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 Allstate Creating Innovation Hub in Chicago

March 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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New space will help attract data and innovation specialists to drive advancements in research, analytics and telematics. Allstate announced plans to establish an innovation hub at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. The 45,000-square-foot office will bring nearly four hundred jobs to Chicago, primarily in the company’s Quantitative Research & Analytics (QR&A) and Connected Car […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Analytics, Auto Insurance, Chicago, Quantitative Research, Telematics

Applications Available for AkzoNobel Sustainability Grant for Collision Repair Schools

March 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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For the third year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation and AkzoNobel are collaborating to offer the Sustainability Challenge Grant for collision repair programs in secondary and post-secondary schools throughout the U.S. The application is part of the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant, and the deadline for both grants is June 3, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Sustainability

Valspar Completes Upgrades to Texas Refinish Training Center

March 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Valspar’s announced it has completed extensive renovations to its Automotive Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The facility received a complete makeover, with remodeled classrooms, expanded color mixing room, upgraded spray booth, a new cafeteria and the latest in digital media. “Our goal is to provide the best training in the industry, and this ultra-modern […]

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State Farm Reports $6.2B Net Income in 2015, Up 47.6% from 2014

March 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Realized capital gains drive net income growth. Auto insurance earned premiums up $1 billion in 2015 versus 2014. Auto underwriting loss widens. The State Farm property-casualty (P-C) companies reported total revenue, which includes premium revenue, earned investment income, and realized capital gains (losses), was $75.7 billion for 2015 compared with $71.2 billion for 2014. State […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Earnings, State Farm

Macaluso Named Interim President of CARSTAR North America Following Young Resignation

March 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR Canada, has been named interim president of both CARSTAR’s U.S. and Canadian collision repair operations following the resignation last week of Dan Young, president of CARSTAR’s U.S. organization. Macaluso has served in a variety of capacities at CARSTAR Canada since 2008. According to the company, the changes will accelerate the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Driven Brands, People

AAA Survey Finds Americans Afraid of Self-Driving Vehicles

March 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three out of four drivers report being afraid of self-driving cars. Despite fear, AAA survey finds demand for semi-autonomous features in new vehicles. Three out of four U.S. drivers report feeling “afraid” to ride in a self-driving car, according to a new survey from AAA. With today’s heightened focus on autonomous vehicles, this fear poses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Autonomous Vehicles

Insurance Auto Auctions Opens New Location in Kentucky

March 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), held a grand opening February 22 at its newest location, the IAA Louisville North branch in Eminence, Ky. “The IAA Louisville North facility will expand the company’s presence in the area by providing buyers and sellers with greater convenience and access […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IAA, Insurance Auto Auctions, KAR Auction Services, Kentucky, Openings

I-CAR Australia Announces Three Board Appointments

March 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of three new Board members to fill vacancies and to add further strength and direction to the organization. “Conducted in accordance with the By Laws, the team at I-CAR was excited to receive nominations from 15 quality individuals, representing all the segments that form part of this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Board of Directors, I-CAR

LKQ to Acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works

February 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDQ:LKQ) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC (PGW) from private equity firm Kohlberg & Company LLC and PPG Industries, Inc. for an enterprise value of $635 million. PGW is a global distributor and manufacturer of automotive glass products. PGW’s business comprises wholesale and retail distribution services, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation, Pittsburgh Glass Works, PPG Industries

3M and Festool Announce Strategic Collaboration

February 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The 3M Company and TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG, maker of Festool brand products, today announced a strategic collaboration to provide customers in the global automotive collision repair industry a new and comprehensive surface preparation and finishing system. The collaboration brings together 3M’s abrasives, global sales and distribution capabilities with Festool-branded premium power […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Agreements Signed, Festool, TTS Tooltechnic Systems

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