Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, announced Jesse Kyles and Jamaal Medford as the inaugural recipients of $2,000 scholarships from its Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was initially created as part of Empire’s celebration of Black History Month in February 2024 and is administered by the TechForce Foundation. […]
Tropical Storm Helene Forecast to Become Major Hurricane Impacting Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to intensify and could become a hurricane as it passes near the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect and will impact Florida later this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will grow stronger and larger as […]
PPG to Build New Automotive Paint and Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee
New facility as part of $300 million investment in advanced manufacturing in North America. PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced it will invest $300 million in advanced manufacturing in North America to support increased demand for paints and coatings in the automotive industry. These investments will commence in 2024 and span a four-year period. As part […]
Retired Memphis Auto Technician Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Counterfeit Airbags from China
A retired auto mechanic in Memphis, Tenn. pled guilty in federal court March 6 to trafficking counterfeit airbags and causing a dangerous good or forbidden explosive to be placed onto a commercial aircraft. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the guilty plea March 7. According to information presented in court, Mohammed Al-Abadi, 51, imported […]
Summit Partners Acquires CollisionRight from CenterOak Partners
Collision repair facility operator has 89 collision repair centers in nine states. CenterOak Partners LLC, the Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the sale of CollisionRight, Inc. to Summit Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The majority investment from Summit Partners, a growth equity investment firm, will provide new capital to help […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Tennessee
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of 3A Collision in Bartlett and Oakland, Tenn. in the greater Memphis market. “We have been honored to serve Shelby and Fayette County and be recognized as the top performing repair centers in the greater Memphis area. We believe Classic Collision to be the right one to continue our […]
Classic Collision Acquires First Location in Memphis
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Collision Craft in Memphis, Tenn. Collision Craft has been locally owned and operated, with over forty years of experience servicing Memphis. “We have strived to be the auto repair facility people turn to for all their automotive needs in Shelby County and know handing over the reins to […]
Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Center in Tennessee
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Dayton Collision Center in Dayton, Tenn., expanding its presence in the state. “We have been the repair center of choice in Dayton by performing high quality repairs and providing a one-of-a-kind customer service experience. We are thrilled to continue that journey now as Classic Collision,” stated Rich Ritchie […]
Memphis Man Charged with Trafficking Counterfeit Airbags from China
More than 2,000 counterfeit airbags recovered. Mohammed Al-Abadi, 51, of Memphis, Tenn., has been indicted and arrested for one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods and one count of causing the criminal transportation of hazardous materials by air carrier. United States Attorney Kevin Ritz announced. According to United States Attorney Ritz and the information presented […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Met for Spring IMPACT Performance Conference in Nashville
RDA Members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2023 RDA IMPACT Spring Performance Conference at The Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn. on April 17-19. This was the first meeting since the passing of Executive Director, Robert McKenzie in late February. Every RDA member was in attendance and the meeting was a celebration […]