Kadel’s Auto Body Donates 100 Turkeys to Local Food Banks
Pacific Northwest-based MSO delivers holiday meals to eight organizations.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 11-Store Florida Collision Operation
Acquisition doubles the number of locations MSO has in Florida; expected to generate annual sales of $23 million.
CARSTAR Adds Locations in Washington and Florida
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, North America’s largest multi-shop operator network (MSO), has announced the opening of Hi-Tech CARSTAR Eastside in Washington and Orlando American CARSTAR Collision in Winter Park, Fla. In Washington, the new shop at 702 East 64th St. in Tacoma marks owner Tracey Copeland’s fourth CARSTAR location. Orlando American CARSTAR
ASRW 2012 Deemed ‘Solid Event’
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) reports that 2012 was a solid event for industry professionals, with well-attended key events, compelling education and a world-class trade show floor. ASRW featured 237 exhibiting companies, with 43 new exhibitors and 16,652 attendees. “By all standards and measurements, ASRW 2012 was a successful event,” stated Ron Pyle, ASA
VeriFacts Automotive Names Douglas Irish Senior Vice President, Operations
In his new position, Irish will be responsible for day-to-day operations, product planning and development.
ChemSpec USA Redesigns Website
ChemSpec USA has redesigned its website at www.chemspecpaint.com. The site features a fresh, new look and is packed with updated information about the company and its products. Visitors can access the latest news, review product lines or retrieve a formula in one stop. The new design also features a comprehensive media section with all of
CARSTAR Adds Locations in Southern California and Texas
Precise Automotive CARSTAR and JD Auto CARSTAR Collision join MSO network.
CARSTAR Launches New Website
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, North America’s largest multi-shop operator (MSO), has recently launched a completely new website – www.CARSTAR.com. The site has been designed to serve consumers looking for a quality body shop, for independent shop owners who are considering joining CARSTAR, and insurance professionals. The new site’s navigation and map-driven Store Locator
Sherwin-Williams to Host Annual Vision Conference in Palm Springs, Calif.
A-Plus Network event will offer training, industry speakers and group breakout sessions.
ASA Repairers Meet with State Farm to Voice Concerns About Parts Pilot
State Farm claims there is no data to date demonstrating that PartsTrader application is negatively impacting parts profit.