Two Shops Expand Despite Tough Economy
A restoration shop and a car dealership are both investing in collision repair shops to boost their businesses. When a Pottstown, Pa., Chevy dealership and its accompanying body shop went up for sale last year, Wheels in Motion restoration shop owner Mike Yannessa saw the body shop as an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. The
Pro-Spray North America Appoints New National Sales Director
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes announced the appointment of Gregg Hauk as its new national sales director for North America. “Gregg’s tenure in the automotive refinishing aftermarket spans nearly three decades,” said Tom Perry, Pro-Spray president. “Hauk’s professionalism, enthusiasm and strong background in automotive paint sales, marketing and management will benefit our customers as well as grow
Wyoming House Rejects Increase in Auto Liability Coverage Minimum
The Wyoming House of Representatives rejected H.B. 168, which would have increased the minimum limits on personal auto liability coverage from 25/50/20 to 50/100/25 for bodily injury or death and injury to or destruction of property, last week. The bill also would have made uninsured motorist coverage mandatory. “This bill would have negatively impacted
Wyoming House Rejects Increase in Auto Liability Coverage Minimum
The Wyoming House of Representatives rejected H.B. 168, which would have increased the minimum limits on personal auto liability coverage from 25/50/20 to 50/100/25 for bodily injury or death and injury to or destruction of property, last week. The bill also would have made uninsured motorist coverage mandatory. “This bill would have negatively impacted
Sherwin-Williams Announces Training Schedule with Lean Focus
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) Training Center’s more than 30 courses are designed to provide classroom, Web and hands-on knowledge in a variety of areas, including painter certification, waterborne systems, color adjustment and blending, fleet refinishing, OEM certification training, accurate estimating, workshop efficiency and many more. Classes are held in dedicated SWAFC Training Centers located
March Taylor Memorial Fund Grows with Fundraising Projects
The March Taylor Memorial Fund (MTMF) extended its thanks to the many companies and individuals who have donated to its collision industry scholarship fund. To date, more than $80,000 has been contributed to the MTMF, with many pledges and donations yet to be received, the foundation announced. Two recent fundraising events contributed in excess of
Powder-X to Exhibit at Coatings West Show
Powder-X Coating Systems will be an exhibitor at the Coatings West 2009 show in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2-3. The company’s display will be at booth #403. At the corresponding coatings conference, Joey Golliver, president of Powder-X Coating Systems, will be speaking on “Marketing a Small Business” on March 2 at 11 a.m. Visit
Copart Adds Fourth Alabama Location
Auto salvage company Copart Inc. has opened a new location in Montgomery, Ala., its fourth in the state and 146th site worldwide. Copart said the 20-acre site will serve the southeast corner of the state, decreasing cycle times and reducing storage and fuel costs for customers. “Combined with our existing facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville and
ABRA Announces Top Repair Centers
ABRA Auto Body & Glass recently announced its President’s Club award winners. ABRA’s Iowa City, Iowa, center won in the over $2 million yearly revenue category, and the Eau Claire, Wis., center won in the under $2 million yearly revenue category. ABRA’s President’s Club winners are determined based on three sets of criteria: percent of
ASA-Washington Fulfills $50,000 Commitment to AMI
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) of Washington recently fulfilled its $50,000 Charter Counselor commitment to the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). This commitment, combined with other leadership contributions, helps AMI to provide practical business management education for to the automotive service industry. The presentation ceremony took place during ASA-Washington’s Winter Retreat, Jan. 22-25, in Leavenworth, Wash.
CCC-Mitchell Merger Could Be Put On Hold After Hearing Next Week
Closing arguments in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to put the $1.4-billion merger of CCC Information Services and Mitchell International on hold will be heard in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Feb. 17. The FTC filed a request with the federal court for a preliminary injunction against the merger in
Shop Owner Makes Greased Lightning from Golf Cart
Most people wouldn’t consider Danny Zuko – the bad-boy lead character from the musical “Grease” – to be the golfing type, but that might change thanks to a customized golf cart made by a South Carolina shop owner. Jeff Cannon, owner of Cannon Auto Body in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, made his version of Zuko’s