Masters School of Autobody Management Releases Fall Class Lineup
Masters School of Autobody Management has released its lineup of fall classes, which will take place at Dave’s Auto Body in Galesburg, Ill., and the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif. These courses assist body shop staff in a variety of areas, such as marketing, managing and sales. The schedule is as follows: Body Shop
‘Auto Body Repairers Assembly’ Event Added to NACE
Event will provide forum for discussing industry issues and finding solutions by engaging key industry professionals who will be at the event.
Nashville Welcomes 19th Annual AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected Conference
Approximately 200 members of the collision repair industry will converge on The Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., September 17 to 19, 2012 for the 19th annual AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected Conference. Collision repair centers and distributors will share successes, discover innovative solutions to today’s unique business issues and develop relationships with progressive businesses in
Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship Recipient Selected
Jennifer Kinney, office manager for Classic Auto Collision, Marquette, Mich., receives $1,000 toward expenses to attend NACE.
ASRW Unveils Industry Forum Agenda
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) has released the agenda for this year’s Industry Forum. The ASRW Industry Forum is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and will again feature collision- and mechanical-specific sessions. Tickets for the forum are included in the purchase of a Super Pass or may be purchased
AMI Announces Zurich ‘High Octane’ Scholarship Recipient
Joshua Ingram recognized as management-oriented member of ASA Mechanical Division; receives $1,000 toward trip to CARS.
Atlanta Will Host Sherwin-Williams’ ‘Achieving Service Excellence’ Program
Atlanta has been selected as the site of the next Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network University EcoLean Suite of Training Course Offerings, featuring the "Achieving Service Excellence" course. The event will be held Oct. 18, 2012 at the company’s Atlanta Training Center. The "Achieving Service Excellence" program is designed to provide shop owners, production managers,
Insurance Auto Auctions to Announce Alliance with ESGR During New Location Inauguration
In honor of Patriot Day, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) will inaugurate its new Austin branch at 2191 State Highway 21 and announce its national alliance with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. This U.S. Department of Defense agency allows service members to translate their military
CARA Partners with Collision Billing Services
Choice Autobody Repair Association says partnership will help its members get full payment from insurers on behalf of their customers.
Garmat Sharp Shooter Contest Deadline Extended
The Garmat Sharp Shooter Contest deadline for entries has been extended until Sept. 28. The grand prize winner of the contest will receive a trip for two to the 2012 SEMA Show – including airfare, lodging, entrance fees and $500 in spending cash. Ten finalists will receive a Sharp Shooter cap and Garmat leather jacket,
Early-Bird Pricing for SCRS RDE Series at SEMA Show Still Available
Educational series covers new vehicle technology, innovation in collision repair and networking opportunities.
ALLDATA Market Gains Additional Features
ALLDATA has expanded its strategic agreement with AutoVitals so that shops can take advantage of timely new features that increase appointment rates. With the new release, ALLDATA Market allows shops to optimize websites for mobile viewing and provides a direct connection between service advisors and customers. "We saw the number of mobile searches for auto