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Claim Genius Joins GT Fusion

February 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Claim Genius announced it joined GT Fusion, the UK-based platform for damage repair estimation powered by AI technology partners. GT Fusion will enable insurtechs to expedite and streamline motor claims processes with greater automation. Together, the companies will enable accurate and reliable image analysis and cost estimation, leveraging GT Motive’s estimatic estimating data and Claim […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claim Genius, GT Fusion, United Kingdom

Richard Goode Named Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland at PPG

February 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Refinish UK & Ireland announced the retirement of Mark Clarke, Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland and the appointment of Richard Goode to the position. After 45 years in the Vehicle Aftermarket, Clarke informed PPG of his intention to retire. Clarke joined PPG in 2006 and has since held a series of successful business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, People, PPG Industries, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Midlands

February 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the expansion of its collision repair network in the Midlands with the appointment of Four Ways Accident Repair Centre in Atherstone. The repairer, who will operate as Fix Auto Atherstone, strategically fills a void in the region for the network between Fix Auto UK repair centers in Birmingham, Lichfield, Coalville, Coventry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

UK’s Alton Cars Repair Group’s 14 Collision Repair Centers Acquired in Management Buyout

February 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alton Cars Accident Repair Group has been acquired in a management buyout for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1979, the business has grown to sales of £48.5 million ($65.7 million) and has evolved into one of the largest independent collision repair groups in the UK, with 370 staff across 14 locations. Alton Cars has working […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alton Cars Accident Repair Group, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northeast

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the addition of Sherwoods Accident Repair Centre, part of the Sherwoods Motor Group, will now operate as Fix Auto Washington. The collision repair center joins following an aggressive investment program that has seen the installation of two energy efficient spraybooths – one of which is designed to accommodate large LCVs, camper […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

IAA Secures Ground for New UK Branch in Bristol

January 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced that it has secured ground for the construction of a new full-service facility in Bristol, located in the southwest region of the United Kingdom. The additional capacity resulting from the new location will help to meet growing demand in the region. “The Bristol branch demonstrates IAA’s strong, ongoing commitment to investing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Lake District

December 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Six weeks after announcing its first fully branded site in Northern Ireland, Fix Auto UK announced the appointment of its inaugural repair center in the iconic Lake District. Irvings Bodyworks, with more than 10,000 sq. ft. based in the heart of the historic sea-side town of Workington, had joined the network and will operate as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in Northern Ireland

November 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

After almost 16 years, Fix Auto UK announced it finally has a presence in Northern Ireland with the appointment of Fix Auto Lagan Side. Prolific collision repairer Greer Gardiner who runs the family-owned business in County Down, is the first in the region to officially join the network, ensuring that for the first time since […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Steve Warwick Named to the Solera Audatex UK Sales Team

October 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Warwick has moved from his position as Regional Trainer to that of Business Development Manager responsible for Audatex sales within the UK body shop industry. Starting his career as a body shop manager for the Karl Vella Group in the North-West, Warwick moved through a number of assessor positions within the body shop and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, People, Solera, United Kingdom

IAA Acquires Integrated Salvage and Vehicle Dismantling Company in UK

October 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced an agreement to acquire the stock of SYNETIQ Ltd., a leading integrated salvage and vehicle dismantling company in the United Kingdom, for £225 million ($309.75 million). IAA, Inc. will acquire the stock of SYNETIQ through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary IAA International Holdings Limited. Founded in 2019 from the merger […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Auto Auctions, United Kingdom

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