Sherwin-Williams Hosting A-Plus University EcoLean Workshop in Chicago
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced the next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held March 13-14 at the Double Tree Hotel in the Chicago metro area in Oak Brook, Ill. Sherwin-Williams says its EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The
Washington’s Precision Collision Auto Body Converts 18 Shops to Waterborne
Precision Collision Auto Body in Northwest Washington State has converted all of its 18 collision centers to PPG Envirobase paint systems. Precision Collision is a family owned MSO just recently featured in the fall 2011 Volume 70, Number 2 edition of the PPG Repaint Reporter Magazine for their part in working toward a greener industry.
Buyer Education: Sandpaper
Understanding the differences between different kinds of sandpaper and how they’re made will equip you with the knowledge to make smarter buying decisions.
Lincoln Electric Helps Attract Next Generation of Welders
The Lincoln Electric Company has partnered with the American Welding Society (AWS) to provide an exciting, hands-on welding experience to attract new people to the profession. As part of this partnership, Lincoln Electric recently provided VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Arc Welders for AWS’s new Careers in Welding Trailer that debuted at FABTECH 2011, North America’s
SCRS Says Headline Speaker Provides ‘Unforgettable’ Educational Experience for RDE Participants at SEMA Show
Repairer Driven Education (RDE) participants attending the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) RDE headline keynote found themselves immediately immersed in a rapid succession of memorable experiences.
Toyota Head Named Champion of the Year by SkillsUSA
From his teenage days doing odd jobs to his climb through the ranks at Toyota, Jim Lentz says his willingness to learn and tackle new projects have been the keys to his success.
MSO Symposium Delivers Value, Content, Audience in First Effort, Says ASRW
The first multi-shop operator (MSO) symposium, held during Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2011 in Orlando, attracted 130 MSOs and exceeded all expectations and attendance goals, according to event organizers. The day-long event was held Oct. 6.
CARSTAR Honors America’s Veterans and Active Duty Military with National Military Month Celebration
This November, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will honor America’s active duty and military veterans with a special celebration for National Military Month. It will include local market festivities for Veterans Day and special fundraising initiatives to help families of those serving the country. CARSTAR, the nation’s largest family of auto body repair experts, is
More than 40 Exhibitors on Board for ASRW 2012
Show organizers report that more than 42 companies have signed up to exhibit at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2012. ASRW 2012 is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. "The strong sales effort for 2012 is a direct reflection of ASRW 2011, recently held in Orlando. We
Registration Champions Named from ASRW 2011
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) announced I-CAR and R.M. Andress as the overall winners of a new exhibitor marketing initiative launched earlier this year, which encouraged all exhibitors to send invitations to attend ASRW to their customers and prospects. A total of 51 exhibitors participated in the program called Exhibitor Invites. Among the participating