Tuesday Ticker: PPG 2022 sales driven by ‘higher selling prices, sales volumes’
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, PPG reports record automotive refinish coatings sales for 2022, while B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers amends its deal to acquire IAA Inc. PPG’s power year PPG reported its fourth quarter 2022 and full-year results last week, reporting record net sales in its automotive refinish line of business. The […]
A New Era: Impact Auto Auctions rebrands to IAA
Toronto, Ontario — Heads-up to the auto recyclers out there; a familiar face in the aftermarket industry has adopted a new name, as Impact Auto Auctions has officially rebranded to IAA. This recent change by the used vehicle distributor can already be seen across IAA’s online platforms, such as its website, Auction Center, Seller Portal, […]
Grab the Keys, Start the Engines: Impact adds two new features to Merchandising Tools
Mississauga, Ontario — Impact Auto Auctions, the Canadian subsidiary of IAA, a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the enhancement of its Interact™ merchandising platform with two new features–Engine Starts and Key Image. These tools provide buyers with additional vehicle details to research, bid, and buy with greater confidence and trust–while also […]
Industry Insider: IAA’s new Merchandising Platform provides a 360 buying approach
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Collision Repair’s Industry Insider sat down with Blair Earle, managing director for Impact Auto Auctions Canada, to learn more about the IAA Interact merchandising platform and how its features can provide trifold—and beyond—benefits to online buyers. Check out this week’s episode to learn more! https://youtu.be/BmijO2yoXB0
Impact Auto Auctions will be raffling off a motorcycle during the 2019 OARA conference and tradeshow
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 8, 2019 – For the past four years Impact Auto Auctions has been contributing towards the Ontario Auto Recyclers Association Scholarship Fund, an initiative that is available to the children of employees of OARA members to pursue post-secondary education or apprenticeship opportunities. For this years OARA conference and […]
Impact Auto Auctions launches mobile app for on-the-go searching and bidding
Mississauga, Ontario — May 23, 2017 — Impact Auto Auctions, a subsidiary of Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) and a business unit of KAR Auction Services, recently announced the launch of their Impact AuctionNow mobile app, a proprietary multi-platform auction technology that enables buyers from across Canada and the world to access thousands of vehicles weekly […]
Tim O’Day named Chief Operating Officer of IAA
Westchester, Illinois — February 15, 2017 — Insurance Auto Auctions has announced that Tim O’Day has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to IAA CEO and President John Kett. “Tim has strong strategy and management expertise and a proven track record of driving customer value through effective and efficient operations,” said Kett. […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ new Edmonton facility is the largest in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — October 5, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries to the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. Located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta, the facility is the largest of its kind in Canada. It features 47 acres […]
CCIF reveals speakers for Vancouver meeting
Ottawa, Ontario — August 29, 2016 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will take place September 29 to 30 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. Industry experts will share insight into the latest collision repair industry trends including diagnostic scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs. The Vancouver meeting […]
Impact Auto Auctions launches enhanced online platform
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Impact Auto Actions has launched a new website with a modern interface and an array of enhancements. The new site, found at impactauto.ca, also offers Impact’s buying customers access to two new tools: My Auction Center, a personalized dashboard designed to streamline the process of sourcing and purchasing […]