The Boyd Group Opens Two New Body Shops in North Carolina and Washington
New shops increase number of U.S. locations to 187.
Axalta Coating Systems Receives Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award
Company receives award fourth year in a row.
Axalta Coating Systems Partners with Optima Automotive
Axalta Coating Systems, formerly DuPont Performance Coatings, has partnered with Optima Automotive to work with its customers on its overall Web presence marketing tactics. This will include website development/design, search engine optimization, social media management, pay-per-click campaign management and reputation management. “Mark Claypool and Optima Automotive are clear leaders in the field of Web presence
PPG Launches New IT Support Program for Customers
Multilingual ‘Color Support’ program offers customer service both on-site and over the phone.
AudaExplore Releases Updated Estimating Software
AudaExplore has announced the availability of Audatex Estimating version 7.0, which delivers a range of data enhancements and compatibility with the latest operating systems and browsers, including Internet Explorer 10. Most significantly, this new release of AudaExplore’s flagship estimating software has been optimized for use with Windows 8 tablet computers, allowing appraisers and collision repair
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Makes Largest Acquisition in Company History
Purchase of 23 Precision Collision Auto Body repair centers in Washington pushes nationwide shop count to 172.
Car-O-Liner Names Peter Richardson Key Accounts Manager
Richardson will work closely with OEMs and MSOs to better understand their needs.
CIC Standards Committee Announces 2013 Objectives and New Chairs
After seven years, standards work within CIC to conclude in November.
Registration Now Open for 2013 SEMA Show
Individuals may now register online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
LKQ Corporation Partners with Shwab Elementary School for Opening of Leadership Institute
Initiative aims to hone leadership skills amongst students.
Seidner’s Collision Centers Adds 14th Location
Acquisition of Wally and Jim’s Body Shop in Ontario, Calif., marks second acquisition of 2013.
Texas Franchise Bill Passes House
Bill would address inequity of dealership body shops being taxed at half the rate as independent shops.