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Sep 15, 2024 | 
patch.com | Abby Andrews
The wind and cold weather did not keep senior Chelsea Osei and I from discussing perhaps her biggest accomplishment yet: An Illinois representative for the 62th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. The award is definitely something to gloat about; only 104 students across the country (two students per state, plus 2 from Washington D.C.) are selected to go to Washington D.C. where they “meet with government officials and learn more about policies”.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
focusbankers.com | Abby Andrews
The CEO of Crash Champions shared what he learned while growing his business from a regional MSO to a national brand. Matt Ebert is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, which grew from a regional MSO in the Chicago market to a national consolidator with nearly 650 locations — all in the span of about five years.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
focusbankers.com | Abby Andrews
Michael Giarrizzo Jr. said focusing on certain manufacturers — along with other strategies — has helped his company, DCR Systems, grow. One of the most interesting and innovative operators in the collision repair industry, Michael Giarrizzo Jr. is the CEO of DCR Systems, a dealer-focused body shop group with four distinct business units and 10 locations, including six independent and four licensed franchise shops.
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Nov 3, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Abby Andrews
The refurbished vehicles were donated to local Las Vegas residents in need of reliable transportation.
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News
Published Nov. 3, 2023
One of the most inspiring events of the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, took place Nov. 1, when the National Auto Body Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides program presented fully refurbished vehicles to seven local residents in need of reliable transportation.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Abby Andrews
The companies were winners in the collision repair and refinish and ADAS product categories, respectively.
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News
Published Nov. 2, 2023
Hunter Engineering and Goliath Carts started off the 2023 SEMA Show with a bang, both being named winners of Best New Product awards, presented at the Kick-Off Breakfast before the show opened Oct. 31.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Abby Andrews
The Axalta Irus Mix automates the paint-mixing process, saving body shops money in time, labor and materials.
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News
Published Nov. 2, 2023
Axalta Coating Systems announced its latest innovation, the Axalta Irus Mix, the first and only fully automated paint-mixing machine. This new technology completes the simple three-step Axalta Irus color management process of Scan, Match and now, Mix.
Axalta demonstrated the new machine at an event it hosted Oct.
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Abby Andrews
Sustainability initiatives aren't just about keeping up with regulations. They can also boost a shop's bottom line.
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News
Published Oct. 6, 2023
The latest installment of AirPro Diagnostics' TechTalk 360 webinar series featured guest Gabriel Morley, AVP of DEKRA North America, and hosts Jordan Hendler and George Avery.
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Sep 15, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Simon Alvarez |Mike Anderson |Abby Andrews |Ed Attanasio
An arbitration panel determined Trevor Milton owes his former company for costs and damages it incurred due to his controversial actions.
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Published Oct. 25, 2023
A regulatory filing from Nikola revealed former CEO and founder Trevor Milton has been ordered to pay the company about $165 million in damages. The update appears to have been appreciated by investors, as NKLA stock ended the day up 8.9%.
Nikola said an arbitration panel in New York determined Oct.
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Sep 8, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Mike Anderson |Abby Andrews |Ed Attanasio |Stacey Phillips
Published Sept. 8, 2023
Classic Collision, LLC, announced a new closing Sept. 8---the acquisition of Meyerland Collision Centers in Houston, TX.
Meyerland Collision Centers has been family-owned and proudly serving the Houston Meyerland area for more than 15 years. The Meyerland team, equipment and facilities all demonstrate their commitment to providing the best available customer service and quality care possible.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Mike Anderson |Abby Andrews |Ed Attanasio |Stacey Phillips
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