop, implement and promote community initiatives that exemplify the professionalism and integrity of the collision industry, was highlighted recently in Anaheim at the 2016 NACE |CARS Expo & Conference. “Through the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council

CSN Collision Centres Adds New Location in Hamilton, Ontario

August 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN – East Mountain to its network in the Hamilton, Ontario market. In the early 1950’s Frank Richter started the CSN – Eastgate business which later expanded to a multiple shop operation in the greater Hamilton, Ontario region. This operation is now owned by Frank’s son Lorne Richter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Ontario

National AutoBody Research Releases Labor Rate Survey for Pennsylvania

August 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced the launch of the Pennsylvania VRS Labor Rate Survey, sponsored by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania (AASP-PA). The free online survey is available to all Pennsylvania collision repairers on the NABR website. “We’re excited to bring the VRS Labor Rate Survey and system to Pennsylvania,” said Jeff […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Labor Rates, National AutoBody Research

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