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Salvato Auctions to Expand Salvage Vehicle Operations Into Midwest

February 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Salvato Auctions announced it plans to expand its salvage vehicle auction operations into the Midwest in the second quarter of 2026, marking the company’s first growth beyond its initial Texas market. The expansion will bring the company’s services to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin, with additional states possible based on demand, the company […]

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Kinetic Opens San Francisco ADAS Calibration Hub

February 4, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kinetic opened an 8,000-square-foot robotics and calibration facility in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood Monday, the company’s third location in the Bay Area. The hub provides advanced driver-assistance systems repair and calibration services to collision repair facilities and dealerships. The facility currently serves multiple Fix Auto and Chilton Auto Body locations in San Francisco. “Modern vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Calibration, California, Kinetic, Openings

Kin Insurance Launches Auto Coverage in Florida, Texas

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kin Insurance Inc. has introduced auto insurance for existing home insurance customers in Florida and Texas, offering up to 20 percent discounts on auto premiums for policyholders who bundle both coverages. The direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider’s expansion into auto insurance targets homeowners in two states where the company already provides home coverage. Bundled customers can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Kin Insurance, Openings, Texas

KPA Splits Off High-Risk Industry Business, Maintains Automotive Focus

January 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

KPA announced today it has separated its Flex and Risk Management Center software businesses into a new independent company called Novara. The move separates KPA’s automotive and non-automotive software operations, which had developed different customer bases and operational requirements over time. Novara will serve manufacturing, construction, utilities, and oil and gas sectors with safety and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: KPA, Openings, Providence Equity Partners

First Chicago Insurance Expands Personal Auto Coverage to Tennessee

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

First Chicago Insurance Company has expanded its personal auto insurance operations to Tennessee, bringing the Warrior Insurance Network member company’s reach to 12 states. The company appointed Clay Howell as state marketing manager for Tennessee. Howell has 20 years of insurance sales and marketing experience, including work as a business development territory manager in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Chicago Insurance Company, Openings, Tennessee

Claim Assist Solutions Opens Arizona Office

January 21, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Claim Assist Solutions has officially opened a 58,000-square-foot office in Chandler, marking the company’s first location in Arizona. The company had announced plans to open the facility in October. The facility is operational and the company is hiring and onboarding employees, with plans for workforce expansion over the next several years. “Opening our Chandler office […]

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Hertrich Opens Collision Repair Facility in Middletown, Delaware

January 16, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships has opened a collision repair facility in Middletown, Del., expanding the dealer group’s repair network on the Delmarva Peninsula. The facility, operating as Hertrich Collision Center of Middletown, is located at 353 Autopark Drive. “The opening of Hertrich Collision Center of Middletown reflects our ongoing dedication to providing high-quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Delaware, Hertrich, Openings

The Hartford Opens Technology Hub in Columbus, Ohio

January 6, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) has opened a technology office in Columbus, Ohio, adding approximately 75 positions focused on artificial intelligence, cloud architecture and technology development. The office, located at Easton Town Center, will house both new hires and existing remote employees in the region. The insurer said the facility includes space for prototyping new products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Ohio, Openings, The Hartford

Brightpoint Auto Body Announces Expansion in Las Vegas

December 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Frank’s Auto Body, a collision repair company operating under Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, will open a new facility in North Las Vegas, Nev., expanding beyond its two existing Henderson locations. The company, which has operated in the Las Vegas market for more than 40 years, said the North Las Vegas facility will include advanced collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Nevada, Openings

CARSTAR Collision Craft Opens Springdale, Arkansas Location

December 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Collision Craft held a grand opening of its new collision repair center in Springdale, Ark. on Nov. 20 The facility is located off Highway 412. The opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and community partners. “Our team is dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality collision repair services backed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, CARSTAR, Openings

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