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NSF Discontinues Collision Repair Parts and Business Certification Programs

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International

NSF International announced it will discontinue its automotive certification programs in September. NSF International yesterday announced it will discontinue its Automotive Parts Certification program and affiliated automotive certification and registration programs, effective September 30, 2019. Certified parts manufactured on or before that date will be considered “NSF certified” for the lifetime of the part. A […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Australia, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, China, MQVP, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

CAPA Celebrates 100 Million Certified Collision Repair Parts Milestone

January 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that it has certified over 100 million aftermarket collision repair parts since 1990. Samples of the 100 million parts were all tested and certified to CAPA standards by Intertek that operates the CAPA certification program around the world. The standards include those for metal, plastic, nonwoven fabric, lighting, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Non-OEM Parts

CAPA Announces Standard for Aftermarket Exterior Cameras

November 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) approved a new standard, CAPA Standard 702, for exterior cameras. The standard, which currently applies to rear-view cameras only, but may be expanded to include side- and front-view cameras in the future, includes requirements for: image quality, ingress protection, electric components, mechanics, performance, material identification, dimensions, appearance, function, construction, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts, Standards

Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Auto Industry

September 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee yesterday held a hearing to examine the impact of tariffs on the automobile industry in the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has been critical of the Trump Administration’s expanding use of tariffs. In May, In Hatch called the Department of Commerce Section 232 investigation into imports of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Body Parts Association, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

CAPA and NSF Stand Behind Certified Non-OEM Bumper Cover ADAS Performance

July 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Parts certification bodies stand behind certified aftermarket part performance where driver assistance systems installed. Recent vehicle manufacturer position statements have cautioned collision repair facilities on the extent of allowed repair procedures and parts to use for bumper cover repair on vehicles that have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) installed. CollisionWeek reached out to both the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Certified Automotive Parts Association, NSF International

OEM and Aftermarket Parts Suppliers Testify at U.S. Commerce Department Hearing

July 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Representative of OEM and aftermarket part groups, (right) testify before the U.S. Department of Commerce on July 19.

Representatives from Auto Care Association, Automotive Body Parts Association, Certified Automotive Parts Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association testify against imposing broad-based tariffs on imported automobiles and parts. Among a full day of testimony by executives from more than 40 auto industry businesses and associations, representatives of both OEM and aftermarket parts testified […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Automotive Body Parts Association, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Stacy Bartnik Named Aftermarket Industry Relations Manager at CAPA

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that Stacy Bartnik has been appointed Aftermarket Industry Relations Manager for its testing and certification program. Bartnik brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry, including program and business development, operational improvements and industry association leadership. As Aftermarket Industry Relations Manager, Bartnik will oversee CAPA relations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

Diamond Standard Announced Industry First Polymer Absorber Certification

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard Certified Polymer Absorber

Diamond Standard announced that the first of an extensive offering of previously uncertified alternative replacement parts that have achieved CAPA certification is now available. “This category of certified compounded polymer including PP, PC, PA, and PBT has been a gap in certified offerings. Once again Diamond Standard takes the lead,” said Michael O’Neal, President of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Diamond Standard, Non-OEM Parts

CAPA Launches Aftermarket Auto Parts for South African Market

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has certified the  first  aftermarket  auto  parts  intended  for  sale  in  the  South  African  market. The  parts, manufactured by the Tong Yang Group and distributed by Grandmark International, were certified following a testing process that included material evaluations, construction method verification, vehicle test fits (VTF), and dimensional/appearance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Automotive Parts Association, South Africa

Intertek Licenses CAPA Certification Program

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jack Gillis retires as CAPA executive director. Intertek becomes CAPA’s certifying body globally. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the non-profit, standard setting and certification organization for non-OEM parts, and Intertek, have entered into a license agreement, granting Intertek exclusive rights to operate the CAPA certification program around the world. “Given CAPA and Intertek’s over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Non-OEM Parts

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