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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 […]

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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

Registration for Southern Automotive Repair Conference Open

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Southern Automotive Repair Conference

Registration is now open for the fourth annual Southern Automotive Repair Conference. The collision repair event will be held April 8-9 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss. Speakers scheduled to appear at the event include: Clifton Lambreth, Keynote Presenter, Founder/CEO, Daniel Bradley Matthews, Inc. Robert McKenzie, Conference MC, Executive Director, Refinish […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Southern Automotive Repair Conference

Axalta, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Receive GM Supplier of the Year Awards

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors recognized 110 of its best global suppliers during its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held at Cobo Center. The announcement represents the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. Among those receiving awards were companies that also supply the collision repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, BASF, Cunningham Brothers Auto Parts, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

GM Approves Chief Equipment for Cadillac CT6 Repair

March 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chief GM CT6 lineup

General Motors has approved a family of Chief aluminum-specific tools and equipment to repair collision damage on the new Cadillac CT6. Chief’s dust and fume extractors, aluminum dent repair station, MIG welder, collet set and structural holding package are the latest additions to a long list of GM-approved Chief collision repair products. The following CT6 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Cadillac, Chief Automotive Systems, CT6, General Motors

Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Glass Repair Business

March 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group announced the acquisition, through its Glass America subsidiary, of four Ryan’s Auto Glass locations, serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area. In business for over 25 years, Ryan’s Auto Glass also provides a mobile glass repair service. “We are very pleased to acquire Ryan’s Auto Glass,” said Eddie Cheskis, President and CEO of Glass […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Boyd Group, Ohio

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