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Auto Care Association and CARE Oppose Rhode Island Telematics Bill

March 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

While the Auto Care Association and the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) are applauding the Rhode Island House Legislature for considering legislation (HB 7711) that would require vehicle manufacturers to provide car owners with the ability to control where information transmitted by vehicle telematics systems is sent, they believe a collaborative approach would be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, CARE, legislation, Rhode Island, Telematics

I-CAR Class Added to ASA Training Event in Pennsylvania

March 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA), with the support of ASA Pennsylvania, has put together a robust training program, taking place in Philadelphia at the DoubleTree Airport Hotel April 8 – 9. The event will bring a full day management session dedicated to shop owners and managers on Friday and service repair training to the technicians […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Pennsylvania, training

Service King Adds Collision Repair Center in Atlanta Market

March 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of Absolute Autobody located at 2205 Highway 42 N. in McDonough, Ga. Service King and Absolute Autobody agreed upon and finalized terms of the merger Friday, March 25. The facility is Service King’s seventh in the Atlanta market. “This is an exciting step for the Absolute Autobody […]

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

NORTHEAST Trade Show Sets Attendance Record, Plans Expansion

March 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s NORTHEAST 2016 Automotive Services Show, held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. on March 18-20, broke records in attendance, booth space and seminar registration. “I think for the first time in my life I am kind of speechless,” said AASP/NJ President Jeff […]

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

BASF Launches Norbin brand in North America

March 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced the launch of Norbin, a new brand of products, in the U.S. and Canada. Norbin primers and clears are now available for purchase through BASF distributors. “Made with BASF technology and easy-to-use, Norbin is designed for the economy segment,” said Amy Kramer, BASF Inside Sales Manager. “Norbin allows our distributors to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF

PPG Names Color Systems Platinum Distributor of the Year

March 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG has recognized Color Systems of Warwick, R.I., as its 2015 Platinum Distributor of the Year. Bob Wenzinger, director of the PPG Platinum Distributor program, presented the award at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference, Feb. 25–28 at the Green Valley Resort in Las Vegas. Steven Choiniere, president and owner, and Steve Lauro, sales manager, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, PBE Distributor, PPG Industries

Boyd Acquires Five-Store MSO in Oregon

March 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE: BYD.UN) announced that it has added five collision repair centers in the Oregon region through the acquisition of J&M Body Shops in the Portland area. J&M Body Shops, was founded in 1975 in Oregon City. It was acquired on March 21, and will operate as under the Gerber Collision & […]

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

Service King Acquires Another Maryland Collision Repair Facility

March 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced it has acquired Mike’s Auto Body, Inc. a single-location operator in Waldorf, Maryland with operations transitioning to Service King management immediately. With the announcement, Service King now provides customers with 11 convenient locations across the DC-Baltimore market. Service King’s recent market expansion includes two partnerships this week and five […]

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

Property Damage Appraisers Appoints New CFO

March 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jennifer Salazar has joined the Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) leadership team as chief financial officer. “Jennifer is the perfect addition to PDA’s family,” said Tom Dolfay, CEO of PDA. “She has experience across diverse industries including media, nonprofits, oil and telecommunications and in various roles such as accounting, IT, operations, planning and analysis as well […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Property Damage Appraisers

Service King Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Southern Maryland

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced it has acquired Wentworth’s Collision Works and its two repair facilities in southern Maryland. Service King and Wentworth’s officially finalized the deal on Friday, March 18 and operations under Service King management will begin immediately. The two collision repair centers included are located at 12860 H G Trueman Rd […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Maryland, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Wentworth's Collision Works

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