AAIA Expresses Concerns to NHTSA on Counterfeit Airbag Warning
Association’s letter states that the recent safety alerts “unfairly cast the full automotive aftermarket as culprits in the illegal sales of faulty airbags bearing counterfeit OEM logos.”
Matrix System Continues ‘Counting Cars’ Sponsorship
Matrix System Automotive Finishes has announced its continued sponsorship and support for the second season of the History Channel’s hit reality TV show, "Counting Cars." "Counting Cars," which is a spinoff of "Pawn Stars," is filmed in Las Vegas and features the daily activities at Count’s Kustoms, an automobile and motorcycle restoration and customization company
David Brunori Recognized for Collision Repair Education Donations
David Brunori, executive vice president/GM of Matrix System Automotive Finishes and Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees member, is being recognized for his recent contributions toward industry education. He helped arrange the recent donation of $11,000 in equipment to the collision program at Oakland Schools Tech Southwest Campus (Wixom, Mich.) and also personally donated
Theobald Family CARSTARs of Ohio Hosts Benefit for Wounded Iraq Veteran
Charity event raises more than $20,000 for Smart Home Fund for Iraq veteran seriously injured by improvised explosive device.
Assured Performance Adds American Honda Recognition Program
Assured Performance has announced that American Honda’s ProFirst body shop recognition program has been added as an available option for its Assured Performance Certified Collision Care Providers (www.CertifyMyShop.com). Nearly all of the body shops that are certified under the Assured Performance requirements can qualify for the additional recognition provided by Honda’s new program. Both programs
ChemSpec USA Redesigns Website
ChemSpec USA has redesigned its website at www.chemspecpaint.com. The site features a fresh, new look and is packed with updated information about the company and its products. Visitors can access the latest news, review product lines or retrieve a formula in one stop. The new design also features a comprehensive media section with all of
Garmat Announces Winner of 2012 Sharp Shooter Contest
Gary Gonzales of Plano, Texas, wins trip for two to SEMA.
BASF to Host Restyled Vehicles and Celebrity Autograph Sessions at SEMA Show
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will unveil restyled vehicles, host autograph sessions and prize drawings, and display the latest in custom color technology at booth 21455 at the 2012 SEMA Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. During the show, BASF will display vehicles featuring its Glasurit and R-M waterborne paint systems.
Chief Gives Away 40th Anniversary Trip to SEMA Show 2012
Mike Bryant, owner of Artistic Body & Paint in Redding, Calif., who owns one of the oldest Chief EZ Liner frame racks still in daily use (serial number 0118), was the grand prize winner in Chief Automotive Technology’s “Show Us Your Chief Equipment” 40th anniversary Facebook campaign.
National Auto Body Council to Raise Funds for Military Support Facility
30,000-square-foot facility will rehabilitate and train disabled veterans on collision repair, estimating and refinishing, preparing them for reentry into the civilian workforce.
PPG Announces 2012 SEMA Exhibit Features
Paint manufacturer will feature appearances by celebrities from the custom car, motorcycle and drag racing worlds, a display of customized cars and motorcycles, paintings by up-and-coming automotive artists and an array of custom-painted items including guitars at booth 24501 in the Racing & Performance section.
SCRS Open Meeting to be Held at SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage
Afterhours meeting will offer a unique perspective of the show floor and give a detailed overview of the association’s 2012 efforts.