Proud Partners: OEConnection acquires VeriFacts Automotive
Cleveland, Ohio — OEConnection (OEC) has acquired VeriFacts Automotive, Repairer Driven News reported Friday. OEC Collision Vice President and General Manager Bill Lopez confirmed the acquisition in an email to Repairer Driven News, stating his company “saw an opportunity to join forces and create a flexible and dynamic solution for the Certified Repair Network space […]
Triple Threat: Global Finishing Solutions appoints three new VPs
Osseo, Wisconsin — Global Finishing Solutions has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents: Tom Carlson, VP of operations; Marty Hedlund, VP of industrial sales and Ellie Ramey, VP of auto refinish sales. As vice president of operations, Carlson offers 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial sector. He has worked with change […]
Up Fore Grabs: GFS to host Helicopter Ball drop with $2,000 prize
Osseo, Wisconsin — Looking for your chance to win either US$2,000 or a signed jacket from custom car builders the Ringbrothers? Well, you better bust out your wallet and buy up as many golf balls as you can—Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) have a contest for you! On Wednesday, […]
Bag It Up: Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council calls on eBay to end airbag sales on site
Dearborn, Michigan — The Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2) has issued a call-to-action for eBay to cease its sale of airbags and airbag components, stating that it is the “only way to prevent the sale of dangerous counterfeit airbags” on eBay.com. A2C2 said it has been working with e-commerce marketplaces like eBay since 2015, highlighting the […]
Pull Out Your Coloured Pencils: Toyota Dream Car Contest now accepting entries
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have a larger-than-life automobile design bouncing around in your brain? Well, if you’re under the age of 15—or know someone under the age of 15—you’ll want to know about Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest. Over the past few years, Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest has evolved from a colourful visual […]
Tuesday Ticker: October 12, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Magna may have an opportunity to pick up Qualcomm’s leftovers from the Veoneer acquisition; an Ontario-based battery maker lands a unique deal to break ground in Quebec; while Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces a new home for the EV brand. More opportunities for Magna Magna International may have missed out […]
Pumpkins for Pizza: Carve a pumpkin with your team for a shot at a $150 pizza party
Nashville, Tennessee — To celebrate the spooky season, Dave Luehr’s Elite Bodyshop Solutions is hosting a pumpkin carving contest with a $150 pizza party on the line. To enter the contest, all you need to do is get your team together, carve up your most creative design and either share your pics on social media […]
Building the Board: Simplicity Car Care announces Advisory Board, names two members
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care has announced the addition of its newly-appointed advisory board, along with its first two members: Bill Brower, who currently serves as vice president and head of auto claims strategy for a leading data and analytics provider, and Dan Cockerell, former vice president of Walt Disney Resort’s Magic Kingdom. According […]
Tuesday Ticker: October 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Magna gets booted from its proposed deal with automotive technology group Veoneer, Rivian officially files its initial public offering (IPO) and Axalta reevaluates its full-year guidance. Melancholy at Magna Swedish automotive technology firm Veoneer has opted to go with Qualcomm’s $37-per-share merger bid following a previously announced merger with Aurora, […]
Paint the Future: AkzoNobel invites four Chinese startups to collaborate following winners announcement
Shanghai, China — Four startups have been invited to collaborate with AkzoNobel after being announced as the winners of the Paint the Future China startup challenge. The exciting announcement wrapped up a two-day accelerator event, which brought 17 finalists together with 30 AkzoNobel experts for face-to-face discussions about collaborative opportunities that could potentially push the boundaries […]
