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ASA Signs Letter to Connecticut DMV to Protect Fair Market Over Open Recall Notice Requirements During Vehicle Repairs

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Association concerned regulation doesn’t specify dealers should also provide notice. The Automotive Service Association has signed a letter, addressed to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera, seeking clarification and offering guidance on interpreting Public Act. No. 23-40 New Section 24 that requires repair facilities to give customers written notice their vehicles have an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Connecticut, Recalls, Regulations

IAA Continues to Invest in North American Footprint

April 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated company (NYSE:RBA) (TSE:RBA), announced that it has made strategic real estate investments in New York, Indiana, Connecticut and Delaware. The IAA Staten Island (NY) and IAA Fort Wayne (IN) branches have opened to accommodate growing demand in these busy markets. IAA also has bought out the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Insurance Auto Auctions, New York State, Openings, Ritchie Bros

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in East Hartford, Connecticut

January 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced the company has finalized the acquisition of Gengras Collision Center located at 630 Tolland St. in East Hartford, Conn. The acquisition marks Crash Champions’ second location in the state, following the acquisition of Andrade Motor Car on December 9. “This is another proud step in our growth across the Northeast and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Crash Champions

Meyer Distributing Announces New Location in Waterbury, Connecticut

January 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc, yesterday announced the addition of its Waterbury, CT crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Pennsylvania distribution hubs. “We are focused on improving service in the Northeast this year,” says Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer Distributing. “We will be adding several locations, adding more truck routes, and hiring more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Meyer Distributing, Openings

Crash Champions Acquires First Collision Repair Center in Connecticut

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC today announced the organization has expanded to its 36th state, acquiring Andrade Motorcar located at 975 Campbell Avenue in West Haven, Conn. Crash Champions operates more than 590 collision repair centers. “I am excited to bring the Crash Champions team to Connecticut, a vibrant state and natural next step for our continued […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Crash Champions

National Oak Distributors Acquires PBE Jobbers Warehouse

August 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. announced its client PBE Jobbers Warehouse, Inc. has been acquired by National Oak Distributors, Inc. Prairie acted as exclusive financial advisor in this transaction to PBE Jobbers and its shareholders and was led by Tim Witt and Anthony Dolan of Prairie. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1976 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, National Oak Distributors, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin

Providence Lacquer Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

July 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Providence Lacquer in Cranston, R.I. is its newest member. Providence Lacquer has been a family owned and operated business for 71 years. The business was started in 1948 by Fredrick “Red” Kafrissen. They have grown to five locations in four states. Their headquarters and warehouse is in Cranston […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Network Affiliations, Pennsylvania, Refinish Distributors Alliance, Rhode Island

Copart Acquires New Location in Hartford

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) opened a new location in Hartford, Connecticut. This location was formerly Hartford-Springfield Auto Auction. This is Copart’s second location in the state. “Our new Hartford location will provide capacity to accommodate our continuing growth in volume and additional convenience for our buyers in the region,” said Copart CEO Jay Adair. Copart hosts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Copart

Connecticut Legislation Would Require OEM Collision Repair Procedures

March 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Connecticut Legislation Would Require OEM Collision Repair Procedures

Bill would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers to follow OEM procedures and recommendations. Customers can authorize deviations. Connecticut House Bill 7266 (HB 7266), introduced February 28, would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers operating in the state to follow OEM procedures. The bill would add a new section […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Connecticut, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures

Henkel Opens Training & Application Center in Connecticut

November 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, announced the opening of a new customer training and application center in Rocky Hill, Conn. The facility will offer hands-on technical application training for Loctite brand automotive aftermarket products and Teroson brand collision repair products. The 2100 sq. ft. customer facility is one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Openings

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