Mitchell Industry Trends Report Analyzes Japanese Tsunami’s Effect on Parts Prices
This edition features the article, “Did the Tsunami in Japan Devastate Asian Parts Prices?” written by Mitchell’s Vice President of Industry Relations Greg Horn. In the article, Horn leverages the Mitchell Collision Parts Price Index (MCPPI), a metric similar to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to identify trends in parts prices vs. inflation and assess the impact of the tsunami on parts selection behavior.
Thirteen Las Vegas Families and Family Promise Charity Receiving Recycled Rides at SEMA
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that the lives of 13 deserving Las Vegas families will be changed by the gift of reliable transportation on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 2:30 p.m. outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with the SEMA Show.
SCRS Hosting Silent Auction at SEMA for Collision Repair Program Supporting Wounded Soldiers
Auction will benefit Operation Comfort, a non-profit organization located in San Antonio, Texas, with a mission to provide support to service members who have been wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq and are receiving treatment at the Brooke Army Medical Center.
SCRS Reporting ‘Record Growth’ for SEMA Collision Repair and Refinish Section
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is reporting "record-setting levels of growth" for the Collision Repair and Refinish section of the 2011 SEMA Show slated for Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas. "We’re thrilled with how the 2011 show has shaped up in terms of both content and overall attendance," said SCRS Executive Director Aaron
ASRW’s MSO Symposium Has Sold-Out Audience
The first Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium was held Thursday during Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) to a sold-out crowd of 150. The day-long event that took place at the Orange County Convention Center featured educational sessions specific to MSOs, a lunch presentation and an evening networking reception. "The MSO Symposium was one of the
PPG Unveils 2011 SEMA Attractions
Celebrities, show cars and motorcycles, custom-painted auto hoods, new paint products and more will be featured at the PPG booth at the 2011 SEMA Show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The PPG booth, 24501, is designed as a retro body shop, Johnny O’s Collision & Customs. At the booth, show visitors will
Chip Foose to Appear at SEMA Show New Products Showcase
Among the many celebrities making special appearances at the 2011 SEMA Show will be Chip Foose, award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity. SEMA Show attendees will be able to meet Foose as he signs autographs in the Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase area on several days during the week. Foose will appear Nov.
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2011 ASRW Award Ceremonies
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members Thursday during the ASRW Award Ceremonies. Held in Orlando, Fla., during NACE and CARS, the annual awards event provides a platform in which the association and other industry groups may acknowledge the achievements of some of its outstanding individuals. Ron Pyle, ASA’s president and chief
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Expands Glass Operations into Phoenix
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minnesota-based damaged vehicle repair company and industry leader, announced the opening of a new glass division repair center in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria, Ariz. “Through acquisition or by converting existing vacant properties into collision repair centers, we’re confident our collision and glass service will impress both the vehicle
CIF Announces 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser in Conjunction with SEMA and CIC
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has announced the Second Annual Gala Fundraiser to benefit its current charitable initiatives. On Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Foundation will host guests for dessert, drinks, a silent auction and live music by Total Loss, starring