Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Jan. 16.

Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii Purchases Island Fender

Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii, a family-owned company with more than 50 years in business, has announced the purchase of Island Fender in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Crash Champions Expands in Connecticut

Crash Champions announced that they have acquired Gengras Collision Center in East Hartford, Conn.

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WyoTech’s $16M Expansion Brings Need for More Instructors

The school seeks new instructors to staff its new 90,000-square-foot expansion and accommodate its burgeoning student body.

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CREF Celebrates a Successful 2022

CREF saw over $12 million in support distributed in 2022 in support of collision repair educational programs, schools and students.

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2022 BSB Year in Review: Top Product News

Jason Stahl and Nadine Battah count down the top 10 product news of 2022.

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CCG Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

For over 40 years, Square One Systems has delivered effective solutions to collision repairers centered around analytics, collaboration and accountability.

Certified Collision Group, Inc., (CCG) announced it has acquired Square One Systems and Coyote Vision Group. 

“CCG is excited to welcome Square One and the Coyote Vision Group to our portfolio," said Michelle Sullivan, CEO of CCG. "Square One has demonstrated over 40 years of innovative leadership in delivering effective solutions centered around analytics, collaboration and accountability. Performance-driven groups enhance top-performing, like-minded operators, ultimately elevating the entire industry. We are delighted to continue supporting Coyote Vision Group and Square One Performance group members as they optimize business performance, seize opportunities and foster community growth."

Keene Auto Body: Since 1928

Ensio Piispanen immigrated from Finland to the U.S. and founded Keene Auto Body in 1928.

AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Show Bodywork Bowl

The competition featured 70 competitors showcasing their skills in welding, painting and estimating.

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Crash Champions Appoints Industry Veteran to Board of Directors

Barrett Callaghan brings two decades of industry experience to Crash Champions from Shift Technology and CCC Intelligent Solutions.

Marine Corps Veteran Joins Maaco Family

Quincy Land, owner of the newly opened Maaco in O’Fallon, has 20 years of dedicated service as a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps.

I-CAR Recognizes Industry Excellence with Chairman’s Awards Presentation

Collision repair leaders Lou DiLisio, Nick Notte, Tim O’Day and Ford Motor Company honored for outstanding contributions.