The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) announced the decision to reschedule the Australian Auto Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo, that was to be held 29 April 29 to May 1, 2021, until 2022. The Expo, the largest aftermarket trade show of its kind in Australia, will now take place April 7-9, 2022 at the Melbourne […]
Exactbids Auction Buying Solution Launches in the Australian and New Zealand Market
Chad Counselman former president of the U.S.-based Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) board of directors who stepped down in February and is now based in Australia, and Chris Daglis of Auto PARTnered Solutions, have teamed up to improve the auction bidding process. Using their years of Automotive recycling industry experience and their investment into systems improvement they […]
Australia’s Suncorp Launches Photo Appraisal Technology
An initiative launched in June by Suncorp’s Motor Claims team seeks to further improve customers’ claims experience. Customer Vehicle Image Capture (CVIC) gives selected customers the ability to upload images of their damaged vehicle immediately via a secured link using their smartphone. Once submitted, images are instantly accessible by the allocated repairer – meaning they […]
Australia-Based Suncorp Boosts Training Subsidy for Collision Repair Partners
With COVID-19 putting pressure on many industries, including repairers, Australia-based insurer Suncorp is continuing to support its repairers by boosting its Suncorp Training Subsidy. Established over five years ago, the Suncorp Training Subsidy provides financial support for its panel of motor repairers to allow them to undertake training. Prior to COVID-19, each repairer was eligible […]
Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia
GM Holden announced the expansion of its Certified Repairer Network to include all past and present HSV vehicles along with GM vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Camaro that are currently being sold by HSV. Due to the nature of HSV vehicles, only repair shops that have gained the I-CAR Gold Class standard are […]
Beth Rutter Named Director Industry and Customer Engagement, North America for Tradiebot Industries
Tradiebot Industries, the Australia-based immersive technology software company, announced the appointment of Beth Rutter to lead the company’s expansion into the North American market. Rutter brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the collision repair industry to her new role as Director of Industry and Customer Engagement, North America. Tradiebot has has developed virtual […]
Mark Cunningham Named General Manager of Symach Australia
Mark Cunningham has been appointed as Symach’s General Manager in Australia, overseeing and supporting SYMACH activities in the region. Cunningham has more than 20 years-experience in motor trade, working with some of the largest vehicle repairers in Australia and Ireland has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Australia. […]
AMA Group Joins Initiative to Reduce Collision Repair Industry Plastic Waste
AMA Group, Australia’s leading automotive collision repair company, announced it has joined the Waste Motive Initiative as a foundation partner leading the way on better managing automotive plastic waste in the collision industry. The Waste-Motive initiative will focus on bringing together like-minded companies, government and community groups who will work together in achieving the set […]
PPG Foundation Supports Australian Bushfires Relief Efforts
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced initiatives to support Australian bushfire relief efforts. The company will donate $50,000 (AU$72,432) to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency relief efforts. PPG has also committed to matching employee donations up to $25,000 (AU$36,193) for a total contribution of $75,000 (AU$108,625). Locally, PPG employees in Australia are working with retail […]
AMA Group Completes Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquisition
Australia’s AMA Group Limited (ASX:AMA) announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Capital Smart Repairs Australia Pty Ltd (Capital SMART). Under the sale terms AMA owns 90% of Capital SMART, with Suncorp Insurance Ventures Pty Ltd (Suncorp) retaining a 10% holding in Capital S.M.A.R.T. The acquisition includes a long-term strategic service agreement of […]