Owner of towing business alleged to have inflated costs, charging 27 vehicle owners nearly $300,000 for short-trip tows. Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Allegheny County Police Department, announced charges against the owner of a Pittsburgh-based towing company for inflating tow costs by charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices. Vincent G. Fannick, […]
Pennsylvania Issues Guidance On Insurers’ Use Of Artificial Intelligence
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is the latest state to announce guidance for insurers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On April 6, the Department issued Notice 2024-04, which includes recommended best practices for how insurers obtain, develop and use certain AI technologies and systems, and advises insurers on what information PID may request […]
Matthew’s Auto Supplies Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Matthews Auto Supplies has joined RDA organization. Matthew’s Auto Supplies, owned by Rick and Colleen Haas was started in 2009 by Rick Haas and Rob Snyder. In 2017 they became a BASF Color Source distributor. They have grown to six locations in Allentown, Newtown Square, Wikes-Barre and Scranton, […]
Pennsylvania College of Technology Receives Nearly $1.5 Million NSF Grant to Aid Transportation and Collision Repair Workforce
Pennsylvania College of Technology announced it is the recipient of a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to support students majoring in a transportation-related field. The National Science Foundation awarded $1,498,465 (grant No. 2221107) as part of its S-STEM program, which funds scholarships for academically talented low-income students. Dubbed Transportation Scholars, the program will provide up […]
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Blocked Over $64 Million Of Personal Auto Premium Increases Last Year
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced February 15 that the Department blocked $64.3 million of personal auto premium increases from being implemented in Pennsylvania through its rate review processes in 2023. According to the department, it has received a large volume of requests for rate increases in recent years, which the Department attributes largely to […]
Summit Partners Acquires CollisionRight from CenterOak Partners
Collision repair facility operator has 89 collision repair centers in nine states. CenterOak Partners LLC, the Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the sale of CollisionRight, Inc. to Summit Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The majority investment from Summit Partners, a growth equity investment firm, will provide new capital to help […]
PGW Auto Glass Opens Distribution Centers in Arizona and Pennsylvania
PGW Auto Glass announced the opening of new distribution centers in Phoenix, Ariz. and Scranton, Pa. The new 130,000 square foot location in Scranton and 138,000 square foot distribution center in Phoenix will improve inventory availability and proximity to key customers in their respective regions. “The additional distribution centers allow PGW Auto Glass to increase […]
Novak Auto Parts Named Certified Automotive Recycler of the Year for Carbon-Negative Practices
Novak Auto Parts, a family-owned auto recycling business since 1958, was recognized by the Auto Recyclers Association (ARA) as the national organization’s Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR) of the Year. According to Sandy Blalock, ARA’s executive director, “The Novaks’ commitment of adhering to the environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements of the professional auto recycling CAR […]
Penn College of Technology Holds Auto and Collision Repair Recruitment Day September 11
The Pennsylvania College of Technology will host an Automotive Technology, Collision Repair & Restoration Recruitment Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on September 11 at its campus in Williamsport, Pa. The event is designed to put job-seekers in touch with employers hoping to fill part-time, full-time and internship positions. Penn College offers Associate of Applied Science […]
PPG Opens Customer and Employee Experience Center at Global Headquarters in Celebration of 140th Anniversary
PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday announced the opening of a customer and employee experience center at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh. The center showcases innovative paints, coatings and specialty materials and technologies from across the organization. The 1,400-square-foot experience center is part of a recent renovation of the top two floors of One PPG Place, the company’s […]
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