Cars and Coffee New Jersey Sets Summer/Fall Schedule
Cars and Coffee New Jersey has announced dates for their summer and fall schedule after two successful initial get-togethers. The new club will have its next meeting on Sunday, June 24 at the Knob Hill Country Lanes in Manalapan and have set dates through October. Cars and Coffee is an informal get-together for people with
Anaheim Will Be Site of Next Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University EcoLean Level 1 Workshop
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced that the next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held July 25-26, 2012 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Anaheim – Orange County, Calif. Offered to collision center owners and dealer managers from across the U.S. and Canada, Sherwin-Williams’ EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about maximizing
PBES 2012 Spring Conference Presentations Available Online
Presentations from the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) Spring Conference held May 15 to 17 in Phoenix, Ariz., are now available online. The seminar lineup drew a crowd that was 20 percent over attendance from last year, and opening roundtable discussions were doubled to handle attendance numbers. Transcriptions will be posted soon. PBES
SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show
For third consecutive year, Society of Collision Repair Specialists has put together lineup of educational courses for collision repairers at SEMA.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Advanced Business Management Classes to be Held in Dallas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be hosting its next A-Plus University Series of Advanced Business Management classes in Dallas, Texas in June and July. This is a collection of best practices and detailed course offerings specifically designed to help collision shop owners, managers, sales and estimating staff professionals increase productivity and profitability. Specific courses and dates
CCC Information Services Inc. Launches Carwise Solution
CCC Information Services Inc. announced the launch of the Carwise Solution today, a consumer-facing offering that extends the reach of CCC’s repair status update solutions to the iPhone and web. Carwise automatically delivers status updates to consumers from repairers whenever key repair milestones are met. CCC ONE UpdatePlus delivers status notifications via text message and
3M Awards First VIP Grand Prize in ‘Your Ticket to the Track’ Sweepstakes
For Rich Hottle, his passion for NASCAR and his love of his job as an automotive painter and body repair expert just delivered the experience of a lifetime – a winning ticket in the 3M Automotive Aftermarket “Your Ticket to the Track” sweepstakes. Hottle, who works for an automotive repair company called Lewis Auto Body
ASA Holds Annual Business Meeting in Texas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual business meeting May 7-8 at the Grand Hyatt DFW International Airport, located at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in north Texas. The primary focus of this year’s event was the association’s significance in the industry and its goal to remain relevant to the needs of today’s members. To
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Opens 123rd Facility
New Macon, Ga., facility represents 7th new repair center opening in past 30 days.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the