A Charged Conversation: Upcoming CIECA webinar to feature Mitchell International exec on EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Get plugged into the latest webinar offering from CIECA, as the collision industry advocacy group gears up for a presentation from Ryan Mandell on the latest electric vehicle trends and what they mean for stakeholders. As director of performance consulting at Mitchell International’s auto physical damage business unit, there are few more […]
The Deal with Data: May 24 CIECAST to focus on data sharing in collision industry
Sanford, North Carolina — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. ET (11 am PST/1 pm CST/2 pm EST), titled “Data Sharing in the Collision Industry and Its Unintended Consequences.” The one-hour webinar will feature Pete Tagliapietra, managing director at DATATOUCH, […]
By the Books: CIECA forms OEM repair procedures committee, industry stakeholders welcome
Sanford, North Carolina — CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join. “CIECA’s Emerging Technologies Committee was reviewing pain points in the collision industry and determined that OEM repair procedures and […]
See You at CIECA: Registration opens for CIECA Connex 2022
St. Charles, Missouri — CIECA announced that its 14th annual conference, CONNEX 2022, will be held at the Embassy Suites St. Louis — St. Charles in Missouri. The event will include a full lineup of business and technical speakers, networking opportunities and vehicle gifting as part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program. […]
Committee Clout: CIECA unveils 2021 award winners at SEMA Red Carpet Awards Breakfast
Toronto, Ontario — Sharing its spot on the red carpet with its valued members, CIECA unveiled its 2021 award winners at SEMA this month. CIECA recognized the four award winners at the SEMA Red Carpet Awards Breakfast on Nov. 3. The award for Electronic Commerce Company of the Year was given to Car-Part.com, and accepted […]
Calibrate and Listen: Repairify execs to discuss ADAS calibration at Dec. 7 CIECA webinar
Toronto, Ontario — In a meeting of some of the global auto industry’s top minds, CIECA will be joined by executives from Repairify Inc. to talk about advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) trends at an upcoming webinar. Tony Rimas, president of Repairify, and Nick Dominato, Repairify’s senior vice president of products, will be live on […]
Rivian on Board: Rivian joins CIECA as new corporate member
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA has an exciting new addition in EV automaker Rivian, who has just joined the organization as a corporate partner. Executives at Rivian say they are excited to partner with an industry leader in vehicle data advocacy. “We are excited to join CIECA as the newest EV OEM to market, bringing attention […]
Standard Issue: CIECA to present overview of 2021R2 in Thursday webinar
Toronto, Ontario — It’s time for the biannual CIECA industry check-up and the automotive organization is set to discuss its second standards release of the year, the 2021R2, in a webinar on Thursday. CIECA’s technical project manager, Paulette Reed, will present an overview of the latest changes that are part of the 2021R2 as well […]
Getting on Board: State Farm Claims Consultant Ed Mondragon joins CIECA Board of Trustees
Toronto, Ontario — Ed Mondragon, a property and casualty (P&C) claims consultant in State Farm’s Consulting Services department, joined CIECA’s board of trustees effective immediately. In his new role, Mondragon will support CIECA’s mission to develop and promote electronic data integration standards. “I have a passion for improvements that benefit customers and employee experiences,” said […]
Knaus Coming to CONNEX: Chad Knaus, NASCARcChampion crew chief joins top industry speakers at annual CIECA CONNEX Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina — Chad Knaus, NASCAR champion crew chief and current vice president of competition for Hendrick Motorsports, will be a guest speaker during the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference. The theme of this year’s in-person conference is “Racing to the Future: The Digital Transformation of the Collision Industry.” Presentations will focus on current and […]