CIC Repair Standards Committee Invites All Industry Stakeholders to Participate in Repair Standards Institute Formation
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Repair Standards Committee announced that the group will host an information session for all industry stakeholders on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pavilion 6 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The goal of this meeting is to establish the next steps to create the Standards Institute
Recycled Rides Still in Need of Almost 70 Vehicles
With the Oct. 15 donation deadline quickly approaching, a historic response to the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program has created an unprecedented demand for cars, the organization says. This year, 138 shops have volunteered to restore vehicles to donate to families or charities in need of reliable transportation, and NABC says 68
EPA to Host Free Collision Repair Workshop in Harrisburg, Pa.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a free workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 22 to explain federal air pollution regulations affecting auto repair shops. The workshop will be held in the Administration Building, Conference Room B & C at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg, Pa. from 6-9 p.m. EPA’s workshop will address best practices
BodyShop Business Conference Kicks Off Friday!
The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday! Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts: • Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
ADI Releases Production Plus V9.0 with Photo Management
Arthur B. Dahm, president and owner of Automotive Disciplines, Inc. (ADI) announced the release of his company’s newest body shop management software solution Production Plus V9.0 with Photo Management. Production Plus was originally released in 2006 and has been enhanced multiple times based on input and suggestions from customers, ADI says. Photo Management another
I-CAR Offering Two Courses at BodyShop Business Conference
I-CAR has announced that it will be offering two training courses at the BodyShop Business Conference – Succeeding Through Change to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis. “With the rapid rate of change in vehicle technology and design, the need to stay current on repair processes is more
New Ford Feature Blocks Incoming Phone Calls and Texts to Reduce Distracted Driving
Ford Motor Company is using new technology to reduce the number of crashes caused by distracted drivers. The auto manufacturer says it’s expanding its SYNC technology with new features to give drivers alternatives to hand-held texting and keep them more focused on the road. The features can block incoming phone calls and text messages and
PPG Launches MVP Accelerated Sales/Marketing Systems Workshop
Two-day workshop includes a range of topics covering four primary market segments: the consumer, insurance DRP, insurance agent and non-traditional media.
ChemSpec Named Official Paint Supplier of Factory Five Racing
ChemSpec USA announced it has been named the "Official Paint Supplier" for Factory Five Racing this June at the recent unveiling of the new Factory Five GTM Supercar along with the naming of Carl’s Collision as the official painter. This event was held at the headquarters of the world’s largest component kit car manufacturer, Factory
PPG Hosting MVP Business Conference at Disney World
Theme is ‘Visionary Leadership: A Call to Action’