CRX Program Now Available to ASA Collision Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Fix Auto USA have announced a strategic partnership regarding Fix Auto’s Collision Repair Experts (CRX) program. CRX, a division of Fix Auto USA, provides marketing and operational solutions designed with auto body shops in mind. Customizable based on a specific shop’s needs, CRX provides a variety of tools to
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Is First and Second at 2012 Indy 500
ULTRA 7000 basecoat-clearcoat refinish system was on both Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon’s cars as they crossed the finish line.
DuPont Unveils New No. 24 Chevrolet 20th Anniversary Paint Scheme
Jeff Gordon will drive new Hot Hues Cosmic Dust Silver Metallic No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet in NASCAR season finale in November.
Chief Sponsors SkillsUSA Collision Repair Championship for 26th Year
Manufacturer to supply frame rack, computerized measuring system and damage simulators to event that prepares students for careers in collision repair.
sia Abrasives Opens New Manufacturing Plant
Sia Abrasives has opened its new manufacturing plant for coated abrasives at its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. After two years of construction, the factory was officially opened on May 2, 2012, and is the most modern facility of its kind. With a surface area of 112,000 square feet and a cost of over $60 million,
Mississippi Repairers Meet to Discuss State Farm Parts Procurement Program
More than 100 collision industry professionals gather to hear about repairers’ experience so far with PartsTrader.
Pohanka Collision Center Opens 10th Location
MSO now has six locations in Virginia and four in Maryland.
High School Grad Wins Refurbished Car from Caliber Collision Through Project Graduation
Matthew Tyrrell enjoys drug/alcohol free evening of fun on graduation night and becomes lucky grand prize winner of car.
Sherwin-Williams Sponsors Guitarmania Charity Project
Automotive paint manufacturer housed, transported and provided clearcoating products to protect unique Fender Stratocaster-inspired works of art.
CARSTAR Holds Fourth Annual Soaps It Up! Car Wash for Make-A-Wish
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is once again holding its Soaps It Up! car wash charity event to make wishes come true for Make-A-Wish kids. On June 9, thousands of volunteers across the U.S. and Canada will be washing vehicles to raise funds to help Make-A-Wish grant wishes in the U.S. and to help
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced it will offer more than two dozen classes and training sessions in the third quarter of 2012. According to Rod Habel, director of training pperations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams professionals will provide instruction on a number of class topics, including: • Lean shop production and waste elimination • Painter
Martin Senour Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
The Martin Senour Company has announced its 2012 third quarter training schedule, open to all collision management and automotive painting professionals and technicians. According to Jeff Green, Martin Senour director of sales, the new schedule of classes reflects the continued hands-on technical learning and business-building offerings available to Martin Senour customers. “Whether our customers are