2017 SEMA Show Preview: OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
On Thursday, Nov. 3, SCRS encourages SEMA Show attendees interested in the future of automotive technologies and their impact on vehicle repairability to participate in the 4th annual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.
Society of Collision Repair Specialists to Give Away Spanesi Welder at SEMA Show
At noon on Friday, Nov. 3, SCRS will hold a drawing for a show attendee to win a Spanesi Q5.2 Synergic Inverter MIG/MAG welding package, valued at more than $8,500.
AASP-NJ Body Shop Featured in Local TV News Piece on Deer Hits
County Line Auto Body of Howell, N.J., recently was featured in a local news piece on deer collisions in Monmouth County.
National AutoBody Research to Discuss Variable Rate System at Houston Auto Body Association Meeting
NABR will show how the Variable Rate System can help body shops better understand competitive market labor rates, find the right rate for their shop, determine market rates for repairing various vehicle brands, and search for and discover not-included operations paid locally and across the country.
SCRS Applauds PPG for Ongoing Commitment to Collision Repair Industry Education
This year marks the seventh year that PPG has demonstrated its commitment to industry advancement as the highest-level continuing sponsor of the SCRS’s education programs.
SEMA Sees $1.5 Billion Aftermarket Opportunity for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
The aftermarket industry for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) – currently valued at just under $1 billion – is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion by 2021, according to a SEMA-commissioned study.
National Auto Body Council Launches New Website with Member Shop Locator, Industry Calendar
The new website is designed to provide members and visitors with additional functionality as well as easier navigation to sign up and find resources to implement the NABC’s programs, the organization said.
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois Elects New Officers
Robert Gottfred, owner of Erie-LaSalle Body Shops in Chicago, is the new president of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASP-I).
AASP-NJ Webinar Helps Body Shops Prepare for OSHA Inspections, Avoid Fines
An Oct. 5 webinar presented by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP-NJ) and American Compliance provided members with a helpful tool to avoid fines and penalties resulting from OSHA inspections, the association said.
Women’s Industry Network Kicks off 2017-2018 Sponsorship Campaign
Noting that the organization depends on the support of individuals and organizations in the industry to achieve its mission, WIN recently kicked off its 2017-2018 sponsorship campaign. The campaign runs through Jan. 15, 2018.
AASP-PA Gearing up for 10th Annual Clay Shoot
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania (AASP-PA) will hold its 10th annual AASP-PA Clay Shoot on Oct. 14 at Warrington Sporting Clays in Wellsville, Pa.
Houston Auto Body Association to Host Presentation on Variable Rate System
On Oct. 12, the Houston Auto Body Association will host a presentation by Richard and Sam Valenzuela from National Auto Body Research on the Variable Rate System.
