October 10, 2008
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SAN DIEGO — MAACO Collision Repair & Auto Painting signed a new multi-year agreement to use Audatex Estimating and other complementary Audatex software in its U.S. auto collision repair and paint centers.
October 10, 2008
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CHICAGO — LKQ Corporation said it acquired the assets of Automotive Rebuilders Supply Co. Inc. (ARSCO), a heavy-duty truck recycled parts business. The business is located in metro-Chicago and realized revenue of approximately $9.5 million on a trailing 12-month basis.
October 9, 2008
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The Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA) testified in support of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance’s proposed repeal of 211 CMR 93:00, which is known as the cost containment regulation.
October 9, 2008
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Allstate Insurance Company contributed $60,000 in September to support the I-CAR Education Foundation mission. This contribution to the Education Foundation’s Industry Partners Annual Fund will support many Education Foundation activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.
October 8, 2008
By:
Brian Albright
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The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) have appealed a recent court decision that would have required insurance companies in the state conduct a labor rate survey and use the data as the sole factor in determining rates for collision repair shops.
October 8, 2008
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American International Group Inc. (AIG) said it intends to refocus the company on its core property and casualty insurance businesses and generate sufficient liquidity to repay the outstanding balance of its loan from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and address its capital structure.
October 8, 2008
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SAN DIEGO – AutocheX will hold its seventh annual Premier Achiever Awards ceremony at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) in Las Vegas, when it will recognize collision repair facilities that have consistently demonstrated their commitment to customer care by achieving exceptional customer satisfaction ratings in 2008.
October 8, 2008
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MUKWONAGO, Wis. – The Collision Equipment Group (CEG) has entered into an agreement with both AMH Canada LTD and R. G. Grabber, Inc. Auto Body Collision Repair Equipment Division to exclusively distribute their equipment.
October 3, 2008
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WILMINGTON, Del. – Chrysler LLC has granted global approval of DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat, per the requirements of Chrysler LLC's global paint refinish material and process certification.
