JN Phillips Auto Glass, a New England-owned company, announced a new investment initiative for servicing auto glass customers across Northern New England, including New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The company plans to open eight auto glass service centers across the region during the next 36 months. The company will also expand its mobile fleet and establish […]
PPG Named Sponsor of the Year by Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter
The New Hampshire chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) honored PPG by naming it Sponsor of the Year for 2016. The announcement was made by Chapter Director Cheryl LaPrade at SCC’s annual grant distribution ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H.. Michael Patenaude, PPG regional sales manager, accepted the honor on behalf of PPG. […]
Copart Acquires New Location in New Hampshire
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the acquisition of a new location in Candia, New Hampshire. “If you look at Copart’s recent expansions and acquisitions, it’s clear that we are experiencing significant growth,” said Jay Adair, Copart CEO. “Candia is a great location that will allow us to better serve Manchester and surrounding communities.” “We are excited […]
New Hampshire Passes Non-OEM Parts Restriction Bill
Legislation that restricts insurers from requiring non-OEM parts for vehicle placed in service within past two years. ASA-supported legislation also restricts use on lease vehicles if they could impact residual values. The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 436 (SB 436) yesterday that requires insurance companies to disclose when then they specify non-OEM […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Automotive Supply Associates d.b.a. Sanel Auto Parts, with headquarters in Concord, N.H., is its newest member. With this addition, RDA has membership across 30 states. Automotive Supply Associates is a fourth-generation family-owned business that was started over 96 years ago. The company operates a central distribution center in […]
ASA-Supported Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Bill Passes NH Senate
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that New Hampshire Senate Bill 436, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-24, was passed by the Senate on March 3. The bill, that is supported by ASA, requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts. Any […]