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Australia-Based Suncorp Boosts Training Subsidy for Collision Repair Partners

June 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, I-CAR Australia, Suncorp

Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia

May 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, General Motors, Gold Class, Holden, HSV, I-CAR Australia, OEM Certification

Beth Rutter Named Director Industry and Customer Engagement, North America for Tradiebot Industries

May 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, North America, People, Tradiebot Industries

Mark Cunningham Named General Manager of Symach Australia

February 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, People, Symach

AMA Group Joins Initiative to Reduce Collision Repair Industry Plastic Waste

February 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AMA Group, Australia, Plastfix, Plastic Waste, Waste Reduction, Waste-Motive Initiative

PPG Foundation Supports Australian Bushfires Relief Efforts

January 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Disaster Relief, PPG Industries

AMA Group Completes Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquisition

October 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, New Zealand, Suncorp

Australia’s AMA Group to Acquire Capital SMART Collision Repair Business and ACM Parts from Insurer Suncorp

October 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AMA Group Acquires Capital SMART

Insurer will retain 10 percent interest in Capital SMART and enters into long-term supply agreement.  The AMA Group Limited (ASX:AMA) today announced an agreement with Suncorp Insurance Ventures Pty Ltd (Suncorp) to acquire 90 percent of Capital SMART Repairs Australia Pty Ltd in a transaction valuing the company at AUD$420 million ($280.3 million). AMA will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, Suncorp

Tradiebot and Motor Trades Association of South Australia Announced Innovation Hub

September 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Motor Trade Association of South Australia (MTA), in partnership with Tradiebot Industries, has announced the launch of an Automotive Innovation Hub. The Hub will be based at the MTA’s Training and Employment Centre at Royal Park and will focus on delivering automotive skills through new training programs and will be the space for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Motor Trades Association of South Australia, Tradiebot Industries

Australia’s Suncorp Reported Considering Sale of ACM Parts and Capital SMART

September 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to an article in the Australia Financial Review, Australia insurer Suncorp Group is considering a sale of its automotive parts supplier business, ACM Parts. According to the article, the insurer and financial services company has hired Deloitte Corporate Finance to oversee a strategic review for the division that may led to a sale of all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACM Parts, Acquisitions, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, LKQ Corporation, Suncorp

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