CCC Becomes Exclusive Provider of UpdatePromise.com Services
CCC Information Services Inc. and UpdatePromise.com announced today that CCC has become the exclusive provider of the UpdatePromise solution for the automotive claims and collision repair industries. The UpdatePromise solution, which will be rebranded CCC ONE UpdatePlus, will be integrated with the CCC ONE Total Repair Platform, making repairer-customer-insurer status update communications automatic while keeping
WIZARDS Hires National Sales Manager, Business Development Manager
Amy Antonsen, president of WIZARDS Products, is pleased to welcome Harris Rabren aboard as national sales manager and John Darlington as business development manager for their Automotive Products Group. “Their innovative ideas, industry experience and leadership skills will promote our company to the next level while supporting our high standards for quality and core company
Nagy’s Collision Specialists Welcomes John Kirkbride
Multiple-shop operator in Northeastern Ohio hires new controller of operations.
Hertz Partners with DuPont ProfitNet Management System
ProfitNet will now allow collision repair shops to automatically upload their repair order status information directly to Hertz Gateway.
ASA Asking Member Shops to Fill Out Parts Survey
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking all of its Member Shops to fill out a brief seven-question survey about their parts choices and suppliers. How much do you spend annually on OEM and aftermarket parts? Where do you purchase these parts? "Your participation in this survey helps the association better meet your needs," says
Ford Collision Truckload Program Adds 57 New Parts
As program celebrates 15th anniversary, it now has 460-plus high-volume collision parts available.
DuPont Announces 2012 Custom Finishes Appearance Schedule
DuPont Performance Coatings has released the schedule of appearances at national custom car shows, pinstriping affairs and other such events in the U.S. for 2012. Each display will feature a variety of custom artwork and vehicles constructed by well-known builders and car enthusiasts. The custom finishes offering includes: DuPont Cromax Pro Waterborne Basecoats, DuPont
Mitchell Releases Q2 2012 Edition of All-Digital Multi-Edition Industry Trends Report
New edition focuses on frame and unibody straightening.
DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest Starts Today
DuPont Protection Technologies announces the launch of the second annual DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest. The online contest runs today through Sept. 30, 2012, and is open to industrial workers throughout North America. Entrants should submit original photos of themselves wearing a DuPont Tyvek garment after completing their “dirty work.” Entries will be judged
ABRA Acquires Five-Store Bradshaw Collision Repair Operation
Minnesota-based consolidator increases footprint in Tennessee and boosts total shop count to 122 in 12 states.
IIHS Says Cellphone Use Hasn’t Resulted in Big Boost in Crashes
Studies show cellphone use is a distraction, but their use hasn’t resulted in an “epidemic of crashes.”
Bow Auto Parts Joins Team PRP Auto Recycler Network
Bow Auto Parts of Bow, New Hampshire, has recently joined the Team PRP network, increasing their total membership to 111 automotive recyclers. “Bow Auto Parts is a valuable addition to Team PRP," said Kent Rothwell, owner of Weaver Parts and chair of Team PRP’s National Board. "Their membership expands our network in the Northeast region,