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 Nov. 22.

Worker Death: What Went Wrong?

In March 2021, a 43-year-old worker at a vehicle aluminum parts manufacturer in Ohio was struck and killed by a machine’s barrier door. What went wrong?

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Hunter Announces Two Additions to International Field Team

Frank Schmidt will be joining Hunter as its new business consultant for Northeast Asia, and Ranjeet Mahato will serve as business consultant for the newly formed North African region.

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NABC Donates Recycled Ride to N.Y. Family

The NABC, GEICO and Gabe’s Collision Center donated a refurbished vehicle to a deserving East Amherst, N.Y., family.

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U-POL System 20 Primers and Clearcoats, Part 1 (VIDEO)

Dan Reutter, technical specialist with U-POL, discusses U-POL’s high-build primer from their System 20 primers and clearcoats.

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SEMA Opens Applications for Speakers of 2022 Education Program

Applications are open to innovative thinkers, industry experts and dynamic presenters who can share ideas, technologies and expertise with the industry.

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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.