Collision Repair Education Foundation Provides 2,000 Tech Uniforms to Students
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (formerly the I-CAR Education Foundation) has provided 2,000 Cintas technician shirts to automotive collision students nationwide this fall through the support of Audatex, a Solera company; AutoZone; Chicago Pneumatic; Craftsman; I-CAR and PPG Automotive Refinish. In addition to providing uniforms to collision students, the project helped raise $20,000 for the
ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for Third Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. New associate members joining ASA during the third quarter of 2010 include: Aramark Uniform Services Automotive Industries Marketing AutoPartsTomorrow.com Forest Hills Financial Group ASA also announced the following associate members who have renewed their commitment to ASA and its members
ASA Provides Legislative, Division Updates at 2010 ASRW
Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) were on hand Oct. 12 in Las Vegas for a morning press conference to discuss new initiatives, goals and completed projects for the association and its members. The press conference was held during ASA’s International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser Raises Record Funds
The ninth annual I-CAR Education Foundation golf fundraiser, sponsored by PPG Automotive Refinish, raised over $30,000 for the foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign (CREC) fund, making it the largest annual golf fundraiser to date. A sold out crowd of 144 golfers enjoyed a day of golf at the Eaglewood Golf Course in Itasca, Ill., on
ASA’s Marketplace Will Be Featured at ASRW
Vendor participants of the Automotive Service Association ‘s (ASA) Marketplace will comprise a new pavilion on the show floor at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), scheduled for Oct. 11- 13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Introduced in March, the ASA Marketplace provides one-stop shopping for ASA’s entire benefits portfolio for
Manage Paint Costs
Version 6.4 of the PMCLogic paint and materials management system features enhancements surrounding cost and revenue analytics and updated paint and material price information. The new insurance grouping feature aggregates insurer information for all vehicles repaired, along with other data imported from the three major estimation providers (Audatex, CCC and Mitchell). It also includes a
I-CAR Rolls Out Professional Development Program at Annual Gathering
At the I-CAR Industry Event on July 21, the organization announced the I-CAR Professional Development Program, a performance-focused training program that offers the best in collision repair training for today’s professional. John Edelen, I-CAR president and CEO said, "Through the support of our sponsors, the I-CAR Professional Development Program was introduced to the industry at
DEG Surpasses 2,500 Inquiries
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) announced that it has now successfully assisted collision repairers in the processing of more than 2,500 data-related inquiries. “This is a proud time for the DEG,” stated Nick Kostakis, a member of the DEG Joint Operating Committee (JOC). “The DEG relies heavily upon members of the collision repair industry to
I-CAR Education Foundation Names 2010 Board of Trustees
The I-CAR Education Foundation announced its board of trustees and executive committee for 2010. The following representatives will serve on the executive committee: • Chairman Doug Webb, CSi Complete • Vice Chairman Bill Daly, Allstate Insurance Company • Secretary Terry Fortner, LKQ Corporation • Treasurer Chris Northup, GD and C • Member-At-Large Geralynn Kottschade, Jerry’s
Procedural Pages Clinic Offered in Montana
The Montana Collision Repair Specialists (MCRS) will host a Procedural Pages Clinic on Saturday, March 27, at the Best Western Grantree Inn at Bozeman, Mt. This clinic will concentrate will enhance navigation skills within the system and help participants gain a better understanding of included and not included items. Participants will be writing estimates on