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U.S. Maritime Alliance Warns on Port Strike as Union Won’t Schedule Negotiations

September 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Care Association warns of the impact of a potential strike to auto parts supply. The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) that represents port operators and shipping companies, provided an update this morning on the status of negotiations with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), that represents over 80,000 dock workers, to avert a strike at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, International Longshoremen's Association, Strike, Supply Chain, USMX

Texas Instruments to Receive Up to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Texas and Utah

August 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for up to $1.6 billion in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to support three semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities already under construction in Texas and Utah. In addition, TI expects to receive an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Semiconductors, Supply Chain, Texas Instruments

Brian Blouin Appointed to Executive Committee of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Supply Chain & Operations Forum

January 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Supply Chain & Operations Forum announced the appointment of Brian Blouin, Group Leader – Supply Chain Management at Schaeffler Group USA, Inc., as its newest Executive Committee member. In his role, Blouin will serve as a representative of the general membership of the council, actively contributing to the development of solutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, People, Supply Chain

AkzoNobel Says Raw Material Supplies Normalizing in Q3 Financial Update

September 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Tuesday, AkzoNobel provided a third quarter update as high macro-economic uncertainty, especially in Europe and China, led to near historical low consumer confidence. The company said that in anticipation, customers and channel partners in the paints and coatings industry are proactively destocking in these regions. According to the company, adjusted operating income is now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Earnings, Supply Chain

Auto Care Association to Host Webinar Examining Challenges with Ocean Shipping

August 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association will host a live webinar on Wednesday, August 24, from 2-3 p.m. (EDT) to examine the current challenges with ocean shipping and share insights to prepare for what is ahead. Problems with ocean shipping delays have impacted collision repair parts supplies. More information and registration are available online. This webinar is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Supply Chain, Webinars

CHIPS Act Signed Into Law

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On August 2, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) into law, allocating $280 billion in funding and tax incentives to boost domestic production and innovation in the semiconductor industry and broader science and technology-related industries. The bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 64-33, aims to make the United […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Semiconductors, Supply Chain

PartsTrader July 19 Webinar to Provide Industry Update, Examine Parts Inflation and Supply Chain Constraints

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced a virtual collision repair industry update event on July 19 at noon (EDT). This free, live, interactive event offers a way for industry professionals to get vital information about current trends affecting their business. “I’m looking forward to providing the latest information on our fast changing industry, and giving my thoughts on how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Inflation, PartsTrader, Supply Chain, Webinars

Bosch Investing in Expanded Semiconductor Production

February 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an additional move to combat the ongoing global chip shortage, Bosch plans to further extend its wafer fabrication in Reutlingen, Germany. More than a €250 million ($278.2 million) is to be invested in creating new production space and the necessary clean-room facilities between now and 2025. This will give Bosch the ability to meet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bosch, Semiconductors, Supply Chain

Commerce Department Reports Automotive Semiconductor Supply Chain Remains Fragile

January 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acute concern for legacy automotive chips. While positive news on private investment, department says report supports proposed $52 billion government support for domestic production. The U.S. Department of Commerce yesterday released the results from the Risks in the Semiconductor Supply Chain Request for Information (RFI) issued in Sept. 2021. The RFI showed that median inventory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Parts Supply, Semiconductors, Supply Chain, U.S. Department of Commerce

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