Press Release: Collision Centers of America Selects Mitchell’s ABS Enterprise for Shop Management
Mitchell International, a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, today announced that Collision Centers of America (CCA) has signed a five-year contract to deploy Mitchell’s ABS Enterprise management system across all 16 of its repair centers throughout Chicago. CCA selected ABS Enterprise upon completion of
PPG Says Waterborne Paint Conversions Gaining Momentum
According to PPG, more and more collision shops are making the transition to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations in California and Canada. The move, intended to reduce VOC atmospheric emissions and improve air quality, has so far resulted in more than 700 collision shops making the transition to
U.S. Chemical & Plastics Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
U.S. Chemical & Plastics, a division of Alco Industries and a manufacturer of repair, refinish, appearance and maintenance products for the automotive aftermarket, has earned ISO 9001:2000 certification. “Automotive aftermarket customers want to work with companies dedicated to providing goods and services that exceed their expectations for quality, consistency and delivery,” said Tom Perry, president.
Progressive Now Available to Massachusetts Consumers
Today Progressive began offering car insurance policies to Massachusetts drivers online. The insurer entered the Massachusetts private passenger auto market after recent regulatory reforms allowed companies to compete for customers with their own products and prices. The country’s third largest auto insurer, Progressive is phasing in its buying options for Massachusetts drivers over time. While
I-CAR Education Foundation Awards $70,000+ in Grants
The I-CAR Education Foundation has provided 23 schools I-CAR Live Curriculum and training grants that will assist 10 instructors to attend the I-CAR Instructor Qualification Workshop (IQW). The curriculum grants, with a retail value of more than $65,000, and training grants, with a value of $4,000, are funded by the Collision Repair Education Campaign, formerly
California Legislators Considering Four Collision Repair Bills
Four bills affecting collision repair in California remain alive in the state legislature. Here’s a breakdown: 1. The full state Senate will vote on Senate Bill 1059 (Sen. Carole Migden, D-San Francisco), sponsored by the Collision Repair Association of California, sometime during the second or third week of May. Collision repair trade associations and consumer
California Legislators Considering Four Collision Repair Bills
Four bills affecting collision repair in California remain alive in the state legislature. Here’s a breakdown: 1. The full state Senate will vote on Senate Bill 1059 (Sen. Carole Migden, D-San Francisco), sponsored by the Collision Repair Association of California, sometime during the second or third week of May. Collision repair trade associations and consumer
CRA Wants GEICO Labor Rate Survey Scrutinized
Labor rate surveys will be the focus of the next series of meetings involving representatives of collision repairers, insurers and the California insurance commissioner. Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) lobbyist Richard Steffen said that he will discuss GEICO’s new labor rate survey at the first meeting on May 6. “The CRA will be challenging
EPA Summit to Host Paint Regulation Compliance Session
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold its 2008 Environmental Summit in Washington, D.C., later this month, and the EPA’s Environmental Assistance Network (EAN) will sponsor a special session May 21 to discuss environmental assistance opportunities and needs. The session will focus on the retail sector and paints and coating area sources. The U.S.
LKQ Corporation Reports Record Revenues
LKQ Corporation today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008, with revenue of $491.9 million, net income of $30.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.22. "We reported record revenue and earnings for the quarter with revenue growth at 109 percent and net income growth at just over 95 percent," said
Latest Mitchell Report Focuses on Five Industry-Changing Trends
Mitchell International today released the second quarter 2008 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR), the company’s quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics. This edition’s Quarterly Feature, “5 Trends That Will Change Our Industry,” by Greg Horn, Mitchell’s vice president of Industry Relations, provides a candid look at how current movements