Clark Plucinski Elected President of CAPA Board of Directors
Plucinski has more than 40 years of collision industry experience and served on CAPA’s board from 1996-2000.
Connecticut Collision Repair Association Features Jeff Hender at Annual Banquet
The Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Association held its annual dinner banquet with Jeff Hendler as the keynote speaker. Attendees were challenged to identify and implement processes that create efficiencies – which in today’s environment, truly spurs economic growth, the association believes. “It is essential that we continue to lead — consistently challenging ourselves to be
Rival Shops Clash Over Defamation Suit
A cross-town rivalry has gotten ugly for two California shops. Gene Crozat, owner of G&C Auto Body in Santa Rosa, is suing Kari Solem, owner of Advance Tech Collision, for libel and unfair business practices, among other allegations. The Press Democrat reports that in July 2009, Solem, in e-mails sent to Farmers Insurance, other insurance
Finalists Named in PPG Hot Wheels Spectraflame Paint Your Ride Contest
PPG has announced the 12 finalists in the 2008 PPG Hot Wheels Spectraflame Paint Your Ride Contest. Contestants included custom painters, car builders and hot rod enthusiasts who created original paint schemes for their vehicles using any of the 12 colors from the PPG Vibrance Collection Hot Wheels Spectraflame paint. The co-branded line features colors