CARSTAR to Attempt to Break Guinness World Record for Largest Car Wash a Second Time
This June 11, thousands of volunteers across the United States and Canada will be washing vehicles in hopes of breaking the Guinness World Record for “Most Cars Washed – Multiple Venues” the CARSTAR "Soaps It Up! Car Wash" set in 2009 by washing more than 4,000 vehicles in eight hours. In the process, it hopes
ASRW Selected to Participate in International Buyer Program
Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce to participate in the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Buyer Program (IBP) for 2012. This means that exhibitors will be connected to international buyers – providing leads, trade counseling and market research. ASRW 2011, comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition
Franchising Executive David F. Byers Named CEO of CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts recently announced that Richard H. (Dick) Cross, III, chairman and CEO, will be transitioning from his current role to a position on the Board of Directors this spring. In his place, CARSTAR has named David F. Byers CEO. Cross, who joined CARSTAR in 2004, is credited with transforming the collision
Sign Up Now for the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show
The 2011 BodyShop Business Conference – Strategies for Success is combining a great location, knowledgeable presenters and exciting exhibitors to give repairers a full day of experiences sure to leave them enlightened and inspired. The conference, slated for Thursday, May 5 at the Pheasant Run Resort in Lake Charles, Ill., will feature a full day
2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show
With tons of educational sessions and a trade show that’s free to all Chicago-area collision repair facilities, the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year.
Indiana Auto Body Association to Hold Second Biannual Convention and Technology Exhibition
The Indiana Auto Body Association (IABA) is holding its second biannual Convention and Technology Exhibition April 28-30, 2011 at the Lincoln College of Technology in Indianapolis, Ind. According to IABA Executive Director Tony Passwater, the 2009 event was packed with industry-related activities, presentations and top collision-related vendors – and he expects the 2011 event to
Boyd Group Reports Sales Increase in 2010
The Boyd Group recently announced that it increased sales in its fiscal year 2010 by 14.8 percent to $256.8 million from $223.7 million in 2009, impacted by five months of sales contribution from True2Form Collision Repair Centers, Inc., acquired at the end of July. "We are very pleased to report record sales, net earnings, adjusted
ASA Offers Early-Bird Registrants Chance to Win Free Hotel Stay for May ‘Taking the Hill’ Event
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a promotion to encourage attendance at its Annual Business Meeting and “Taking the Hill” Day May 9-11 in Washington, D.C. Register for the event by March 31, and you will be entered into a lottery for free hotel nights at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the
NACE Announces New Partnership with IBIS
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced it will be one of the sponsors of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), scheduled for May 16-18 in Barcelona, Spain. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) and is scheduled for
ASA Celebrates First Year of ASA Marketplace Benefits Portfolio for Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) launched its expanded benefits portfolio, the “ASA Marketplace,” one year ago, and ASA says the site, which houses money-saving offers for automotive repair businesses, continues to offer members the largest benefits package in the association’s 60-year history. In addition, the site hosts several new offers previously unavailable through ASA, such