According to Thatcham Research, the United Kingdom-based motor insurers’ automotive research center, challenging decisions lie ahead for body shops, as modern vehicles trigger need for specialized repair strategies. The organization announced a new partnership with Business Success Global (BSG) to bring a leadership and management development program to market to help repairers respond to changes […]
Auto Care Association and TechForce Foundation Partner on Campaign
The Auto Care Association has partnered with TechForce Foundation in its new national initiative, FutureTech Success, in an effort to fuel the pipeline of tomorrow’s workforce of technicians. As part of the Auto Care Association’s Job and Career Development program, the association will offer support to the initiative to deliver the message that being a […]
ALLDATA Signs Reseller Agreement with CAB Group AB in Sweden
ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, announced it has signed a reseller agreement with CAB Group AB. Headquartered in Sweden, CAB Group AB has branch offices in Norway, Germany, and Finland. Its software systems and services streamline repair processes for customers in the automotive repair and estimating sectors, including more than 3,000 workshops […]
Global Finishing Solutions Announces New Refinish Distributors
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced the addition of Chassis Liner Supply, Purified Air and Quality Finish Services to the GFS Auto and Truck Refinish distribution team. These new distributors expand its ability to service to automotive and truck refinish customers in Minnesota, southern Texas, western Pennsylvania and Maryland. Chassis Liner Supply, Purified Air and Quality […]
Lord Corp Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Saint-Gobain
LORD Corporation, maker of Fusor brand adhesives used in the collision repair market, has entered into an exclusive distribution relationship with Saint-Gobain to bring Fusor Aftermarket Repair Adhesives to the North American collision repair industry as a member of the Refinish Solutions Group. As a part of the agreement, Fusor will now be part of […]
AIA Canada Signs Cooperation Agreement with China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Trades Association
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Trades Association (CAMRA). The official event was held in Beijing at the AMR2017: Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo. This agreement will strengthen the relationships between these two associations, based on mutual cooperation, support, and […]
Certified Collision Group and AkzoNobel Announced Strategic Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the formation of an alliance with AkzoNobel to support collision repair businesses across the nation that are both performance-driven and OEM Certified. Through the alliance, CCG and AkzoNobel have agreed to work together closely to identify independent repairers whose Proven Performance meets CCG’s strict qualifying criteria. Identified top performers […]
Copart Signs Agreement with Al Ahlia Insurance
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced a new agreement between its subsidiary, Copart Muscat Auctions LLC, and Al Ahlia Insurance Co. SAOC, one of the largest insurance companies in the Sultanate of Oman and a part of the global RSA network. Both companies will work together to streamline the motor accident salvage sales process through operational efficiency […]
Fix Auto UK Signs New Contract with Co-op Insurance
Fix Auto UK announced that it has signed a new contract with Co-op Insurance, in a move that will see the network more than double the number of its collision repair centers who do work for the insurer. The new contract expands upon the service Fix Auto has been delivering via its South-West England body […]
Car-O-Liner Adds New Distributor in British Columbia, Canada
Car-O-Liner announced that Color Compass Corporation is its newest distributor with a territory representing British Columbia, Canada. Color Compass Corporation is the largest independent automotive refinishes and related auto body supplies distributor in Canada. Through the years, Color Compass Corporation has grown to a team of over 265 dedicated staff operating within 27 locations throughout […]