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PPG Invests $44 million to Boost Global Powder Coatings Production

May 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced a $44 million investment to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. Collectively, the investment – $30 million for U.S. plants and $14 million for facilities in Latin America – is expected to increase overall capacity, add production capabilities for bonded metallic powders, improve processing times with automated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brazil, Indiana, Mexico, North Carolina, Powder Coatings, PPG, Texas

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Centers in Texas and North Carolina

May 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds four locations in two transactions. Classic Collision, LLC announced Friday it closed the acquisition of four new collision repair centers in two separate transactions. Classic Collision acquired David Collision Repair with a single location in Georgetown, Texas and CARSTAR Jerry Rhynes Collision with three locations in Albemarle, Charlotte and Pineville, N.C. Since 1978, David […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, North Carolina, Texas

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Pflugerville, Texas

May 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR UCF Collision Pflugerville, a more than 50,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 4674 Priem Lane Suite 206 in Pflugerville, Texas. Sam Naimat, owner of CARSTAR UCF Collision Pflugerville, is an experienced business developer with a proven track record of establishing multiple Mercedes Benz dealerships across Florida. “I […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

CARSTAR Announces Opening of New Collision Repair Center in Sequin, Texas

April 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Shanafelt, a 22,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 955 W Kingsbury Street, in Seguin, Texas. Eddie Donhauser, owner of CARSTAR Shanafelt, has spent his whole life in the collision repair industry. From an early age, Eddie was exposed to the industry as his father spent his entire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Texas

April 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced April 7 that it acquired Pinnacle CARSTAR Auto Body in Tomball, Texas.  “We have specialized in keeping our customers’ vehicles looking as good as (or better than!) the day they bought them and believe that Classic Collision will continue our dedication to our craftsmanship,” stated Martin Russel former owner of Pinnacle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

National Auto Body Council Announces Winners of Texas Golf Fundraiser

April 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The members, partners and colleagues of the National Auto Body Council saddled up for the NABC Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Rides presentation – all held on Tuesday, April 4, at Lone Star Golf Course in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds […]

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

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

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