AkzoNobel, Axalta Mulling ‘Merger of Equals’
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems confirmed that the companies are engaged in “constructive discussions” regarding a merger of AkzoNobel’s Paints & Coatings unit with Axalta.
New SEMA Program Supports Automotive Education
The new program, in which high school students will oversee and execute an entire project vehicle using a used vehicle purchased and donated by SEMA, is designed to support and engage high school students in the automotive hobby.
SCRS to Present Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at 2017 SEMA Show
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that it will present the inaugural Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
2017 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $160,000 to 60 individuals this year, including 53 SEMA scholarships to current students and seven loan forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.
National Automotive Service Task Force Head Skip Potter to Retire
Potter has begun working with NASTF leadership on the transition to new management.
PNC Riverarch Capital Acquires Painters Supply & Equipment Co.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Painters Supply & Equipment has grown to 21 branch locations across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
SEMA Charter Member Vic Edelbrock Jr. Passes Away
Vic Edelbrock Jr., 80, passed away June 9 at his home in Rolling Hills, Calif., due to complications from a cold, SEMA announced.
Women’s Industry Network Announces Winners of 2017 Scholarship Program
Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to continue their postsecondary education in collision repair; a one-year WIN membership; and 2017 WIN Educational Conference registration fee including travel.
AASP-Minnesota Recognizes Retired Body Shop Owner Roger Bonn as Honorary Member
Bonn, recently retired from Peter’s Body Shop in St. Cloud, Minn., is only the third AASP-MN member to receive honorary membership.
asTech Appoints Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Repairify, maker of the asTech diagnostic scan tool, recently announced the addition of Frank Terlep as chief technology officer and Todd Balan as senior vice president of corporate development, respectively.
