Body Shops and Aluminum, How Did We Get Here?
The significant increase in aluminum-bodied vehicles these days is driven in part by the same gasoline mileage issue we faced in 1973. The federal government has decreed that by the year 2025, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) is to be 54.5 miles per gallon for all car manufacturers.
Information Providers Commit to NACE | CARS 2015
Alldata, AudaExplore, CCC Information Services, Mitchell1, Mitchell International, and Motoshop have all committed to NACE | CARS 2015 through participation in sessions, sponsorships and exhibits.
Pro Spot to Host Seminars and Live Demos at NACE | CARS
Company will offer classes on high demand technical skills including aluminum repair, MIG brazing and plastic welding repair.
I-CAR to Have Large Presence at NACE | CARS 2015
I-CAR will feature daily live presentations and technical demonstrations geared toward providing the latest information to help drive the industry forward.
CARSTAR Kicks Off MSO Network Event in San Diego
Themed “Gaining the Edge,” the conference is being held June 13-16, 2015 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.
AMI Still Accepting Applications for Four Scholarships
Applications for the Emil Stanley Merit Award, BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship, Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship and Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket “High Octane” Scholarship must be submitted by June 20th.
Chief Continues Sponsorship of SkillsUSA Championship
Company supports competition for 29th consecutive year, supplying equipment and personnel for the Collision Repair Technology (CRT) Championship.
WIN Honors the 2015 Most Influential Women
The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the Collision Repair Industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment to excellence.
WIN Acknowledges 2015 Sponsors
The Women’s Industry Network is thanking all Corporate Sponsors, MIW Sponsors and WIN Educational Conference Sponsors that support key initiatives for WIN throughout the year.
ASA Board of Directors Installed During Annual Meeting
Association’s new board of directors, headed by new chair Donny Seyfer, began its term at the close of the annual business meeting.