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Canada’s Speedy Collision Deploys Mitchell RepairCenter Nationwide

January 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International today announced a partnership agreement with Speedy Collision to add Mitchell’s RepairCenter Premier solution across the network. Speedy is an emerging franchise multi-shop operator (MSO) with 25 shops throughout Canada. “We are proud to partner with Speedy to provide its leading network of franchisees with Mitchell’s industry leading body shop management solution,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Mitchell International, Speedy Collision

Axalta Acquires Ellis Paint Company

January 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced its acquisition of Ellis Paint Company, a manufacturer of industrial and automotive refinish paint in North America. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1887, Ellis Paint Company is a well-known manufacturer and distributor of a strong portfolio of coating products suited for an extensive array of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems

Registration Open for 40th Annual AASP/NJ NORTHEAST Show

January 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that online pre-registration for the NORTHEAST 2017 Automotive Services Show is now open. Celebrating their 40th year as the largest regional trade show of its kind in the country, NORTHEAST will be held March 17-19, 2017 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Northeast Trade Show

Assured Performance Appoints Mark Engelsdorfer VP of Strategic Partnerships

January 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the appointment of Mark Engelsdorfer as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Engelsdorfer will assume responsibility for key OEM relationships and key strategic initiatives. Engelsdorfer is a former executive of FCA retiring in 2015 after a 34-year career. During his tenure at FCA/Chrysler, Mark held many key positions including: Director – Northeast Business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces School Makeover Grant Winners

January 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over $750,000 in grants were awarded to over 120 high school and college collision school programs. The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 2016 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant winners were announced at the organization’s annual industry reception held during the SEMA show in Las Vegas where over $750,000 in grants were awarded.  Over 120 high […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Makeover Grant

CARSTAR Plans Annual Conference August 23-26 in Charlotte

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will come together as ONE – CARSTAR North America – with its North America Conference to be held Aug. 23 – 26 in Charlotte, N.C. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts joined Driven Brands, Inc., in 2015, and in 2016 integrated with CARSTAR Canada to become CARSTAR North America. Themed the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, CARSTAR

US Light-Vehicle Sales Increased 0.3% in 2016

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

2016 US Vehicle Sales

IHS Markit reports seventh consecutive annual sales gain in 2016 sales of 17.54 million units. According to IHS Markit, the global information and analysis firm, US light-vehicle sales rose 3.0 percent year-on-year in December, bringing the full-year results slight above 2015 sales. The seasonally adjusted annual rate came in at 18.38 million units for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: New Vehicle Sales

1Collision Network Adds Five Collision Repair Centers in Entry to Minnesota Market

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 1Collision Network announced its entrance into Minnesota with the addition of five locations in the Minneapolis – St Paul marketplace. New location principals include: Brian Anderson- Apple Valley Collision-Apple Valley, Minn. Tony Bonfe- Bonfe’s Auto- St Paul, Minn. Randy Miller-Collision Specialists- Austin, Minn. Jerald Stiele and Hopkin’s Collision-Hopkins, Minn. Dan Sjolseth and Superior Collision-Eagan, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in Hawaii

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Refinish Distributors Alliance - RDA logo

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added Hi-Line Distributors with headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii as a new member. With this addition, RDA continues to grow their membership across 27 states. Hi-Line has been in business since 1985 and is owned and managed by Gregg Schneider.   The company provides PBE services and products to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coatings Systems, Hawaii, Network Affiliations, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Service King Adds Two Collision Repair Centers in Los Angeles Market

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers today officially announced the opening of two new collision repair centers in the Los Angeles area following its acquisition of New Tech Auto Body. With the announcement, Service King grows its local footprint to 19 locations in the greater Los Angeles area.  “This is an exciting start to the year […]

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

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