BASF Announces Platinum Sponsorship of NORTHEAST Show
BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings has announced it will once again be the platinum sponsor of the AASP/NJ NORTHEAST Show March 15-17.
Collision Damage Appraisal, Nitrogen Plastic Welding Added to SkillsUSA Championships
Students in the Collision Damage Appraisal competition will have to demonstrate that they’re capable of assessing frontal damage, unibody damage and light mechanical damage, as well as rear damage that necessitates quarter-panel replacement.
Indiana Senate Unanimously Passes Anti-Steering Bill, Minus Several Insurer Restrictions
The Indiana Senate unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit insurer steering and would place other restrictions on insurance carriers and body shops.
Auto Body Equipment: Battery-Powered Rivet Gun and Other ‘Kool Tools’ from SEMA Show Floor
Kye Yeung and Toby Chess demonstrated a number of products from the 2017 SEMA Show during their “Kool Tools” presentation.
CIECA Wraps up Fourth MSO Summit
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) said it concluded the fourth MSO T2T Summit for 2017 with great attendance and contributions and collaborations from MSOs’ IT thought leaders.
Mitchell Releases P&C Industry’s First Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Claim Review Solution
By using visual computing to analyze photos, Mitchell WorkCenter Assisted Review uses machine-learning technology to help identify incorrect replace or repair decisions, helping insurance companies review more estimates in less time.
Get to Know: Clay Hoberecht, Owner of Best Body Shop in Wichita, Kan.
The collision repair industry is full of colorful characters, and Clay Hoberecht is no exception.
I-CAR Launches ‘Art and Science of Estimator Interactions’ Course
Topics will include how to properly communicate with the customer and the insurance company, how to complete the estimate and how to obtain estimate approval.
Mascari Auto Center: Much More than a Collision Repair Business
Mascari’s bread and butter is a 45,000-square-foot body shop that can accommodate 88 cars. But the shop also enjoys a steady stream of income from a full-service gas station and convenience store that sells – among other things – bread and butter.
PPG Launches PaintManager XI Software
The all-new PaintManager XI software features critical advancements in color retrieval, mixing and management functions and offers a more intuitive workflow designed to simplify the overall automotive refinish process.
