Australian Collision Repairers Upset with ‘Two-Quote’ Bidding System
System will drive down pricing and consumer choice, as well as compromise repair quality, repairers say.
SCRS Responds to PartsTrader CEO Rob Cooper’s Open Letter to Industry
“Is there really a question as to why shops are reticent to be mandated to use a platform where the very creators of the program can’t outline a solid value proposition?” asks SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg.
SkillsUSA Names Nation’s Top Collision and Refinish Students
Next generation of collision repair technicians and painters wins gold, silver and bronze medals in national skills competition.
Nearly 100 Golfers Participate in Eighth Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing
Despite temperatures in the high 90s, nearly 100 golfers turned out to hit the links for the eighth annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s yearly event in memory of the former association member. The event took place on Thursday, June 21. "What a fabulous turnout,"
Chip Foose Partners With 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
Owner and chief designer of Foose Design will represent 3M for its line of products in the U.S. and throughout the world.
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products Opens New Facility
The 260,000 square foot plant brings 101 new jobs to South Carolina.
Nu-Look Collision Holds Benefit Raffle For Employee
Raffle will raise money for metal tech Kevin Royston, who lost part of his leg in hit-and-run on June 5.
AkzoNobel to Host Second Annual Sustainability Leadership Symposium
Collision repair professionals in key influencing sectors of the industry will brainstorm on advancing and leading sustainable practices.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Will Host NABC’s Annual Golf Event Fundraiser
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected Wednesday, January 23, 2013 for its upcoming Annual Golf Event Fundraiser, which will again take place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. The event is being held in conjunction with the NABC’s open board meeting, which will take place the day before, Tuesday,
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Washington Shop
MSO now has 13 locations in Washington and 142 throughout the U.S.
Northwood University Develops New Scholarship Program
Northwood University has been working with industry leaders to develop a scholarship program for the children of any aftermarket professional. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to any qualified and admitted student who has at least one parent working in the automotive or heavy duty aftermarket. Northwood University has the only fully accredited bachelor’s degree program
Quest Specialty Chemicals Launches New Website
Quest Specialty Chemicals (QSC) has announced the launch of its newly renovated website, www.QuestSC.com. The site was developed in a responsive framework, enabling content to be viewed seamlessly on both desktop and mobile browsers. Within the new website, visitors will find information on the history of QSC, the management team and the family of QSC