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HD Repair Forum to Showcase OEM and Insurer Involvement

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum (HDRF) is in its 6th year and the level of engagement from OEM’s and insurers continues to grow. Previous conferences have highlighted information on new vehicle technology, repair resources, and parts information from several OEMs including PACCAR, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, Rivian, Great Dane, Volvo Group North America, and others. “As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

ASA Thanks Repairers Who Helped Defeat Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program. Senate Bill (SB) 684’s committee substitute failed by a vote of three in favor and five against. Research clearly demonstrates that regular testing of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and beams, seatbelts, and airbag systems plays a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Safety Inspection, Texas

Safelite Autoglass to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite AutoGlass agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a sex-based discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced yesterday. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit that was filed in September 2022, a woman applied for an auto glass technician trainee position at a Safelite AutoGlass location in Austin, Texas. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: EEOC, Lawsuits, Safelite, Texas

National Auto Body Council to Host NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser April 4

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host its Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Rides presentation on Tuesday, April 4, at Lone Star Golf Course in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds to support hundreds of NABC Recycled Rides car presentations to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, Texas

Auto Body Association of Texas Educates Legislators on Safe Repairs

February 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On February 23, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) and collision repair professionals from all over the Lone Star State, including two technicians from El Paso who began their nine-hour drive at midnight, showed up in the Texas Capitol Austin to educate legislators on ABAT’s Safe Repair bill (HB1321) and Fair Appraisal bill (HB1437). […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Association of Texas, legislation, Texas

GEICO Celebrates Expansion of Commercial Insurance Operations in Texas with Recycled Rides Donations

February 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company plans to add hundreds of jobs to support expansion of commercial business. GEICO hosted a ceremony yesterday to celebrate the expansion of its commercial insurance operations at its Katy, Texas office, which will support this growing area of GEICO’s business. With this expansion, GEICO expects to add 250-500 new positions in Katy over the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GEICO, National Auto Body Council, Openings, Recycled Rides, Texas

Heavy and Medium-Duty Collision Repair Conference Topics Confirmed

January 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Finding and growing technicians, new vehicle technology and more included at April 18-19 event. The HD Repair Forum’s only planned conference for 2023 takes place at the Hilton in downtown Fort Worth, Texas on April 18-19. Collision repairers, insurers and appraisers of vehicles ranging from class 4 –8 will join OE and component manufacturers as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

Registration Open for April 18-19 HD Repair Forum

January 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2023 HD Repair Forum will take place April 18-19 at the Hilton Fort Worth in Fort Worth Texas. Early bird registration is now available for the 2023 HD Repair Forum online. The HD Repair Forum is dedicated to serving those involved in the collision repair work of heavy- & medium- duty vehicles in classes […]

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Meyer Distributing Expands Warehouses in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Texas

January 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of three new warehouses. Carlisle, Pa. at 205,090 sq. ft. will service the Northeast. Coppell, Texas at 165,105 will be an expansion to Meyer’s existing Texas warehouses bringing the total square footage to 650,000 sq. ft. servicing the region. Denver, Colo. at 88,771 sq. ft. brings the regional total […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Meyer Distributing, Openings, Pennsylvania, Texas

PGW Auto Glass Announces Two Acquisitions

January 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PGW Auto Glass, LLC announced two acquisitions. On December 27, the company announced it acquired American Glass Distributors, the largest independent wholesale distributor of auto aftermarket glass and supplies in the southern United States. American Glass is headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, and operates 14 locations throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. On January 3, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Pittsburgh Glass Works, Texas

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