New EPA Rule to Impact Body Shops
A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, "40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources," applies to all body shops and to many other small shops that paint metal and/or plastic parts. It also includes separate requirements for businesses that
Iowa Bill to Create Consumer Advocate Bureau in State
A bill that will create a consumer advocate bureau in Iowa was recently signed into law by Gov. Chet Culver. The bill, House File 2555, deals with a number of issues relating to the Iowa Insurance Department. Under the text of the bill, the consumer advocate bureau will be "responsible for ensuring fair treatment of
Allstate Suspension Resumed in Florida
Allstate has once again been suspended from writing new insurance policies in Florida. Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced the immediate resumption of the ban late yesterday. The suspension is for all lines of business and will stay in effect until Allstate produces all the necessary documents requested by the Office of Insurance. "I’m pleased
Progressive’s April Profit Declined 20 Percent
Progressive recently reported a 20 percent drop in its April profit. The Mayfield Village, Ohio-based company’s net income declined to $108.9 million for the month from $136.7 million last year. Earnings per share dropped 13 percent to $0.16 from $0.19 a year ago. Total revenues for the month were $1.378 billion. Net premiums written declined
LORD Corp. Receives 2007 Vendor of Year Award from I.A.M.G.
LORD Corporation – maker of Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives – was recently named 2007 Vendor of the Year by The International Autobody Marketing Group (I.A.M.G.), a national association of PBE warehouse distributors throughout the United States and Canada. According to Erika Brower, I.A.M.G. operations manager, the award is presented to one successful business partner
WAI Global Appoints Former Keystone Automotive CEO as Executive Chairman
WAI Global announced the appointment of Richard L. Keister as executive chairman of the company and his purchase of an undisclosed ownership position in the organization. Keister most recently served as chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries, which was acquired by LKQ Corporation in October 2007. He continues to serve as a member of
Iowa Bill to Create Consumer Advocate Bureau in State
A bill that will create a consumer advocate bureau in Iowa was recently signed into law by Gov. Chet Culver. The bill, House File 2555, deals with a number of issues relating to the Iowa Insurance Department. Under the text of the bill, the consumer advocate bureau will be "responsible for ensuring fair treatment of
Webinar to Focus on Allstate’s Auto Physical Damage Business and Process Model
Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will present a webinar on May 22 at 11 a.m. PDT on Allstate’s auto physical damage business and process model “Open Platform” Next Generation Release 2.5. Guests will include Bill Daly, assistant vice president claims, and Nick Notte, director auto claims. Daly and Notte will describe the key deliverables, the
New EPA Rule to Impact Body Shops
A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, "40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources," applies to all body shops and to many other small shops that paint metal and/or plastic parts. It also includes separate requirements for businesses that
CARSTAR Names New Director of Field Development
CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc. has named Paul Evans assistant vice president, director of field development. Evans joined CARSTAR three years ago as a regional service manager in the northeast and most recently served as director of franchise development. The franchise development department focuses on adding a steady flow of franchisees into the system that exhibit
Protesters Speak Out Against Roof Crush Safety Proposal
Protesters rallied outside of the Department of Transportation Building in Washington, D.C., recently to protest a roof crush safety proposal which they believe will do little to save lives in automobiles that roll over. Rollovers make up less than 5 percent of all crashes, but 25 percent of all vehicle fatalities are from rollovers - exactly 10,000 every year,
OEConnection Introduces ServiceAdvantage
OEConnection LLC, the company that’s partnering with State Farm on its electronic parts ordering pilot program, today announced its expansion into dealership service lanes with the introduction of ServiceAdvantage to General Motors dealerships. The company, which specializes in the online buying, selling and analysis of original equipment parts, claims that this customizable Web-based tool designed collaboratively with General Motors dealerships will help dealership