Wedge Clamp Systems Opens New Facility in Suzhou, China
Through a partnership with Craftsman Collision, Wedge Clamp has opened a new facility in Suzhou, China. The facility includes a 20,000-square-foot Craftsman Collision body shop, and within that, an 8,000-square-foot Wedge Clamp office and training facility. “We first went to China in 2005, but it was difficult to find the right distributors,” sais Wedge Clamp
Service King Raises $25,000 in First Annual Helping a Hero Golf Tournament
Service King Collision Repair Centers, San Antonio market, recently hosted its first annual golf tournament raising $25,000 for the Helping a Hero organization. Helping a Hero is a non-profit, non-partisan organization providing support for military personnel that have been severely injured in the war. Their principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying
PartsTrader Releases Efficiency Study
Study intended to act as early benchmark in PartsTrader’s ongoing communication with repairers.
NHTSA Declares Dangers of Counterfeit Airbags
Airbags look identical to certified, original equipment, but testing has shown malfunctioning ranging from non-deployment to expulsion of metal shrapnel.
Carfax Implements Free Airbag Checks for Customers
Carfax issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA)/Department of Transportation on the use of counterfeit airbags: “This announcement underscores the importance of checking the history of used cars,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “Airbags are one of most crucial parts of
I-CAR Premieres Live Demo Blueprinting Course During NACE
I-CAR premiered its new Live Demo course, Blueprinting Process and Damage Discovery (BLU01), during the Technology Showcase at NACE last week. This new course provided an interactive training experience and was filled to capacity during both sessions. I-CAR offered special premiere pricing for this course launch with a cost savings of $56 for standard pricing.
ASA MoKan Central Missouri Chapter Hosts 2013 Planning Meeting
The event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bandana’s BBQ located at 3405 Clark Lane in Columbia, Mo.
SCI Expands Services to Include Turn-Key Website Solution
Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc. (SCI) has expanded its services to include a turn-key website solution tailored for the collision repair industry. Summit Site Builder takes care of the design, development, maintenance and hosting of the site. “A website is important to help our customers find and communicate with us – however, our teams are
SCRS to Offer Waterborne Education Course at SEMA
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will offer a waterborne education course as part of its RDE series during this year’s SEMA Show. Titled "RD15 Waterborne Refinish Coatings: What Are You Waiting For?", the two-hour session will demonstrate the capabilities and advantages of water technology in today’s demanding markets, in addition to a historical
Florida Autobody Collision Alliance Takes Stand Against PartsTrader
FACA, which believes State Farm’s parts procurement program cuts profits, slows operations and gives control to insurers, will host statewide meetings to educate repairers.
Sherwin-Williams Brings ‘Digital Marketing for Collision Repair Facilities’ Program to Texas
Program will take place Oct. 17 in Austin and Oct. 18 in Houston.
Automotive Body Parts Association Issues Distinction Between Counterfeit and Aftermarket Parts
Announcement accompanies the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recent counterfeit airbag alerts.