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Brian Driehorst Named CEO of Plasnomic to Lead Global Collision Repair Industry Plastic Repair Standards Initiative

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plasnomic has named Brian Driehorst as CEO, tasking him with leading the organization’s efforts to establish global standards for plastic repair in the collision repair industry. Driehorst brings experience in collision repair, supply chain management, and auto insurance claims. He will oversee Plasnomic’s mission to develop certification programs and compliance frameworks aimed at standardizing plastic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plasnomic, Plastic Repair, Standards

October 24 CIECA Technical Webinar Examines CIECA API Standards

October 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the first standards release of the year, the 2024R1, will be available this month. A CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, October 24, at 11 am PT/1 pm CT/2 pm ET. During the webinar, Paulette Reed, CIECA’s technical project manager, and the Architecture Committee […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Standards, Webinars

Nine ADAS Calibration Tool Companies Submit Declarations of Conformance to Auto Glass Safety Council

May 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announced that nine calibration equipment companies have provided the organization with a Declaration of Conformance to the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). By submitting a declaration, these companies attest that their Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration tools, if used correctly, comply with the AGRSS Standard by performing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Glass Safety Council, Recalibration, Standards

ARA, Team PRP and URG Release Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), and Team PRP announced the publication of a uniform set of standards guiding part preparation and shipping for the professional automotive recycling industry.  The standards are the result of a collaborative effort between the three organizations and will now be collectively promoted throughout industry conferences, training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Recyclers Association, Recycled Parts, Standards, Team PRP, United Recyclers Group

April 25 CIECA Technical Webinar Examines New API Standards

April 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT) to discuss CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). Registration to attend the webinar is open to non-members of CIECA as well as members. The following will be shared during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Standards, Webinars

CIECA Reactivates Vehicle Damage and Imaging/Estimating Committee

December 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry stakeholders invited to participate. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the reactivation of the Standards Development Committee focused on Vehicle Damage and Imaging (VDI)/Estimating. The committee will be chaired by CIECA Past Chair Phil Martinez, principal technical consultant at Mitchell International, an Enlyte Company. “Now that new CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) are […]

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November 9 CIECA Technical Webinar Examines Biannual Standards Release and API Standards  

October 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2023R2, is now available to members as of October 19. A CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 2 p.m. (EST) to discuss the release, as well as CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Standards, Webinars

ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Electric Vehicles, Safety, Standards

ASE Education Foundation Updates Collision Repair Standards

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new fundamentals accreditation area that focuses on employer’s most valued entry-level skills. The ASE Education Foundation recently conducted a workshop to review the tasks and tools used by ASE-accredited collision repair and refinish programs in high schools and colleges nationwide. The review committee consisted of individuals representing vehicle manufacturers, collision repair and refinish shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Standards, Workforce Development

ASE Announces New EV Standards and an EV Testing and Certification Program

May 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document, and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures, and safe work practices relating to the development of an electrically safe working area for service professionals in North America […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification, Electric Vehicles, Standards

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