Allstate Donates to I-Car Education Foundation
Allstate Insurance Company contributed $60,000 in September to the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Industry Partners Annual Fund. The donation will support the foundation’s activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry. "We continue to view the mission of the I-CAR Education Foundation as critical to the development of collision industry professionals,” said Bill Daly,
Sharpe’s Custom Motorcycle Making NACE Debut
Sharpe will unveil its custom Razor Gun Motorcycle, designed and painted by Justin Barnes of JB Grafix, at NACE on Nov. 6 at noon. Visit NACE Booth N2129 to see the bike. Sharpe is hosting an event to give show attendees a chance to talk to Barnes about the bike and the Razor spray guns
‘Competitive Edge’ Given to PPG Conference Attendees
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions team recently hosted a conference for collision center owners and managers that focused on improved shop performance and staying competitive in a changing industry. Guest speakers included Alex Sun, president and CEO of Mitchell International, Inc., and Michael Martyn, founder of SISU Consulting Group. Sun offered perspective on key economic and
MABA Supports Cost Containment Repeal
A Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA) representative testified at a recent Massachusetts Division of Insurance hearing in support of the proposed repeal of the state’s auto insurance cost containment regulation. MABA spokesman Steve Regan said that the regulation’s original intent to control insurance costs has evolved into a tool used by some insurers to pay
Breakthrough Waterborne Technology
Hydrolux basecoat system features the latest technologies to deliver superior performance. These new raw materials have eliminated some problems such as short shelf-life, temperature sensitivity and the inability of toners to be exposed to sub-zero temperatures during storage or transportation. It’s also capable of matching over 140,000 international car and motorcycle colors. Call (800) 328-4892
Top-Notch Vehicle Replacement
Avis Budget Group delivers twice the support when it comes to managing your customers’ vehicle replacement needs. They’re committed to outstanding customer service with free pick-up and drop-off service and 24-hour roadside assistance. Plus, they’ll let customers know the status of their repairs and provide direct billing to most major insurance companies. Call (877) 692-6547.
Abrasive Blasting
ALC has introduced two new economical models of Soda Blasters that perform both abrasive blasting and soda blasting. In addition, ALC offers two new models of Soda Blasting retrofit kits for converting most brands of abrasive blasters into Soda Blasters. Visit www.shindustries.com.
Save Operating Costs
The OPTIMA air compressor uses VSD technology, allowing you to save up to 35 percent of annual operating costs over traditional rotary compressors and get 100,000-plus working hours of life. The absence of roller bearings helps reduce the overall maintenance cost. It comes available with integrated refrigerated air dryer and a quiet (<69dB(A) average) cabinet.
Crush Cans in Seconds
The new RP-6KC air-operated Can Crusher will crush paint and other types of cans in seconds and solves environmental disposal issues by reducing waste and disposal costs by 90 percent. Crushed filters are no longer classified as hazardous and can be transferred to a metal recycler or disposal site with no long-term toxic cleanup liability.
Metallic Flake Bedliners
Scorpion Truck Bed Linings’ new line of metallic flake bedliners are available in blue, green, red, purple, orange and silver. The metallic can be used to accent a base color as a topcoat or incorporated into the coloration of the coating itself. Visit www.scorpioncoatings.com.
High Gloss Clearcoat
PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced D8152 Performance + Glamour Clearcoat, part of its Global Refinish System line. PPG says this clearcoat is easy to apply and buff, and is designed for use over Global BC and Envirobase High Performance basecoats. In addition, D8152 is suitable for hot or humid conditions. A new hardener package, D8370/D8373,
I-CAR Education Foundation Names New Executive Director
Fundraising professional Scott Kruger was recently named executive director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. Kruger will implement the foundation’s new mission, which focuses on fundraising, grant research and the distribution of scholarship funds to schools and students involved in collision repair. Kruger is a lawyer and advancement professional with more than 10 years of fundraising