In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), AkzoNobel presented the organization with a $12,500 “WIN Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship.” As a method of ensuring that WIN is able to sustain and grow its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, AkzoNobel has provided the initial […]
BASF Enters Supply Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën Body Shop Network in Italy
BASF announced a new cooperation arrangement between its Coatings division and PSA Peugeot Citroën in Italy was launched earlier this year. The first body shops in the vehicle manufacturer’s network have already changed over to BASF paint brands. Over 250 authorized body shops will change over to BASF refinish products as part of the agreement. […]
Shop Profitability Seminars Scheduled in Connecticut and Massachusetts
“We’re the only $60 billion industry in America that charges $30 billion for our work” say Tony Lombardozzi and Peter Abdelmaseh, owners of Superare Advertising + Marketing Agency in Belmont, Mass., and they believe auto body repair shops have been offering a “perpetual half-price sale” for decades and don’t have to do that anymore! Two […]
AkzoNobel Launches Color Software with Real-Time Updates
AkzoNobel announced that with its recently released MIXIT web application it will provide real-time updates for color software – and support searching in Chinese. The new color web application can be accessed at www.MIXITcloud.com and supports users of any of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes brands, including Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Sikkens Autocoat BT and U-TECH. “MIXIT is […]
Registration Open for 2016 CIECA Symposium
Registration for the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) 8th Annual Conference is now open and available online. The event takes place September 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. The annual CIECA Implementation Conference is the only industry event where business and technical personnel involved with application systems can get the knowledge […]
Erie Insurance Names NeCastro President and CEO-Designate
The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:ERIE), the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro its president and CEO-designate. He will succeed current President & CEO Terrence W. Cavanaugh, who joined Erie Insurance in 2008 and previously announced his retirement for later this year. “We followed a thorough and deliberate […]
Rhode Island Telematics Bill Opposed by ASA Stalls in Committee
Association believes bill wouldn’t improve repair industry access as industry information needs already satisfied. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that on May 24, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 2055. The legislation attempts to regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected-car vehicle data. ASA opposes […]
Boyd Group Acquires Oklahoma Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition on May 20 of a collision repair center in Sapulpa, Okla., about 15 miles south of Tulsa. The center previously operated as Finishing Touches Auto Body Shop and is located at the intersection of Route 66 and Highway 117. “This new location adds to the three locations we […]
Awards Announced at Axalta Customer Business Council Meeting
Nearly 200 of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) collision repair customers from across the U.S. gathered together to learn from subject matter experts on a variety of topics including hiring, technology and performance on May 19-21 in Chicago, Ill. Mike Anderson, owner of CollisionAdvice, led the combined Business Council symposium and presented on auditing with technology. […]
Spanesi Americas Announces Capital Collision Equipment as New Distributor
Spanesi Americas announced that it is expanding its distribution team to better serve its customers and the collision repair industry. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Dave Hardester, has joined the Spanesi team. Dave will be distributing the complete Spanesi product line in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Southeast Pennsylvania as Capital […]
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