WIN to Once Again Offer Professional Development Classes at NACE
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that it will once again have a presence at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) during Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in New Orleans, Oct. 10-13, 2012. The organization, dedicated to engaging women in the collision repair industry, will have an informational booth (N1518) where attendees
Wanda Sponsors Blue Suede Cruise Street Rod Event
Weekend-long event will take place July 20-22 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
NABC Now Accepting Nominations for 2012 Board of Directors
Those interested in seeking position or nominating someone must notify NABC in writing by Aug. 11, 2012.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Enters Indiana Market
Opening of 42nd franchise repair center is first in Indiana and brings ABRA’s total national shop count to 124 in 13 states.
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Repair Center in Florida
New center is 10th in Florida and 149th in U.S.
PartsTrader Creates Collision Industry Advisory Council
Council will consist of single-location and multi-location body shop owners, as well as representatives of OE, aftermarket and recycled parts industries.
WMABA Reveals 2012 Labor Rate Survey Results for Virginia-Maryland-DC
Survey found small number of shops utilizing paint and material cost accounting programs.
Annual Drive for Babies Fundraiser to Take Place at Road America
Racetrack will host charitable event on Friday, Oct. 19.
Charley Hutton to Appear at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Shows
Celebrity painter will meet visitors at Washington state and Kansas City shows’ PPG Show Truck displays.
ASA-Michigan Members, Vendors Discuss State Farm Pilot
Main concerns continue to be how parts application will affect profitability, unknown impact on relationships between shops and suppliers, and overall climate between repairers and insurers.
Matrix System’s Dave Brunori Named to CREF Board of Trustees
Executive vice president/general manager of Matrix System Automotive Finishes brings more than 29 years of experience to CREF Board.
New Zealand News Source Reports New Details on PartsTrader-State Farm Deal
Report calls PartsTrader’s U.S. contract its “first big overseas break.”