Brown’s Collision Center Named Farmers’ 2012 Eastern Division Shop of the Year
Farmers Insurance has named Brown’s Collision Center in Bentonville, Ark., the 2012 Eastern Division Shop of the Year. The shop was selected from 663 collision repair centers in 23 states. The decision was based on criteria including estimating skills, service volume, quality of repair, customer service and community involvement. The award was presented Wednesday, April
Stacy Bartnik Named Executive Director of Team PRP
Team PRP has appointed Stacy Bartnik as its new executive director. “Stacy has a tremendous amount of experience in the repair industry, and her knowledge is going to accelerate the already rapid growth that we are experiencing,” said Mike Kunkel, president of Team PRP’s national board. “She knows our business model and will be able
Mississippi AG Instructs Insurers to Pay Properly for Hail Damage
Letter comes after collision repairers complain that insurers are not paying for necessary procedures to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition after recent hail storm.
ASA Expresses Opposition to Maine Right to Repair Legislation at State Hearing
Shop owner Ken Boyce presented testimony on behalf of the association.
OEConnection Expands CollisionLink in Canada
Chrysler Canada to begin roll-out of parts ordering solution to dealerships nationwide.
Church Brothers Makes Donation to Local Community Center through Indiana Pacers Partnership
Indianapolis-based MSO contributes $5,000 to Concord Neighborhood Center.
PartsTrader Announces Updates to Program
New function allows repairers and suppliers to provide performance feedback.
Collision Repair Experts to Host Traveling Industry Symposium
Fix Auto USA program to offer practical context to a rapidly-evolving industry that is presenting new challenges to repairers on a daily basis.
ASRW Named to 2012 U.S. Top 250 Trade Shows List
List represents the top 250 trade shows held last year ranked by net square footage in the U.S.
SCRS Presents Industry Achievement Awards
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recognized a select group of professionals who have demonstrated outstanding service and accomplishment at the association’s Industry Achievement Awards and Reception, which was held April 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix, Ariz. The ceremony was presided over by newly elected SCRS Chairman Ron Reichen. The awards and
Spanesi Hosts Company Founder at U.S. Grand Opening
Orazio Spanesi visits U.S. subsidiary in Naperville, Ill.
GEICO Donates $46,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation recently donated $46,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation to provide $6,000 in collision student scholarships and $25,000 in special school grants in 2013. An additional $15,000 will go toward the Collision Repair Education Campaign, which supports all Education Foundation activities including the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant. The scholarships and