NeoMedia to Distribute Micro Paint and Auto Aftermarket Products in China
Software developer NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. said that it has reached a definitive agreement to bring its NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair business to the People’s Republic of China as well as be a distributor of other automotive aftermarket products.
PBE Jobbers Bullish on Collision Repair Market Growth
Paint and body equipment (PBE) jobbers are bullish on the future collision repair market with 92 percent of those surveyed expecting an increase in sales for the next 12 months, according to the 2005 edition of Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics & Analysis, published by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Akzo Nobel Hosts Profitability Conference
Chemical company Akzo Nobel has been working with International Truck and Engine Company (ITEC) to enable the company with the tools needed to discover hidden opportunities within their North American operations at 2005 Akzo Nobel Profitability Conference in San Francisco.
Collision Industry Foundation to Hold Industry Bus Fundraiser
The Collision Industry is joining together to buy a specially- equipped bus for long-term benefactor Camp-Mak-A-Dream. The vehicle will be on display at NACE 2005.
NACE to Host International Bodyshop Industry Symposium
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced that IBIS@NACE, an exclusive, globally motivated, one-day program aimed at senior managers, industry leaders and influencers from all sides of the collision repair market, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns ‘Avery vs State Farm’ Crash Parts Lawsuit
After almost three years of deliberation, the Illinois Supreme Court yesterday overturned the billion-dollar Avery vs State Farm lawsuit, which alleged that the nation’s largest insurance company had deceived policyholders by specifying the use of non-OEM parts for collision repairs and had failed to perform its obligations under the contract and breached its contract with the plaintiff class. The Supreme Court of Illinois, however, ruled that the Williamson County Circuit Court erred in certifying a nationwide class in the Avery case because of differing language in different policies.
BASF Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter Automotive Refinish Training Schedule
BASF’s Automotive Refinish business has issued its North American training schedule for the fourth quarter of 2005. Courses will be conducted at 10 training facilities in the United States and Canada, with nine of the locations offering OEM certification training. French-language courses are offered in the Montreal facility.
CIECA’s First Repairer Advisory Panel Meeting Held in Scottsdale
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that the newly commissioned Repairers Advisory Panel (RAP) held its first meeting in Scottsdale, AZ on July 26.
True2Form Collision Repair Centers Debuts New Facility
True2Form Collision Repair Centers, LLC, has announced the grand opening of its new 13,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair center in Wilmington, NC. This facility is True2Form’s second center in Wilmington.
National Auto Body Council Ignites Industry Raffle for Camp Mak-A-Dream
Camp Mak-A-Dream needs a bus, and two lucky raffle ticket winners will get to see some very fast cars, as the collision industry once again steps on the gas to serve those in need.
Diamond Triumph Acquires the Assets of Settles Glass Co.
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc., announced it has acquired the retail auto and fabrication glass assets of Settles Glass Companies, Incorporated. Settles Glass provides complete glass service for auto and home glass customers. The acquisition will provide Diamond Triumph’s customers with an additional 18 full-service retail locations throughout Massachusetts and one full-service retail location in New Hampshire. Annual unaudited revenues of Settles Glass approximated $9.5(m) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
ADP Claims Services Group Streamlines Estimating and Parts Ordering Workflow with Latest Shoplink Release
ADP Claims Services Group announced DealerElement, a Shoplink add-on module that allows collision repair shops to synchronize data between their Shoplink estimating system and the parts and service applications of ADP’s w.e.b.Suite2005 dealer management system. By seamlessly linking customer, vehicle and parts information from the Shoplink estimating system and w.e.b.Suite2005, DealerElement reduces the time needed to write an estimate, eliminates mistakes associated with entering administrative information and significantly improves parts ordering efficiency for both the body shop and for the dealership.