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I-CAR Education Foundation Names 2008 Scholarship Winners

The I-CAR Education Foundation has announced the recipients of the $30,000 in collision repair training and education scholarships that were created to assist deserving students pursuing a career in the collision industry. This scholarship is funded in part by contributions from local industry businesses to the Collision Repair Education Campaign, formerly the $100 per Collision

Tasco to Acquire Collision Equipment Group

PPG distributor and Collision Equipment Group (CEG) founding member Tasco Auto Color has announced the acquisition of CEG as a strategic move to accommodate CEG’s rapid growth. CEG and Tasco will expand their exclusive distribution agreement with Spanesi, S.p.A to include a broader range of Spanesi products and even closer ties to the Italian manufacturer

WMABA Becomes Newest AASP Affiliate

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) Board of Directors has accepted the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) as its newest affiliate member.   The WMABA is a regional collision industry association that covers Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.  Its  mission is to serve the best interests of collision repairers through leadership, education and

AIA Calls Latest Anti-Steering Legislation ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

In its most recent issue of Advocate, the American Insurance Association (AIA) calls the latest anti-steering legislation a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and says it could cost consumers millions of dollars in higher repair costs. “While proponents of new legislation market it as being pro-consumer," the article states, “the reality is that the legislation reduces

ESAB Demos Welding, Cutting and Safety

Proving that even an editor can effectively – and safely – use a plasma cutting torch, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, North America recently allowed members of the media to try out its welding and cutting devices after the company’s experts exhibited them. The demos were part of ESAB’s press event on April 23 in

AIA Calls Latest Anti-Steering Legislation “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”

In its most recent issue of Advocate, the American Insurance Association (AIA) calls the latest anti-steering legislation a "wolf in sheep’s clothing" and says it could cost consumers millions of dollars in higher repair costs. "While proponents of new legislation market it as being pro-consumer," the article states, "the reality is that the legislation reduces

PPG to Offer 2008 Training Courses

PPG Automotive Refinish will present courses ranging from technical training to business management throughout 2008 in 14 state-of-the-art PPG Business Development Center locations across North America and in more than 100 other markets. Last year, more than 11,000 students participated in the company’s training courses. Course categories for 2008 include: Collision Refinish, including Color (theory

Hertz Corporation Joins Aftermarket Rewards

With its ongoing expansion into the suburban car rental market and the insurance replacement industry, The Hertz Corporation has joined forces with Aftermarket Rewards to reward Hertz partners in the automotive aftermarket industry with Aftermarket Rewards points that can be redeemed for thousands of brand name reward products. Partner body shops are able to earn

Akzo Nobel’s Frederica Carter Receives First WIN Cornerstone Award

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) presented the industry’s first WIN Cornerstone Award to Frederica Carter, communication manager for Akzo Nobel, during the recent WIN meeting in Chicago. The award, which the association will present annually, is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and support for the advancement of the collision industry and the WIN. “This

ITC Sees Increase in Section 337 Patent Infringement Cases

The International Trade Commission (ITC) noted last week that an ever-increasing number of companies seem to be pursuing patent infringement cases and seeking import exclusion orders through ITC under 19 U.S.C. §337. ITC has the ability under Section 337 to impose an import exclusion order that bars imports of products infringing on valid U.S. patents.

I-CAR to Cover Emerging, Future Industry Trends at Meeting

The 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for the industry to not only provide feedback to I-CAR, but also receive firsthand information from a number of vehicle manufacturers and other organizations covering emerging technologies and trends within the industry. The meeting’s agenda includes several first-time presenters and technical information exclusive to attendees.

Independent Repairers Are ‘Open for Business,’ ASA Tells Massachusetts Consumers

Citing concerns about misinformation surrounding the “Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act,” the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is firing back with a campaign aimed at ensuring consumers that independent repair shops are “Open for Business.” “Proponents of H.B. 296, The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, are doing independent repairers in Massachusetts a