AMI and ASA Announce 2013 Emil Stanley Merit Award Recipient
Mark Steinke, production manager at Rydell Collision Center in Grand Forks, N.D., receives $1,000 to attend NACE.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Fundraiser Raises $70,000 for Industry Education
The 12th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, raised $70,000 through the support of attendees and sponsors. Sponsors and participants enjoyed a day of golf at South Shore Country Club in Hingham, Mass., on July 25, 2013, and the funds raised from this event will go toward supporting scholarships
ASRW Adds Business and Technology Pavilion to Show Floor
Collection of exhibiting companies to feature business enhancement products and services for automotive shops.
AMI and Babcox Media Announce 2013 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Myles Dahlgren, director of mechanical operations for Lamettry’s Collision in Lakeville, Minn., receives $1,000 to attend CARS in Las Vegas.
CARSTAR Presents Franchisee of the Year Award at Annual Conference
Ray’s CARSTAR Auto Body in Bristol, Conn., wins award based on a variety of performance criteria.
State Farm Donates $70,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Insurance company’s lifetime contribution to foundation now more than $1 million.
ASRW Announces Welcome Party Details
New this year, the Welcome Party is now included with every registration package and is free to attend.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Adds Full Feature Claims Portal
Insurers can use Open Claims Gateway to send cars to A-Plus Network shops, which can then manage the assignment.
AMI and Babcox Media Announce 2013 BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship Recipient
Mindy Johnson, office manager at Classic Auto Collision in Escanaba, Mich., receives $1,000 to attend NACE.
Team PRP Appoints New Logistics Director
Mike Hickman brings hands-on and executive experience in transportation and distribution management to newly-created position.
SCRS Issues Position Statement on Insurer Mandates
Organization believes insurers’ influence over parts supply chain “falls outside of the scope of the insurance business.”
CARSTAR Opens First Shop in Anaheim, Calif.
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has opened its first location in the Anaheim, Calif., marketplace. Owned by Joel, JoAnne and Jorge Cuevas, Kraemer CARSTAR Collision has been in business since 1979. It is located at is located at 1361 N. Kraemer Blvd. “Southern California, with its heavy traffic, has a high demand for quality