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Auto Body Association of Texas Inaugural Skeet Shoot May 3

March 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Body Association of Texas is holding its First Annual Skeet Shoot, May 3rd, at Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas.  Space at the event is limited.  Additional information and a registration form is available online. Shotgun rental, training and safety orientation is available at Elm Fork.   All guns must meet Elm Fork […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Association of Texas, Texas

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Australia

March 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Australia Head of Business Terry Feehan announced that Fix Auto Morley, Western Australia (WA), owned and operated by Travis Arnold, is the latest shop to join Fix Auto’s Australian network. Fix Auto Morley, formerly known as D & W Panel Beating recently relocated to a new space, boasting a spacious 1100 sq. m. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto, Network Affiliations

Boyd Group Reports 18 percent Annual Increase in Revenue

March 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Same store sales increased 5.3 percent for the year. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2016. According to the multiple collision repair shop operator, sales increased by 18.1 percent to CA$1.4 billion ($1.05 billion) from CA$1.2 billion ($897.1 million) in 2015, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

AkzoNobel Rejects Second Proposal from PPG

March 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company states proposal fails to recognize value of AkzoNobel and neglects to address significant risks and uncertainties, including extensive anti-trust concerns. AkzoNobel today announced it has rejected a second unsolicited proposal from PPG Industries Inc. to acquire AkzoNobel. According to Akzo, the proposal on March 20, fails to reflect the current and future value of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, PPG Industries

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Oregon

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 17 opening of two Gerber-branded collision repair centers in Oregon. The centers are located in McMinnville and Newberg, Ore., about 35 miles southwest of Portland. They previously operated as True Form Collision Repair with the McMinnville location opening in 1998 and the Newberg location in 2003. “Both of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Oregon

Nine Transitioning Soldiers Graduate from Caliber Collision’s Changing Lanes Program

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nine soldiers at Ft. Bragg will be completing their military service and returning to civilian life fully armed with a $2,500 toolbox, employment offer and a new career with Caliber Collision. Developed in partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and Ft. Bragg’s Career Skills Program, Changing Lanes is the first program in the country […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Fayetteville Technical Community College, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, State Farm, Veterans

I-CAR Australia Partners with Automechanika Kuala Lumpur for Collision Repair Training

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, will kick off its 10th exhibition, from March 23-25  at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. The three-day event will house 246 worldwide exhibitors from 18 countries and regions and pavilions from China, the European Union, Singapore and Taiwan. The event will feature a Collision Repair Training Workshop organized by Messe Frankfurt […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Automechanika, I-CAR Australia, Malaysia

PPG Reported to Prepare New Bid for AkzoNobel

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bloomberg reported yesterday that its sources indicate PPG Industries Inc. is preparing a new takeover bid for Akzo Nobel NV. On March 9, AkzoNobel announced it rejected an unsolicited offer from PPG to form a combined company that AkzoNobel says undervalued its business. In response to the offer, AkzoNobel’s CEO announced the company would explore […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, PPG Industries

Southern Automotive Repair Conference April 21-22 in Mississippi

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2017 Southern Automotive Repair Conference (SARC) will be held April 21-22 at the IP Resort Casino Spa in Biloxi, Miss. SARC’s purpose is to provide an annual industry forum for collision repair professionals in the Southeast region, where attendees can visit exhibits, receive important updates & information, stay abreast of new vehicle technologies, promote […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Southern Automotive Repair Conference

PPG Foundation Funds $20,000 in Scholarships through Collision Repair Education Foundation

March 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The PPG Foundation has provided $20,000 in funding for the Collision Repair Education Foundation to be awarded to students who have demonstrated a career interest in automotive repair and refinish. The scholarships, $5,000 each, are awarded annually to full-time students attending a post-secondary school with a focus on degree programs in collision repair. The funds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, PPG Industries, Scholarships

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