The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of the first round scholarships in 2016 provided to students pursuing a career in the collision repair industry. The scholarship program, funded through the support of the industry, is provided annually to support those who represent the future of the industry both through direct financial assistance and […]
Collision Repairers Provide Recycled Rides to First Responders and K9 Partners
With wildfire season approaching, collision repairers in several states teamed up through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides and the State Farm Arson Dog Program to provide critical and reliable transportation for first responders and their K9 partners as part of 2016 Arson Awareness Week. Participating collision repairers include Caliber Collision locations in Raleigh, […]
Boyd Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Hudson, Ohio, that previously operated as Clarke Collision Center. Hudson is in northeast Ohio about 28 miles south of Cleveland and 15 miles north of Akron. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location will complement our centers in […]
Gerber Donates $50,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it has received a $50,000 donation from Gerber Collision & Glass for the company’s participation in a number of 2016 collision career fairs and other collision student hiring initiative related projects. Tim O’Day, President of Gerber Collision & Glass said, “Gerber Collision & Glass has been a long-time supporter […]
Boyd Group Acquires Charlotte Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the December 19 opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The center is located in proximity to Interstate 85 and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It has served the community since 1972 and previously operated as Coffey’s Body Shop. “This center enhances our footprint in the […]