SCRS Welding Video: If You Don’t Know Where to Start, ‘You’re Just Playing with Dials’
When it comes to welding, many auto body technicians don’t know the proper procedures for getting started, experts assert in Part 2 of a three-part video series on welding.
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds Albert Kemperle
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added Albert Kemperle, an Amityville, N.Y.-based paint, body and equipment distributor.
AMi Accepting Applications for $1,000 BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship
AMi, in conjunction with Babcox Media, established the scholarship, which is awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Collision Division member who strives to be or is presently working in a management capacity.
SEMA Charter Member Vic Edelbrock Jr. Passes Away
Vic Edelbrock Jr., 80, passed away June 9 at his home in Rolling Hills, Calif., due to complications from a cold, SEMA announced.
CIECA to Begin Incorporating Scan Results into Business Message Suite
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that it will begin work June 19 on a new project to implement the exchange and transmission of scanning diagnostics results within the Business Message Suite (BMS).
Auto Care Association Releases Digital Auto Care Factbook, Lang Annual 2018
“The Auto Care Association has conducted months of research to deliver our members the most pertinent data they can use to make key business decisions, for the 27th year in a row,” Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey said.
ASA: Ohio Budget Amendment ‘Would Place Unfair Burden’ on Repairers to Inform Consumers About Non-OEM Parts
An amendment proposed for the Ohio budget legislation would exempt insurers from providing notice to customers when non-OEM parts are used in a repair.
SEMA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
Tim Martin from K&N Engineering has been elected the chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association for the 2017-2019 term.
New SCRS Video Series Tackles MIG/MAG Welding
The first video in the series discusses equipment and power considerations for welding in your collision repair facility.
Julie Massaro Joins Automotive Service Association as Head of Colorado Affiliate
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that Julie Massaro recently assumed the position of executive director of ASA-Colorado.
Women’s Industry Network Recognizes Most Influential Women at Annual Conference
Cristina Fronzaglia-Murray of PPG, Renee Ricciotti of 3M Automotive Aftermarket and Elizabeth Stein of Assured Performance Network received the Most Influential Women award at the 11th annual Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Educational Conference in Denver.
Women’s Industry Network Acknowledges Sponsors for 2017
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is on a mission to engage women in the collision repair industry, and the not-for-profit organization couldn’t do it without the help of its sponsors.
