Boyd Group Names New CEO
Boyd Group Income Fund announced that Brock Bulbuck, president and chief operating officer, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the Boyd Group. Terry Smith, former CEO of the Boyd Group, was named executive chairman of the Boyd Group. "Brock has played an integral role in the Boyd Group’s growth and success since
CCAR Recognizing Shops for Excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety Practices
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR), as an extension of its CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, has announced the introduction of its new “GreenLink Shop” recognition program for auto repair facilities. The GreenLink Shop status is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’
Kia Canada to Use OEConnection’s Parts Marketing and Sourcing Technology
OEConnection LLC, an online automotive parts and service exchange, announced that Kia Canada will augment its existing parts distribution facilities with the creation of a virtual in-channel replacement parts warehouse using OEConnection’s D2DLink Web-based technology. Connecting the automaker’s 166 dealership parts departments nationwide, D2DLink will enable dealership parts personnel to more efficiently source needed
Caliber Collision Centers Opens Shop No. 4 in Houston
Caliber Collision Centers announced the addition of yet another shop in the Houston area with the opening of a newly renovated, 23,900-square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair center in Katy, Texas. "The opening of the Katy location is the next step in Caliber’s Houston growth strategy," said Steve Grimshaw, CEO of Caliber Collision Centers. "We’re committed to
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Airbag Basics
Airbags, along with other components of safety restraint systems, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and misinformation is spreading like wildfire. Here’s the real deal on what you need to know to restore them to OEM standards.
CARSTAR President Elected Vice Chair of SCRS Board of Directors
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has elected Dan Bailey, president and chief operating officer of CARSTAR Collision Centers, as the vice chair of the SCRS national board of directors for the 2009 term. Bailey – who has more than 30 years experience in the collision repair industry as a repair professional, shop owner
Four Shops Become CARSTAR Franchises
Recently, four independent collision centers from around the U.S. became CARSTAR Collision Centers. CARSTAR makes up North America’s largest group of collision repair centers with some 400 stores in the United States and Canada. The four newest CARSTAR franchisees include: • San Antonio Kelly CARSTAR Collision in San Antonio, Texas • ACS CARSTAR in Naples, Fla.
Caliber Collision Centers Opens 68th Location
Caliber Collision Centers announced the opening of a new, 16,000-square-foot facility in North Dallas, Texas. The acquired facility is Caliber’s 15th center in north Texas and 68th location overall. "As Caliber management actively pursues additional investments to drive our expansion and growth, this former dealership-owned collision repair facility complements our ongoing strategic plan," said Mark
Eight New Franchises Join CARSTAR Collision Centers
Recently, eight independent collision centers from around the country joined CARSTAR Collision Centers. CARSTAR Collision Centers is North America’s largest group of collision repair centers with some 400 stores in the United States and Canada. As part of CARSTAR, these new franchisees will offer a new array of services and products for collision repair,
NABC Opens Nominations for 2009 PRIDE Awards
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) PRIDE committee has opened nominations for the 2009 PRIDE Awards, which recognize those in the collision industry who donate their time, energy and financial resources to worthy causes outside the industry. As the NABC anticipates the next round of nominations, the organization would like to recognize the four PRIDE