Body Shop Associations
SCRS to Present Blend Study Results at Upcoming CIC

The research project was conducted to analyze the time necessary to perform a full refinish on a panel, and the time necessary to blend the same panel.

SCRS to Hold Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at SEMA

The Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast features the most prestigious awards and recognitions in the collision repair industry.

SEMA Hires Senior VP of Public and Government Affairs

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has hired Karen Bailey-Chapman to lead its Washington, D.C., office as senior vice president, public and government affairs.

SCRS Recognizes Car-O-Liner for Support of RDE at SEMA Show

SCRS has recognized Snap-on Equipment companies, including Car-O-Liner and John Bean, as prominent supporters of the association’s SEMA Show activities.

WIN Announces Annual Sponsorship Program

This year’s sponsorship campaign is vital to the organization’s goal to attract, retain and advance women in the collision repair industry. 

AASP/NJ to Present Russ Robson Scholarship Award to Young Tech

The AASP/NJ will be presenting the 2022 Russ Robson Scholarship Award to an up-and-coming technician employed by a member shop at its annual meeting.

CIECA Reactivates Calibration Committee

CIECA has announced that its Calibration Committee is going to be reactivated to work on new projects brought forth by collision industry stakeholders.

CCA, WMABA Partner to Host Southeast Collision Conference

The Carolinas Collision Association and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association have partnered to host the second annual Southeast Collision Conference April 14-15, 2023.

AASP/NJ Annual Meeting to Feature Board Election and Awards 

The AASP/NJ announced that its annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J.

CIECA Announces Second Standards Release

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2022R2, will be available to members on Oct. 19, 2022.  A CIECAST Technical Series webinar will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 to discuss the updates made to the 2022R2. The Architecture Committee will also provide an in-depth

CIECA Forms Referral Committee

CIECA has announced the formation of a committee to create a new workflow for the referral process in the collision industry.

ASA Supports New U.S. House Vehicle Data Access Caucus

Vehicle data access is an issue for independent repairers that rely on accessing vehicle data to repair their customers’ vehicles safely and effectively.