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Early-Bird Registration Open for ABPA 2017 Annual Meeting

December 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the 2017 Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) Annual Meeting & Convention on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta. Early-bird registration rates are available until prices go up to regular rates on February 1, 2017. The host hotel is the Marriott’s Renaissance Atlanta Midtown. Registration and hotel booking information is available online. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Body Parts Association

Most Influential Women Award Nominations Close December 31

December 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has issued a last call for 2017 nominations for the prestigious Most Influential Women (MIW) Awards. The deadline for all nominations is Saturday, December 31, 2016. The nomination form can be downloaded from the WIN website. The winner(s) will be recognized at an awards gala held during the 2017 WIN […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to its Network in Scotland

December 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto has announced that it has taken another significant step to develop its UK coverage by doubling its presence in Scotland after signing five new franchisees in a single day. The five new Fix Auto bodyshops – who officially joined the network at the Scottish Region’s Quarterly Business Meeting in Cumbernauld in late November […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto, Network Affiliations, UK

Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Florida

December 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the December 6, opening of three Gerber collision repair centers in Florida. The centers are located in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach and previously operated as Factory Spec Collision Centers.  “These centers are great additions to our portfolio as they strengthen our presence in the northwest region […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Florida

IIHS Research Shows Drivers Believe Alcohol is Bigger Threat than Pot

December 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

IIHS Research on Driver Attitudes Towards Marijuana

The latest edition of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Status Report includes the results of a survey showing drivers don’t believe marijuana use is as big a concern as drinking and driving. Marijuana legalization initiatives were big winners during the election in November. won at state ballot boxes in November amid broader public […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Marijuana Legalization

BASF Inaugurates First Refinish Coatings Manufacturing in Asia Pacific Region

December 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Newly acquired site in China from Guangdong Yinfan will serve as a technology and production hub for the region. BASF yesterday inaugurated BASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., its first automotive refinish manufacturing operation in Asia Pacific, located in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China. The new entity was established as BASF completed the acquisition of the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, BASF, China

CIC Education and Training Seeks Collision Repair Industry Input

December 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CIC Education & Training Committee is seeking input from collision repairers on a short survey that, combined with other recent industry surveys, will enable the committee to further identify educational challenges and opportunities facing the collision industry and bring a series of suggestions and solutions to support educational growth and success. The survey is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Conference, Survey, training

PartsTrader and Fix Auto USA Announce Collision Repair Parts Sourcing Agreement

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced that collision repair network Fix Auto USA has signed an agreement for PartsTrader to be a recommended partner of the network. PartsTrader’s platform will now be leveraged by Fix Auto’s independently-owned and operated body shops for the direct benefit of their insurance carrier and vehicle owner customers. “Collision repair facilities using the PartsTrader […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto, PartsTrader, Supply Agreement

PPG MVP Conference Scheduled for April 9-11 in Arizona

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG announced its annual spring MVP Business Solutions Conference will take place April 9-11 at the JW Marriott Camelback in Scottsdale, Ariz. PPG’s MVP Conferences are open to owners and managers of collision centers using PPG Refinish products and provide an opportunity for shop owners and managers to refocus, gain valuable insight from industry experts, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MVP Conference, PPG Industries

Farmers Reports Vehicle Theft and Failure to Yield Collisions Rising During Winter Months

December 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Last year’s warm winter cut snow and ice collisions by more than half compared to 2013-2014. Expects forecast weather could cause increase this year. According to Farmers Insurance Seasonal Smarts Digest, while winter weather traditionally challenges drivers across America with ice and snow covered roads, new data reveals that slick surfaces aren’t the only hazard […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Farmers Insurance

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