Day Two at WIN Conference Sees $1,700 in Scholarship Funds Raised
Day two at the WIN Conference started off with the Annual Scholarship Walk presented by Fix Auto, where more than 100 women laced up their sneakers and trekked through Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Over $1,700 was raised through individual donations. The funds will be directed toward WIN’s various scholarship programs. Following the walk, WIN’s second keynote
Repairers Have Their Say at SCRS National Industry Issues Forum
SCRS says majority of forum attendees expressed general frustration with direction collision repair industry is going.
OMB to Review EPA Rule on Waste Exemptions for Wipes
Issues between industrial laundries and disposable towel makers, which compete for business among those that use wipes and towels to clean equipment, have ensued over the past year regarding a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used wipes and towels rule. The disposable towel industry published a study in 2003 that discussed whether laundered wipes contained
SCRS Updates Membership and Industry on State Farm Parts Bidding Process
Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg urges repairers to decide if they have “finally had enough of other entities interjecting themselves into our business with unreasonable and invasive mandates.”
DeVilbiss to Sponsor Spray Finishing Training in Toledo, Ohio
DeVilbiss, Binks and Owens Community College have teamed up to present a Spray Finishing Technology Workshop. This three-day training program is scheduled for September 5-7, 2012 in Toledo, Ohio. Classes meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and include both classroom and hands-on sessions. Two continuing education units are awarded. Attendees should be involved
Atlas Copco Compressors Names John Wozniak Western Region Vice-President
Atlas Copco Compressors has appointed John Wozniak general manager/vice president west region U.S.A. He begins his new position May 1. Wozniak joined Atlas Copco in 2003 as the Chicago customer center manager. He was appointed to a position as regional sales manager (Prime Equipment) – Central Region U.S.A. in 2009. One year later, Wozniak also
New Look Collision Center of Las Vegas Now Certified by Nissan Collision Repair Network
Shop now has factory certification standing with seven major automakers.
Sterling Autobody Centers Featured on FOX Sports Network Series ‘Motorhead Garage’
Popular show takes in-depth look at “Sterling Advantage,” the repair process and customer experience unique to Sterling Autobody Centers.
SCRS Addresses OEM Standards at Oklahoma City Meeting
Working agenda developed and actionable items established with goal of making OEM repair recommendations more accessible.
Micro Platers and Paint Earns NSF International’s Automotive Collision Parts Distributor Certification
Distributor of parts and paints to collision repair industry is one of the first companies to earn this certification.
ASA Launches Website Help Section
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently unveiled a new help section as part of its website, www.ASAshop.org. This new section is designed to help ASA members and nonmember guests navigate the site’s reorganized format to provide the best online experience. With links located in the top and footer navigation menus, visitors can easily find assistance
Service King Collision Centers Announces National Expansion with Entry Into Arizona
Texas-based MSO partners with Auto Body World to open eight Arizona shops.