How They Work: Filler
There’s an old adage: “You get what you pay for.” With body fillers, this is certainly the case. I’ve always recommended that owners and managers focus on the total cost of each process versus looking at consumables, labor and overhead costs individually.
Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive
Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive (IRSA) is designed for true structural bonding applications when specified by OEMs and recommended for weld-bonded and rivet-bonding joints.
National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for 2014 Board of Director Positions
Seven open board seats to be elected at NABC’s annual meeting at SEMA Show.
CARSTAR to Host 2013 Conference in Las Vegas
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has announced the 2013 CARSTAR Conference held Sept. 7-10 at the Palazzo Las Vegas Resort at the Venetian. Themed “Peak Performance”, the conference will deliver world-class business education programs, vendor partner networking events, motivational speakers and an insurance industry forum, according to the company. Anthony Bourke, CEO and founder
Military Veterans and Employers Eligible to Win Trip to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
As part of the 3M Hire Our Heroes campaign, military veterans who work in auto body repair shops and the repair shop owners who employ them will have an opportunity to win one of 25 trips to the November NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Texas. At this race, Greg Biffle will drive the
SCRS Celebrates Outstanding Service at 2012 Industry Achievement Awards
Lifetime Honorary Membership, Industry Achievement Award, Collision Industry Non-Individual Service Award, Humanitarian Award and Individual Service Award handed out in Oklahoma City.
ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for First Quarter 2012
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that its newest associate member is Cornerstone Auto Parts. The associate category of ASA membership is designed for companies or groups that supply goods, services or equipment to the industry, especially to ASA’s regular category of membership – businesses that perform automotive repair services. "The decision to become
Stuck On You
Repairers are bonding more with adhesives because, used properly with welding, they can lead to better repairs than welding or adhesives alone.
ASA Announces Renewing and New Associate Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced many associate members have renewed their memberships and several new companies have joined ASA as associate members. Associate members renewing their ASA membership during the third quarter of 2008 include: 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Access Fleet, Airtex Products, American Impact Media Corp., Atlas Copco Compressors Inc., Auto Profit Masters,
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
Can a 33-year-old Cadillac make it to Las Vegas?
