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GM Approves Spanesi Structural Repair Systems in North America

December 4, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors (NYSE:GM) has approved Spanesi-America’s Benches and the Superstar Universal Jig system for structural repairs for the all-new Cadillac CT6. In addition to GM’s approval for the CT6, GM has approved Spanesi Benches to repair all GM vehicle models throughout the United States and Canada. GM requires that all facilities to use an approved […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Cadillac, CT6, General Motors, GM, Spanesi

I-CAR Recognizes First 25-Year Gold Class Collision Repair Facility, Names Silver and Verona Award Winners

December 4, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) recognized Eric’s Auto Center CARSTAR in Tucson, Ariz. as the first collision repair facility to achieve 25 years of continuous Gold Class recognition. At a dinner this week Eric Grossman, the owner, was personally recognized by local Tucson I-CAR committee members and I-CAR staff and was presented […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR, People

Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR Canada

December 3, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

After acquiring CARSTAR’s U.S. franchise network in October, company acquires affiliated franchise network in Canada. Less than two months after acquiring Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, Driven Brands, Inc. announced that it has acquired CARSTAR Canada, CARSTAR is the third largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair and glass centers in Canada, operating […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada

I-CAR Honors Jeff Silver with Chairman’s Award

December 3, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has named Jeff Silver as the recipient of its 2015 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the Executive Committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors. Silver’s career in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chairman's Award, I-CAR

Sponsorships Still Available for NABC January 13 Fundraiser

December 3, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nineteen collision repair industry leaders have signed up to date to sponsor the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Annual Golf Fundraiser, January 13, 2016 in Palm Springs, Calif. A number of sponsor opportunities are still available for companies who wish to be represented in the industry-wide Golf Fundraiser which supports NABC’s community initiatives such as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, NABC, National Auto Body Council, Palm Springs

Innovation Group North America Appoints New President of Auto Division

December 3, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Innovation Group North America, the provider of insurance software solutions and business process services, announced the promotion of Pete Douglas to President of Innovation Group’s Auto Division. Most recently Vice President of Account Management and Strategy at Innovation Group, Douglas has also served as Vice President and Enterprise Sales Leader at Enservio and in various […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Innovation Group, North America, People

UK – Carlyle Sells Stake in RAC

December 3, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) announced the sale of its stake in RAC,the roadside assistance and insurance provider, to CVC Capital Partners and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. The RAC provides services for both private and business motorists including roadside assistance, insurance, buying a used car, vehicle inspections and checks, legal services or up-to-the-minute traffic and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, RAC, UK

Cherokee Collision Center Opens Canton, Ga. Location

December 2, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cherokee Collision Centers’ announced the opening of its newest collision repair center in Canton, Ga. The facility is its second location. Since being founded by Gene Sweeney in 1993, Cherokee Collision in Marietta, Ga. has become well known and highly regarded. “Our family has been serving the Marietta and surrounding communities for many years and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cherokee Collision Center, Georgia, Opening

Ford Approves Chief Fume and Dust Extractors for Aluminum F-150 Collision Repair

December 2, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has approved Chief’s new weld fume extractor and dust extractor for use when repairing collision damage on the aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup truck. The two shop tools are the latest additions to the list of approved Chief collision repair products available through the Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment program. “Properly repairing collision-damaged aluminum […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approval, Chief, Chief Automotive Systems, Ford, Ford Motor Company

ICBC Selects Mitchell as Strategic Material Damage Solution Provider

December 2, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International today announced that it has entered into a long term agreement with the Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC) to serve as their new material damage solution provider. Due to Mitchell and Guidewire Software’s strategic partnership, ICBC will have the advantage of leveraging the integrations between the Mitchell WorkCenter solution and Guidewire ClaimCenter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Guidewire, ICBC, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Mitchell International

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