FinishMaster Supports Collision Industry Foundation’s Shops Against Hunger Drive
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it has partnered with FinishMaster in its Shops Against Hunger initiative. During the months of May and June, FinishMaster is asking its customers to join the fight against hunger in America by providing a section on their monthly statements which enables customers to make a $1.00 donation to the
AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry
Six industry leaders were honored at the 11th annual Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards program held at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta on April 14. Janet Chaney, Stevensville, Mt.; Erica Eversman, Bath, Ohio; Kimberly Hicks, Highland Park, Mich.; Beth Ann Meckel, Glen Burnie, Md.; Linda Sommerhauser, Kansas City, Mo.;
Shop Shares Story of Surviving, Rebuilding After Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike, the third-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, blew into the Houston area in September 2008, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Bear Creek Collision Specialists, Inc., a family-owned shop located in Houston, was hit particularly hard: eight repair bays were totally demolished, and walls of the structure crashed down on various cars,
Repair Planning Can Improve Shop Efficiency, With or Without Other Lean Processes
Repair planning – tearing a vehicle down to create an accurate damage assessment before the actual repair begins – is a simple way for even non-lean shops to improve cycle time, estimate accuracy and customer and insurer satisfaction. Lean expert Steve Feltovich, manager of business consulting services for Sherwin-Williams, emphasized this during the Sherwin-Williams EcoLean
CARSTAR Launches 2010 National SuperStang Tour
Tour will wrap up with sweepstakes to win 2007 High Performance Hertz Shelby Mustang.
Expert Says Knowing Difference Between Today’s Four Generations Is Key to Running a Successful Collision Shop
Cam Marston, author and generational expert, delivers keynote address at PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Conference.
Mike Anderson Addresses the Connecticut Collision Repair Association
“You must think outside of the box with your business” was the lead statement from Mike Anderson as he addressed the Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists (CCRS) association members at their recent membership meeting. Mike Anderson, a leading shop owner and an automotive management expert, is also a featured AMI-Approved seminar presenter on numerous topics
BASF Coatings Lends Mercedes-Benz F800 a Metallic Appearance
Daimler and BASF Coatings have joined forces to develop the Alubeam paint that lends a metallic appearance to the Mercedes-Benz F800. BASF says its Liquid Metal basecoat gives the car a radiant, deep gloss, making it look as if it were made of chrome rather than painted. The research vehicle’s latest appearance was at the
I-CAR Ed. Foundation Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
The I-CAR Education Foundation announced the recipients of the scholarships created to assist students pursuing careers in the collision repair industry. These awards are part of over $150,000 in grants and scholarships to be given out in 2010 by the I-CAR Education Foundation. One of the scholarships, the I-CAR Education Foundation Scholarship, is in its
DuPont Launches Hot Hues Calendar Competition
Winners will be featured on 2011 calendar and receive cash prizes.