Indiana Collision Repairer Wins Spanesi Spot Welder at SCRS Booth During 2018 SEMA Show
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Adam and Stephanie Podell of AMP Custom Paint and Collision in New Carlisle, Ind., won a Spanesi 14500A inverter spot welder valued at over $28,000 through SCRS’ annual prize raffle at their booth during the 2018 SEMA Show.
Abra Expands in Indiana with Acquisition of Church Brothers Collision Repair
Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in Indianapolis with the acquisition of all six Church Brothers Collision Repair locations.
Women’s Industry Network Educational Conference Concludes in Indianapolis
The theme of this year’s event was “Racing to Connect,” which emphasized the connection between individuals – within teams and within connected cars.
Amendment in Indiana Anti-Steering Bill Prompts Automotive Service Association to Reaffirm Endorsement of OEM Procedures
In light of the amended language, the Collision Division Operations Committee of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has reaffirmed ASA’s position endorsing the use of required OEM service procedures when such procedures are available.
Indiana Anti-Steering Bill Amended into a ‘Nightmare’ for Auto Body Shops
What started out as a bill containing “some good things” for body shops and consumers in the Hoosier State has become “a nightmare,” the president of the Indiana Auto Body Association (IABA) said.
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Northern Indiana Paint Supply
Founded in 1982, Northern Indiana Paint Supply is a family-owned PPG Platinum Distributor that operates three Indiana stores in Fort Wayne, Osceola and Warsaw.
Indiana Senate Unanimously Passes Anti-Steering Bill, Minus Several Insurer Restrictions
The Indiana Senate unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit insurer steering and would place other restrictions on insurance carriers and body shops.
Women’s Industry Network Races to Indianapolis for 2018 Annual Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has released additional details on its next educational conference, slated for May 7-9 in Indianapolis.
Indiana Bill Would Prohibit Installation of Unsafe Used Tires
Indiana lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that aims to prohibit tire and automotive service businesses from installing unsafe used tires on vehicles.
Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Anti-Steering Legislation for Insurance Carriers, Auto Body Shops
Under the proposed bill, insurers would be forbidden from engaging in a “boycott, intimidation or coercive acts” when negotiating with shops on repairs.