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Boyd Group Adds Former Dealer Collision Repair Center in Michigan

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 1, 2016 opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Kalamazoo, Mich. The center previously operated as part of the Seelye Ford car dealership. “Adding this location to our other two centers in Kalamazoo gives us coverage in the southern part of the city to better serve new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Michigan

Amended Michigan House Bill Restricting Non-OEM Parts Usage Passes Legislature

June 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill requires aftermarket collision repair parts to be certified for up to the vehicle’s first five years unless customer consents in writing to uncertified parts. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The bill, amended and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

ABPA Opposes Michigan Bill Restricting Non-OEM Parts

May 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA), that represents aftermarket collision repair parts manufacturers and distributors, is opposed Michigan House Bill 4344 and the restrictions it would place on non-OEM parts used in collision repair. As CollisionWeek reported Wednesday, HB 4344, that recently passed the in the state Senate, would require non-OEM parts to have their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Michigan Senate Passes Amended House Bill to Modernize State Service and Repair Act

May 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation supported by ASA Michigan returns to the House to reconcile amendments. Amendments clarifies crash parts certification bodies for major components. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The amended bill was passed by the State […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Lawson Products Acquires Michigan Fastener Distributor

March 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced the acquisition of Perfect Products Company of Michigan. The transaction closed yesterday. Founded in 1959, Perfect Products Company of Michigan is a family-owned fastener, bolt, nut, clip and screw distribution company that specializes in offering supplies for domestic and imported vehicles. Perfect Products serves automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Inc., Kent Automotive, Lawson Products, Michigan, Perfect Products Company

Interview: Dan Risley, President and Executive Director of the Automotive Service Association

February 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Risley details the association’s regional training events that are kicking off today, provides an update on this summer’s NACE | CARS, and discusses parts procurement legislation pending in Michigan. Earlier this year, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it would hold a series of regional training events around the U.S. in 2016. The events […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: ASA, Automotive Service Association, Dan Risley, electronic parts ordering, Interview, legislation, Michigan, NACE, PartsTrader, training

FinishMaster Acquires Johnson Michigan Automotive & Industrial Coatings

February 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises, Inc. doing business under the name Johnson Michigan Automotive & Industrial Coatings. This acquisition strengthens FinishMaster’s footprint in eastern and central Michigan and expands operations in the industrial segment in this market. Founded as a hard parts distributor in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Michigan, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

Michigan House Passes Bill Amending Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act

February 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation updates 1974 law. Includes amendment to proposed certified non-OEM parts requirement. Michigan House Bill 4344 (HB4344), that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act, was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 84-22. The bill, supported by the Automotive Service Association of Michigan […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Michigan Bill Provision Requiring Non-OEM Parts Certification Supported by Repair Industry, Opposed by Supplier Association

February 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill that seeks to update 1974 Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act includes provision requiring third-party certification that parts meet OEM standards. Michigan House Bill 4344, that proposes an extensive update to the state’s 1974 Motor Vehicle Service Repair Act, is drawing opposition from associations representing industry suppliers. The Auto Care Association (ACA) is encouraging […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Legislation. Automotive Service Association, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Hearing Held for Michigan Bill to Ban Insurer-Mandated Procurement Processes

December 4, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proponents and opponents of pending legislation that would restrict an insurer’s ability to mandate specific collision repair procurement processes had a chance to outline their positions before the Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance. The Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance held a hearing Wednesday, December 2 on Senate Bill 430 (SB430) that proposes to restrict an […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Michigan, Parts Procurement, PartsTrader

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