AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors
New board is effective July 1, 2012.
AASP Denounces State Farm’s New Parts Procurement Program
National association calls it an “unprecedented and uninvited intrusion into the business of collision repair.”
ASA Holds Annual Business Meeting in Texas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual business meeting May 7-8 at the Grand Hyatt DFW International Airport, located at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in north Texas. The primary focus of this year’s event was the association’s significance in the industry and its goal to remain relevant to the needs of today’s members. To
PPG Employee Helps Flying Horse Farms as Part of Daughter’s Legacy
Losing his 12-year-old daughter to cancer inspired John Lewis to help other children with serious illnesses leave their sickness behind.
State Farm Attempts to Dispel ‘Misinformation’ on Parts Program via Video to Select Service Shops
Claims Consultant George Avery says State Farm has taken issue with way some in industry have portrayed them.
CCC Information Services Inc. Convenes Science Advisory Board
CCC Information Services Inc. announced today it has formed a Science Advisory Board comprised of top professors in the areas of predictive data modeling, data analysis and science to assist the company in assessing and advancing the strategic and practical applications of these disciplines in its future product innovation. The CCC Science Advisory Board, which
Birmingham Body Shops Dropping State Farm Select Service Program Due to PartsTrader
Repairer claims that 40 percent of Select Service shops in area have decided to part ways with State Farm rather than participate in new parts ordering and bidding process.
Sterling Autobody Opens New Store in Chicago Area
Lincolnwood, Ill., facility represents 7th store in Chicago area and 63rd nationwide.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Opens 123rd Facility
New Macon, Ga., facility represents 7th new repair center opening in past 30 days.
Mitchell CTO Erez Nir Named Finalist for San Diego Magazine’s Top Tech Exec Awards
Mitchell, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, has announced that its chief technology officer, Erez Nir, has been nominated as a finalist for San Diego Magazine‘s Top Tech Exec Awards, which recognize the most outstanding information technology executives in San Diego.
Caliber Collision Centers Opens 10th Center in San Antonio Area
Acquisition of Legend Collision Center and reopening as Caliber West San Antonio represents 49th facility in Texas.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the