ESAB Opens New Flux Plant
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has added a new flux plant to its filler metal manufacturing facility in Hanover, Pa., providing the company with a significant upgrade in manufacturing capacity. The company already operates one flux plant, which was opened in 2002. The addition of the new, larger flux plant, which opened in June, will
I-CAR Education Foundation Surveying Industry on Education
The I-CAR Education Foundation, now a strictly philanthropic organization, is seeking to learn about how best to support career and technical schools and colleges for the benefit of the collision industry. To gauge the industry’s concerns, the Education Foundation is announcing an online survey at its Web site. The survey focuses on questions related to
Collision Industry Foundation Raising Funds for Detroit Charities
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has announced the launch of its "Blanket the City: Detroit" campaign, a broad-based fundraising effort to support the city that has been especially hard hit by economic changes in the automotive industry. The campaign seeks to raise $200,000 and encourage 3,000 volunteer hours in service by Dec. 31, 2009. "The
DuPont Performance Coatings Receives Sixth Consecutive Southeast Toyota Award
For the sixth consecutive year, DuPont Performance Coatings has received a “Business Partner Award of Excellence” from Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. This is the ninth time DuPont has received the award since it was introduced in 1999. The award – based on quality, dedication and commitment – was presented at the 20th annual Southeast Toyota
ABAC and CCRE Collecting Donations for Coccaro
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) and the Coalition of Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) are taking up donations to help Greg Coccaro of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, N.Y., pay his roughly $200,000 in legal bills following a court case with Progressive. Progressive Insurance sued Coccaro for alleged fraud in charges for a
AkzoNobel Donates $7,500 to I-CAR Education Foundation
AkzoNobel donated $7,500 in May to the I-CAR Education Foundation, I-CAR announced today. The contribution to the Education Foundation Industry Partners Annual Fund will support foundation activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the collision repair industry. "AkzoNobel has already impacted career and technical education through their Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry
‘Green’ Shop Opens Doors in California
Clean Green Collision (CGC), an Oakland, Calif., collision repair shop, announced the debut of its sustainable auto body repair services for all makes and models of cars. Jacque Andres, founder of CGC, believes that his shop is unique in the industry. He sees himself as playing both an immediate role offering consumers a green alternative,
Judge Tosses Progressive’s Fraud Suit Against New York Body Shop
New York body shop owner Greg Coccaro can mark one in the industry’s “win” column after a New York state Supreme Court judge yesterday tossed out a fraud case filed against him by Progressive Insurance. Coccaro and his Mercedes-Benz certified collision repair facility – North State Custom Auto in West Chester County, NY – were
ASA to Host Four Service Information Workshops in Florida
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced it will host four new Service Information Workshops in Florida. These workshops are designed to educate shop owners and technicians about the numerous service information sources available to automotive repair shops. Free workshops will be held: Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Tallahassee at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
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