The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021. “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in South Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Columbia, South Carolina. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Jimmy Rivers Body & Paint Shop for more than five decades. Columbia is the capital of South Carolina, the second largest city in the state and anchors a metropolitan area […]
Certified Collision Group Added 24 Locations to Collision Repair Network in January
New locations in five states. The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the addition of 24 new locations in the first month of 2021. “With the coming of the new year, CCG is very mindful of the increasing challenges facing repairers nationwide,” said Marty Evans, CCG’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are also acutely aware that the […]
DDI Technology Announces Office Move
DDI Technology (DDI), the automotive title management and technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the opening of the company’s new 16,500 sq. ft. corporate offices just in Irmo, S.C. outside of Columbia. The new, more modern facility will provide needed additional space for growth and future expansion. “The new office […]
North and South Carolina Collision Repair Associations to Merge January 1
On January 1 the North Carolina Association of Collision And Repair (NCACAR) and South Carolina Association of Collision And Repair (SCACAR) will be merging to form the Carolinas Collision Association to benefit their members and sponsors. In May, the two groups cooperated to produce the inaugural Carolina’s Educational Collision Conference (CECC) in Concord, N.C. The […]
IAA Holds Grand Opening Event at New Lexington, S.C. Facility
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) celebrated the grand opening of its Lexington, S.C. facility. IAA Lexington is the fourth branch in the state and will help accommodate increased customer capacity demands. Honored guests at the September 11 event included the President of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce Otis Rawl and staff from South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson’s […]
Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Columbia, S.C. market. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Baker Collision Express. The Irmo shop opened in 2004, the Lexington repair center was added in 2013 and the Columbia location opened in 2016. Columbia, the state capital, […]
South Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR) joined as an Affiliate Association. SCACAR was established to continually improve the professionalism and business practices of those engaged in the collision repair industry. SCACAR’s main focus is making sure our industry is repairing vehicles back to […]
IAA Acquires DDI Technology
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced today its acquisition of DDI Technology, an electronic lien and title technology firm directly integrated with over 5,370 financial institutions as well as DMVs in 25 states. DDI’s technology solutions are focused on several key areas of the title and lien release management including electronic vehicle registration, electronic lien and title […]
BMW Opens Two New Collision Repair Technician Training Facilities, Expands Two Others
BMW of North America announced the openings of two new auto service and collision repair technician training facilities in Spartanburg, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga., and the expansion of training capacity in Ontario, Calif. and at the company’s headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The $56 million investment will support the development of new and existing technicians […]