Team PRP Appoints New Executive Director
Team PRP announced it named Jarret W. Hann as its new executive director.

Podcast to Focus on Changing Face of Collision Supply Chain
Chris Daglis of PARTnered Solutions and Chad Counselman of All Auto Recalls are inviting the collision repair industry to a free podcast on the automotive recycling world April 27 at 6 p.m. EST.
PartsTrader and URG Announce Integration to Simplify Recycled Parts Ordering
URG and PartsTrader announced the availability of a new integration that allows member yards to automatically see their inventory for each part and reduce manual data entry.

ARA Supports NSF International’s Automotive Recycler Certification
Two leading automotive trade groups, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the United Recyclers Group LLC (URG), have announced their support for NSF International’s automotive recycler certification program.

VIDEO: Understanding Types of Crash Parts, Presented by Honda
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses the many different kinds of crash parts and how you can help your customer understand what they are.

Free CIECA Webinar to Focus on Improving Recycled Parts Procurement Process:
During the Aug. 28 webinar, Jim McKinney, owner of EZ Management Solutions, will talk about how to improve the recycled part procurement process.

AASP/MA Rallies Members Against Damaged Recycled Parts
AASP/MA is urging Massachusetts collision repairers to file complaints with the state’s Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board (ADALB) when they receive original insurance estimates that include damaged recycled parts.

Insurance Auto Auctions Opens Wyoming Branch
With the branch opening in Wyoming, Insurance Auto Auctions is the only salvage auto auction with locations in all 50 states, according to the company.

West Virginia Bill Would Require New OEM Crash Parts on Newer Vehicles
The West Virginia Senate is considering a bill that would forbid body shops and insurance carriers from specifying aftermarket crash parts and recycled OEM parts for three-year-old and newer vehicles.

ABPA Convention and Trade Show Set for April 24-27 in San Diego
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will hold its 2018 Annual Convention and Trade Show from April 24-27 at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa.

Original One Parts Announces 2018 Lunch-and-Learn Events
Original One Parts, a St. Louis-based distributor of like-new OE crash parts, will present a series of lunch-and-learn events at various trade shows and conferences in 2018.

Team PRP Automotive Recycling Partners Mobilize to Assist with Disaster-Relief Efforts
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Team PRP partners around the United States mobilized swiftly with an efficient strategy to offer assistance to those in urgent need.
