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 July 26.

CARSTAR Chicagoland Showcases Collision Jobs at Career Fair

CARSTAR recently hosted a booth at the Lincoln Technical Vocational College Career Fair to showcase careers in collision repair.

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Crash Champions Acquires Anderson-Behel Body Shop

This is the company’s first expansion in the San Francisco Bay Area after initially entering the Northern California market last month.

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AkzoNobel, Mercedes Extend Partnership in China and Indonesia

AkzoNobel will continue to be a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services in China and a preferred partner in Indonesia.

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STRSW: Hitting the Spot

Understanding why squeeze-type resistance spot welding is becoming the preferred/required attachment method of OEMs is imperative to help ensure a complete, safe and quality repair.

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Milwaukee Adds Deep Organizer to PACKOUT Modular Storage System

This new organizer provides users with another versatile and durable solution for storing large fittings and accessories.

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2024 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15.

Registration for the 2024 SEMA Show is now open. Taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2024 SEMA Show will reveal the future of the aftermarket as attendees connect with thousands of leading manufacturers showcasing the latest products, trends and technology in the industry.

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15. The weeks-long selection process will lay the foundation for this year’s floor plan, which will encompass millions of square feet of displays throughout the entire Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding parking lots.

Repairify Appoints New VP of General Automotive Repair Markets

Industry veteran Ben Johnson will lead asTech Mechanical’s business development and product management teams.

ALLDATA Adds Repair Planner to Collision Repair Platform

Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with OEM accuracy.

AkzoNobel Announces New Business Development Manager

Brian Martin has joined AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as business development manager for North America.

Longtime Family Collision Repair Business Joins Forces with CARSTAR

JC Auto Rebuilders of Rockford, Ill., has rebranded as CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilders.

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Mike Anderson Makes Successful Debut at NORTHEAST Show

Anderson’s main message was: Being successful tomorrow is dependent upon what one does today.

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