Chief Sponsors SkillsUSA Collision Repair Championship for 26th Year
Manufacturer to supply frame rack, computerized measuring system and damage simulators to event that prepares students for careers in collision repair.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced it will offer more than two dozen classes and training sessions in the third quarter of 2012. According to Rod Habel, director of training pperations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams professionals will provide instruction on a number of class topics, including: • Lean shop production and waste elimination • Painter
Martin Senour Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
The Martin Senour Company has announced its 2012 third quarter training schedule, open to all collision management and automotive painting professionals and technicians. According to Jeff Green, Martin Senour director of sales, the new schedule of classes reflects the continued hands-on technical learning and business-building offerings available to Martin Senour customers. “Whether our customers are
SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show
For third consecutive year, Society of Collision Repair Specialists has put together lineup of educational courses for collision repairers at SEMA.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Advanced Business Management Classes to be Held in Dallas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be hosting its next A-Plus University Series of Advanced Business Management classes in Dallas, Texas in June and July. This is a collection of best practices and detailed course offerings specifically designed to help collision shop owners, managers, sales and estimating staff professionals increase productivity and profitability. Specific courses and dates
Cleveland to Host Next Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University EcoLean Level 2 Workshop
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced that it will hold its next A-Plus EcoLean Level 2 workshop June 20-21, 2012, at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. The EcoLean Level 2 workshop is designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The two-day course educates shop owners on
Panelists for I-CAR 2012 ‘Driving Excellence’ Industry Event Announced
Panel, moderated by Vince Romans, will focus on how to achieve industry-wide and business-specific excellence in repair methods.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the
Collision Repair Manufacturers Secure Exhibit Space at 2012 SEMA Show
After debuting at last year’s SEMA Show, the Collision Repair & Refinish section will return to provide buyers with a dedicated area on the show floor where they can meet with major refinish companies, paint booth manufacturers, parts suppliers and manufacturers, estimating and management software companies, manufacturers of structural repair and welding equipment, and safety
SCRS Celebrates Outstanding Service at 2012 Industry Achievement Awards
Lifetime Honorary Membership, Industry Achievement Award, Collision Industry Non-Individual Service Award, Humanitarian Award and Individual Service Award handed out in Oklahoma City.
Fifty PBE Professionals Attend Latest Learning Session in Oklahoma City
As part of its ongoing “PBES Connect” learning series, the Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) held its latest session, “How Will Your Customers Thrive?” on April 25 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The event was attended by 50 industry professionals. PBES Connect is an ongoing informational series
AkzoNobel Announces 2012 Recipients of Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry Award
Winners will be honored at by-invitation-only awards ceremony July 19, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.