Axalta Coating Systems Holds Fleet Business Council Meeting
Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont Performance Coatings) held its 9th Fleet Business Council meeting to provide fleet business owners and managers with the leadership skills to improve shop efficiency, enhance profitability and grow their business. The quarterly meeting was held in Paterson, N.J. on April 5-6. The Fleet Business Council is the first forum of
DuPont Performance Coatings Answers Questions About Sale to Carlyle
BodyShop Business interviews Matt Robertson, North America sales director for DPC, on DPC’s future and Carlyle’s stake in the collision repair industry.
Why Should the Shop Make up the Dollar Difference in a Damage Claim?
An insurance claim repair involves four parties: the insurance agent, vehicle owner, insurance company and repair shop. So why is it assumed that the shop will make up the dollar difference in a damage claim?
LKQ to Discuss the Changing Alternative Parts Landscape in Thursday’s CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome LKQ President and Co-CEO Ron Wagman and Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development Terry Fortner to discuss the changing landscape of the alternative parts industry, including the impact of environmental concerns, e-commerce and national standards. They will also discuss the company’s penetration into the paint,
Auto Body Frame Machine Purchasing Tips
Frame machines come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities. The more you know about them, the better buying decisions you can make.
Mitchell’s Tom Fleming to Retire
Mitchell International, Inc., announced that Tom Fleming, vice president of Database Development and a 25-year veteran of the company, recently retired. Fleming will continue to work as a private consultant in the collision repair industry as part of his newly formed consultancy, Pelham Business Advisors, where he will continue his efforts to advance the marketplace.
LKQ Achieves Record Results for 2009
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $36.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was 25 cents. For the full year, income from continuing operations was $127.1 million and diluted earnings per share from
OEConnection Unveils Next Generation Technology Creating Integrated Parts and Service Portal
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced the introduction of its next generation technology designed to integrate all OEC applications into one parts and service portal. Designed to more facilitate the B2B and B2C exchange of service replacement parts across an OEM supply chain and dealer franchise network, the OEConnection portal will mesh near real-time parts and
NACE and CARS Expand Conference
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) have developed an expanded 2009 conference program delivering a total of 84 sessions (or 138 hours) of education for the same cost as 2008. Both NACE and CARS are sponsored by Automotive Service Association (ASA) and co-located at the
The Big Stuff
There may be less insurer involvement and less overcapacity in the heavy truck collision repair business than there is in the passenger car business, but it has plenty of its own unique challenges.
