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Consumer Groups Call on Texas Governor to Appoint Insurance Commissioner Who Will Protect Consumers

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter, Texas consumer organizations Texas Watch and TexPIRG and the national consumer organization Consumer Federation of America urged Governor Greg Abbott to appoint a new Texas Insurance Commissioner with a strong track record of helping consumers and taking action against abusive insurance companies.  “As the Texas Department of Insurance’s chief executive and administrative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Federation of America, Insurance Commissioner, People, Texas

Sherwin-Williams Partners with Collin College for Collision Repair Training Program

September 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Business services experts from the Automotive Finishes division of Sherwin-Williams recently assisted a team from Collin College in Allen, Texas, to build-out the school’s new Automotive Technology program. The school offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Collision Technology as well as certificate programs for metal and refinish technicians. The Sherwin-Williams team worked to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Sherwin-Williams, Texas, Workforce Development

Lawson Products Acquires Partsmaster

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) announced the acquisition of Partsmaster, a leading maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) solutions provider with annual sales of approximately $63 million. Partsmaster serves 16,000 customers with over 200 sales representatives principally through a distribution center located in Greenville, Texas.  “This transaction is an important step in our continued growth strategy. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Lawson Products, Texas

Service King Opens New Collision Repair Center in Texas

August 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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New facility is MSOs 27th location in Houston. Also announces restarting full operations at many facilities converted to satellite locations due to COVID-19 slowdown. Service King Collision announced the opening of its most recent location in the Houston market, Service King of Liberty Lakes. The brand-new 14,000 square foot facility is located at 6620 E […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

Asbury Automotive Group Completes Park Place Dealerships Acquisition

August 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) has completed the previously announced acquisition of Park Place Dealerships adding approximately $1.7 billion in annual revenues. The operating assets to be acquired include 12 new vehicle franchises, all of which are located in the Dallas/Fort Worth market: 3 Mercedes-Benz, 3 Sprinter, 2 Lexus, 1 Jaguar, 1 Land Rover, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Texas

Texas Insurance Commissioner Sullivan Stepping Down

August 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Sullivan has notified Governor Abbott that he will resign as Texas Insurance Commissioner in September to return to the private sector. Sullivan became head of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) in October 2017 and has led a modernization effort in his three years at the agency.  “Texas is grateful to Kent Sullivan for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, People, Texas

On the Road Garage Opens Collision Repair Center in Irving, Texas

July 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Announces apprenticeships and online training opportunities. On the Road Garage, part of On the Road Companies, a family of non-profits and businesses building prosperity for America’s workers, announced the opening of its first collision repair center in Irving, Texas. The garage is part of an economic mobility and workforce development initiative that addresses transportation challenges […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: On The Road Garage, Openings, Texas

Veterans in Texas Can Now Be Reimbursed for Insurance Exam Fees

July 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Veterans who passed any Texas insurance exam since early 2019 can now get reimbursed for the fee and military spouses licensed out-of-state will have fees waived. “We’re grateful to Veterans Affairs for approving our request,” said Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan. “This is a small way to honor those who have served our country, and we’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Adjuster Licensing, Insurance Department, Texas, Veterans

Texas Auto Body Trade Show Cancelled

July 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an email, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) announced it has cancelled the 2020 Texas Auto Body Trade Show that was scheduled for Sept 18-19 in Irving, Texas. The association plans to resume the event next September. Jill Tuggle, executive director of ABAT explained in the email, “We have been closely monitoring the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Association of Texas, Coronavirus, Texas, Texas Auto Body Trade Show

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Park Place Dealerships Including Two Collision Repair Centers

July 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) announced the acquisition of Park Place Dealerships, one of the country’s largest luxury dealer groups for $685 million of goodwill and approximately $50 million for parts, fixed assets, and leaseholds, excluding vehicle inventory. The operating assets to be acquired include 12 new vehicle franchises, all of which are located in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Texas

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