PartsTrader announced that collision repair network Fix Auto USA has signed an agreement for PartsTrader to be a recommended partner of the network. PartsTrader’s platform will now be leveraged by Fix Auto’s independently-owned and operated body shops for the direct benefit of their insurance carrier and vehicle owner customers. “Collision repair facilities using the PartsTrader […]
Fenix Parts Reports Revenue Up in Q1
Fenix Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:FENX), the automotive recycler, announced Consolidated net revenues of Fenix Parts were $32.8 million for the first quarter of 2016 compared to $30.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $31.4 million on a combined pro forma basis in the first quarter of 2015. Sales of recycled OEM products were $28.8 […]
PartsTrader Announces CollisionLink Integration Rollout
OEM parts dealers and their collision repair facility customers can now use a single streamlined workflow for electronic parts ordering with the software integration of PartsTrader and OE Connection’s CollisionLink. Development of the integration was announced by the companies last summer, and over 1,700 dealers are currently using this integration streamline ordering and fulfillment, while […]
Nexsyis Collision and PartsTrader Announce Integration
Nexsyis Collision, a repair management and accounting platform, and PartsTrader announced the release of an application integration providing two-way, real-time communication between the two platforms. PartsTrader status updates will be accessible within the Nexsyis application. The integration will also include automated purchase order confirmation and support for cancellations and rejections. “We are always looking for […]
Interview: Dan Risley, President and Executive Director of the Automotive Service Association
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 […]
Axalta Completes ProfitNet Interface with PartsTrader
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) completed a certified interface with PartsTrader for electronic parts procurement. The new ProfitNet Collision Shop Management System (CSMS) interface is a two-way electronic interface between ProfitNet and PartsTrader that helps eliminate redundant tasks between the two systems. Key information needed for parts procurement and order status can now seamlessly be transferred […]
Hearing Held for Michigan Bill to Ban Insurer-Mandated Procurement Processes
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 […]