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Women’s Industry Network Announces Michelle Sullivan 2016 Most Influential Women Honoree

March 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN announced that Michelle Sullivan, Regional Vice President, FinishMaster, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind. is this year’s honoree for the prestigious Most Influential Women (MIW) of the collision repair industry for 2016. “The 2016 MIW nominees highlighted the geographic, functional and sector diversity of women who are influencing the collision repair industry today,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Most Influential Women Award, Women's Industry Network

Craftsman Tools and Sears Auto Centers Donate Tools to Collision Repair Students

March 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced a commitment from the Craftsman brand and Sears Auto Centers to support the Foundation’s upcoming collision career fairs around the country and provide Craftsman tools for collision repair students. “It’s a natural for Sears and the Craftsman brand to support auto mechanic students,” said Tom Park, president of Kenmore, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fair, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Craftman Tools, Sears

CSN Collision Centres Expands in Nova Scotia

March 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced its newest location in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, CSN – County Collision. After 27 years of in the newspaper industry, owner Michelle Nickerson decided to switch her focus to collision repair. She was given an amazing opportunity to bring vibrancy and life to the former County Collision in Mahone Bay. After […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia

Small Business Optimism Hits Two-Year Low

March 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Optimism Index February 2016

NFIB survey shows small business owners expectations on business conditions declined in February. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism in February fell 1 point from January to 92.9. None of the 10 Index components posted a gain, six posted small declines, and four were unchanged. Spending and hiring plans […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

CARSTAR Adds Virginia Collision Repair Center to Network

March 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that CARSTAR Cascades Auto Body, Inc., located at 45660 Woodland Rd., in Sterling, Va, has joined its network. The collision repair facility is owned by Albert Fortin, and has been serving the community for more than 20 years. Fortin personally has more than 35 years of experience in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Virginia

ASA-Supported Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Bill Passes NH Senate

March 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that New Hampshire Senate Bill 436, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-24, was passed by the Senate on March 3. The bill, that is supported by ASA, requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts. Any […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, New Hampshire, Non-OEM Parts

S/P2 Donating Interviewing Course to Collision Repair Schools

March 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that S/P2 will be donating its “Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students” course to collision school programs nationwide this spring in support of the Foundation’s efforts to bridge the gap between school and employment. This course helps students understand how to prepare before, be professional during, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, SP/2

Car Care Council Women’s Board Accepting Scholarship Applications through March 31

March 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) will award a record amount of $50,000 in scholarships to deserving female students studying to enter the auto care industry in 2016. The WB raised more than $15,000 in its first-ever 5k/Fun Run fundraiser, Scholarship Strides, with all proceeds contributing to its annual scholarship program. “Each year we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car Care Council, Scholarship, Women's Board

Service King Opens Houston Collision Repair Facility

March 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the official opening of its 20th Houston location. The 15,000-square foot best-in-class collision repair center is located at 4545 Sam Houston Parkway East in Houston. With the opening, Service King operates 81 locations in Texas and 294 in 23 states. “This is a particularly exciting announcement as Service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Opening, Service King, Texas

Lawson Products Acquires Michigan Fastener Distributor

March 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive logo

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced the acquisition of Perfect Products Company of Michigan. The transaction closed yesterday. Founded in 1959, Perfect Products Company of Michigan is a family-owned fastener, bolt, nut, clip and screw distribution company that specializes in offering supplies for domestic and imported vehicles. Perfect Products serves automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Inc., Kent Automotive, Lawson Products, Michigan, Perfect Products Company

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