AAIA Announces New Board of Directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has elected its new officers and board of directors for 2013-2014. This board is effective as of July 1, 2013. AAIA’s elected officers of the Executive Committee are: Chairman, Timothy Lee, Lang Distributing Inc. Vice Chairman, Richard Jago, Old World Industries Inc. Treasurer, Michael Klein, IDQ Holding Inc. Secretary,
SCRS to Host Open Board Meeting in Boston
Two-hour meeting will feature a talk on current and future SCRS work initiatives, a technical presentation on aluminum repair methods, and an update on AASP-MA activities.
Oregon Body Shops Give Top Grades to State Farm, Oregon Mutual
GEICO, Safeco and Farmers rank among worst in survey asking collision repair facilities which insurers best take care of their customers after an accident.
Quality Parts Coalition Announces New Executive Director
PartsChannel Vice President of Operations and Automotive Body Parts Association Chairman Dan Morrissey replaces Eileen Sottile.
AASP-MN Helps Get Paint and Materials Tax Bill Passed
Legislation will allow collision shops to purchase paint/materials exempt from sales tax and then collect sales tax at retail.
Inaugural Southern Auto Repair Industry Conference and Expo a Hit
More than 200 repairers from seven states treated to sessions on parts procurement, standards, paint and materials and profitability.
Hunter Engineering R&D Manager Named 2013 Inventor of the Year
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis grants award to Mike Douglas for years of innovation.
AASP-MN Announces 2013-14 Board of Directors
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has announced its 2013-14 Board of Directors. The announcement was made April 12 at the AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Convention, which took place at the Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. New additions to the board include Joyce Weinhandl, Northfield & Twin City Auto Body, Bloomington; and
AAIA President and CEO Elected to NASTF Board of Directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced that Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of AAIA, has been elected to fill a currently vacant director seat on the NASTF Board of Directors, effective immediately. “The addition of AAIA to NASTF’s base of committed supporters is an exciting opportunity
Westwood Auto Parts Joins Team PRP Network
Expansion of Team PRP’s nationwide network of independent automobile recyclers continues with the inclusion of its newest member, Westwood Auto Parts, located in Toledo, Ohio. The addition of Westwood brings the partnership total of Team PRP to 133 members. “We feel confident that Westwood’s business vision and commitment to the very best in customer service,