Iowa Bill to Create Consumer Advocate Bureau in State
A bill that will create a consumer advocate bureau in Iowa was recently signed into law by Gov. Chet Culver. The bill, House File 2555, deals with a number of issues relating to the Iowa Insurance Department. Under the text of the bill, the consumer advocate bureau will be "responsible for ensuring fair treatment of
Iowa Senate Introduces Collision Repair Parts Bills
The Iowa Senate is considering a bill that would bar insurers from requiring repairers to buy parts and supplies from specified sellers. Sen. Steve Warnstadt (D-Sioux City) introduced Senate File 2326, which addresses shops that perform repairs on behalf of the insurer to the property of an insured. The bill defines such requirements of insurers
Consolidator Report
Consolidation news from the week of March 25.
Kinderhook Acquires Kaizen Collision
Kaizen Auto Care is a full-service collision repair chain with 48 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Iowa, Nebraska and Nevada.
Auto Care Association, ASE Announce 2024 World Class Technicians
The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year.
The Success and Growth of OEM Calibration
Jason Stahl talks with James Rodis and Andy Hipwell on the growth and expansion of OEM Calibration.
Auto Body Consolidation Review 2023: Growth Never Rests
The collision repair industry has shown impressive resilience amidst a downturn in global M&A activity.
Enterprise Reports Length of Rental Continues to Decline
Enterprise is reporting that LOR continues to decline for collision-related rentals, with overall LOR for in Q4 2023 at 17.7 days, a one-day decline from Q4 2022.
ASE Education Foundation Names New Officers, Board
The ASE Education Foundation recently announced the officers for its 2024 board of directors as well as new board members.
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Interbay Coatings
Interbay Coatings is a leading specialty coatings distributor catering to the heavy marine and industrial coatings markets.
