IWK 250 Presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body to celebrate 10th anniversary
James River, Nova Scotia — March 1, 2016 — There are a lot of connections between collision repair and the racing world. Just one example out of many: the IWK 250 Presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body. The annual race has just revealed a new logo for its 10th anniversary. The IWK 250 was created […]
Auto dealers band together against distracted driving
Vancouver, British Columbia — March 1, 2016 — More than 670 Canadian auto dealers are banding together to ask their customers to help end distracted driving. In total, distracted driving is responsible for 4 million vehicle collisions a year in North America. Canada’s auto dealers have come together to help fight the phenomenon with the […]
LKQ further diversifies with Pittsburgh Glass Works acquisition
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 1, 2016 — LKQ has announced it will acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) from private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. and PPG Industries, an acquisition that continues the company’s recent diversification efforts. PGW is a major player in the auto glass manufacturing business. The price of the purchase […]
Registration officially opens for NACE 2016
Anaheim, California — March 1, 2016 — It’s never too early to start thinking about how to spend your summer. Registration for NACE 2016 is now officially open. According to a statement from show management, this year’s event will offer the best conference program, live demonstrations, exclusive OE training, world-class exhibits and networking in the show’s […]