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General Motors Renews Approval of BASF Refinish Products

June 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors paint engineering reviewed and approved BASF’s comprehensive standardized test process for its Glasurit and R-M automotive refinish materials. All products tested received approval into 2017, the 21st time the refinish system manufacturer has received approval from the vehicle manufacturer. “Glasurit and R-M paint systems consistently provide the top quality finishes required by GM,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, BASF, General Motors

ABRA Launching Career Development Academy

June 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced it is now enrolling students into its new Career Development Academy. The Academy, located in Eagan, Minnesota, is set to open later this summer. ABRA is launching the Career Development Academy in response to an industry wide shortage of auto body technicians. There is no cost to students attending […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Openings

NACE Details OEM Training for August Event in Anaheim, Calif.

June 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NACE | CARS released additional details for this year’s OEM programming. NACE | CARS 2016, taking place this August 9 – 13, will feature record involvement and expanded training from companies such as Audi, BMW, FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, and more, who will provide information on their latest vehicles, materials & technology, how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anaheim, NACE, training

ASA Michigan Testifies in Support of Legislation Reversing Sales Tax on Core Charges

June 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA Michigan is working to reverse a decades old regulation that has caused numerous challenges over the years when returning or exchanging cores. Michigan Public Act 167 of 1933 requires a repair facility or customer to pay sales tax on the parts core regardless of whether the core is kept, returned for refund or exchanged […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Sales Tax

ACD Launches DRP Plus Collision Repair Management Solution

June 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

ACD announced the launch of DRP Plus, the latest enhancement to its AutoLink workflow platform. ACD’s new solution works to complement CollisionSelect a built-in “shop of choice” feature that already opens communication for any collision repairer nationwide based on vehicle owner choice. Both solutions now give insurers and policyholders enhanced interaction and accuracy throughout the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACD

MEMA Urges Michigan Governor to Veto House Bill 4344

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is working to convince Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to veto House Bill 4344 that revises the state’s licensing laws. The bill includes a provision to restricting the use of non-OEM collision repair parts. The bill, amended and approved by a vote of 86-23 in the House of Representative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Non-OEM Parts

Boyd Group Adds Former Dealer Collision Repair Center in Michigan

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 1, 2016 opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Kalamazoo, Mich. The center previously operated as part of the Seelye Ford car dealership. “Adding this location to our other two centers in Kalamazoo gives us coverage in the southern part of the city to better serve new […]

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

Axalta Expands European Technology Centre in Germany

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) officially opened its newly expanded European Technology Centre (ETC) in Wuppertal, Germany today. The center will be home to the company’s liquid coating research facilities for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. “Axalta is making this considerable investment in its EMEA research and development facilities to expand, to upgrade […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Germany, Openings

BMW Honors IIHS’s Lund with Vehicle Safety Lifetime Achievement Award

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The BMW Group announced that Dr. Adrian Lund, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), is the latest winner of the “BMW Vehicle Safety Lifetime Achievement Award”. The BMW Group is honoring Lund’s long-standing commitment in the field of passenger protection and prevention of traffic accidents. Lund has been president of IIHS since […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

TechnaGlass Expands in Colorado

June 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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TechnaGlass announced it has expanded its footprint in the state of Colorado with five retail locations, providing full market coverage in Denver and Colorado Springs. TechnaGlass now provides service across the greater Denver market through three retail locations: a newly opened store in Lakewood, formerly Best Buy Auto Glass a newly acquired TechnaGlass retail location […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, TechnaGlass

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