Auto body repair shop failed to pay workers correctly for hours over 40 in a workweek. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced it found a Utah body shop improperly classified employees as independent contractors and failed to pay overtime. According to the DOL, Sandpiper Autobody in Pleasant Grove, Utah misclassified […]
Bear River Mutual Selects CCC Platform to Deliver Better Claims Experiences
CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) today announced Bear River Mutual Insurance Company will employ the CCC platform, leveraging the its AI and mobile claims solutions. Bear River Mutual staff will now have access to CCC’s digital tools to resolve claims more conveniently and efficiently for policyholders. CCC works with more than 300 auto insurers in the […]
Team PRP Adds Four Auto Recyclers to Its Transportation Network
Team PRP announced that four current members will soon incorporate their parts into the Denver Hub of its transportation network. “These facilities have long been part of the Team PRP family, and we’re excited to make their inventory available to other members of the network.” said Jarret Hann, executive director of Team PRP. “Each of […]
Wesco Group Acquires Ogden Auto Color
The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the Western U.S. and Canada, announced Ogden Auto Color has joined the Wesco family of companies. Ogden Auto Color is based out of Ogden, Utah with three locations serving the state out of Ogden, Salt Lake City and Orem. Ogden Auto Color was founded in […]
Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Collision Repair Centers to its Network in 14 States
The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021. “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]
Fix Auto USA Adds 7 Collision Repair Centers to Network, Enters Utah Market
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of seven new franchise locations to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. These locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint in the existing markets of Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado and mark the network’s entry into Utah, its 12th state The locations include: Fix Auto Castle Rock (Castle Rock, […]
Abra Adds Two Collision Repair Centers in Utah
Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced it acquired Centric Collision, located at 1545 State Street in Provo, Utah. The 16-employee, 32,000 sq. ft. shop opened on June 4. In a separate transaction, Abra Logan, located at 1240 South Hwy 89 in Logan, Utah opened on June 25. The 21,000 sq. ft. shop has seven […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in Utah
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added a new member, Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co., with headquarters in Ogden, Utah. Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. was founded in 1929. They are a family owned business with the fifth generation still actively involved in managing the business. Bret Thorpe, the COO/CEO, and […]
TechaGlass Purchases Utah Franchise
TechnaGlass announced it has purchased its St. George, Utah franchisee as part of a strategy to grow its corporate owned footprint. The company will retain all employees and continue operations at its existing retail location at 39 South Bluff Street in St. George. This transaction will result in TechnaGlass owning virtually all retail locations in […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the April 27, opening of a Gerber-brand collision repair center in Orem, Utah. The center previously operated as Adams G3 Collision Repair and is located near the north-south interstate highway 15. “We look forward to expanding our services in Utah, and to joining the Orem community which this location has […]