Body Shop Associations
ASA Announces New 2018 Board of Directors

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its board of directors following its Annual Business Meeting May-2-4 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla.

AASP/MA Announces New Executive Director and Administrative Assistant

AASP/MA has announced that Evangelos “Lucky” Papageorg will be their new executive director and administrative assistant, and Thomas Greco Publishing, Inc., will perform administrative duties.

Women’s Industry Network Elects Board Leadership for 2018-2019

The all-volunteer group represents various collision industry segments including, but not limited to, repair facilities, suppliers, consultants, information providers and insurance companies.

Hunter Engineering Becomes Newest Corporate Member of Society of Collision Repair Specialists

With more than 350 patented inventions, Hunter has served the automotive industry since 1946, building a reputation for innovation and leadership in new automotive technologies, SCRS noted.

Automotive Management Institute Announces 2018-2019 Board of Trustees

“I look forward to working with this group of trustees, who represent such a diverse range of industry experience and backgrounds,” said Jeff Peevy, president of AMI.

Automotive Service Association Mixes Business with Pleasure at Annual Meeting in Orlando

The three-day Annual Meeting also featured shop management classes by top-notch trainers; this year’s Celebration of Excellence and AMi Graduation; an Epcot Center fireworks display; and a Town Hall Academy Live presentation on the state of the states’ periodic motor vehicle inspections.

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania Gearing up for Annual Motorcycle & Car Run

The family event will include lunch, games, awards, giveaways and door prizes at AASP-PA’s reserved pavilion.

Women’s Industry Network Educational Conference Concludes in Indianapolis

The theme of this year’s event was “Racing to Connect,” which emphasized the connection between individuals – within teams and within connected cars.

Equipment and Tool Institute Announces 2018-2019 New Officers and Directors

Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers.

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey Announces Schedule of Training Seminars for 2018

“The sessions will feature content in a variety of the most relevant topics in the collision repair industry, offering attendees countless opportunities to become more knowledgeable business owners moving forward,” the alliance said in a news release.

Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association Gearing up for 2018 Golf Outing

The event raises money for the local Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund.

Kansas Collision Repairers Launch Auto Body Association

The association’s mission statement is: “To serve our members and the state of Kansas through leadership, education and initiatives that further uplift the professionalism and business conditions of those engaged in our state’s collision industry for the safety and knowledge of the consumer.”