Matrix System Automotive Finishes Sponsors New History Channel Reality Show
“Counting Cars,” a spinoff of hit TV show “Pawn Stars,” will document Las Vegas-based car restoration and customization company that uses Matrix System products.
PPG Continues Support of Ohio State’s Formula Buckeyes Racing Team
Students design and fabricate formula-style racing car to compete in SAE challenges.
BASF to Display Two Specialty Vehicles at 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise
Trans Ams will showcase company’s latest automotive finishes.
AMI Offers Free NACE Expo Pass to EstimateScrubber.com Users
VehicleOwnersGuide.com and the Automotive Management Institute have announced that users of EstimateScrubber.com can receive a free NACE Expo Pass ($25 value) and a $50 discount coupon toward any conference purchase. “We’re excited to partner with the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) to provide these valuable benefits to collision repairer users of EstimateScrubber.com," said Steven Siessman, president
SkillsUSA Winners to Attend ASRW-NACE
Gold medalists in collision repair category of national trade skills competition will be featured guests at ASRW-NACE Awards Ceremony and Opening General Session.
Automechanika Trade Fair Selects Participants of Green Directory
Automechanika, an international trade fair for the automotive industry, has selected 25 exhibitors to be included in its "Green Directory" visitor guide. These exhibitors were chosen for their sustainable and emission-reduced products. Visitors will be able to find their way to these exhibitors at the fair by looking for a green logo around the exhibition
SCRS Says Registration for SEMA Show RDE Series Up Nearly 300 Percent Over Last Year
Number of MSOs, international participants and exhibitors in Collision Repair & Refinish section also up, says SCRS.
Nu-Look Collision’s Raffle for Royston Raises Thousands of Dollars for Employee
Kevin Royston, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in June, received $22,445 from shop’s raffle, donations during Ride for Royston event.
Thirteen Paint Companies to Exhibit at 2012 NACE
DuPont Performance Coatings will again sponsor Opening General Session/Keynote, as well as MSO Symposium, while BASF will also sponsor MSO Symposium.
CARSTAR Annual Conference Set for Sept. 22-25
Event, with theme of “The Will to Win,” will feature vendor expo and educational sessions focused on driving business performance.
I-CAR Announces Training Schedule at ASRW
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) announced that I-CAR has released its training schedule for this year’s event and will provide 11 training classes beginning Wednesday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 12. Each instructor-led (live) class will last four hours. Online registration is available for $93/course at www.ASRWevents.com. I-CAR is a long-standing supporter of
AkzoNobel 2012 FIT Sustainability Honorees Lauded at Industry Awards Ceremony
Oka’s Auto Body, Keenan Auto Body and Enterprise recognized for pursuing sustainable business practices.