I-CAR Announces New Course: Plastic Composite Repair
On April 11, I-CAR will introduce its Plastic and Composite Repair (PLA03) course to the inter-industry. Registration is currently open and classes are being added to I-CAR’s class schedule. This course will replace Plastic Welding Repair (PLA01) and Plastic Adhesive Repair (PLA02) and will satisfy I-CAR ProLevel 1 requirements within the I-CAR Professional Development Program
Martin Senour Company Kicks off Second Quarter Training
Collision center professionals who missed the first quarter training sessions offered by The Martin Senour Company have another chance to further develop both their operation and technical skills starting in April when the company kicks off its second quarter training session curriculum. The 2011 course lineup, which is held at various Martin Senour locations nationwide,
ASA Offers Early-Bird Registrants Chance to Win Free Hotel Stay for May ‘Taking the Hill’ Event
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a promotion to encourage attendance at its Annual Business Meeting and “Taking the Hill” Day May 9-11 in Washington, D.C. Register for the event by March 31, and you will be entered into a lottery for free hotel nights at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the
Sherwin-Williams Announces Second Quarter 2011 Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes’ second-quarter training courses for collision professionals will kick off in April 2011, providing the collision industry with three months of business-building and production-excellence courses that are being offered through classroom, web and hands-on settings. Sessions will be held at numerous Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes training centers located in metropolitan areas across the United
ASA Celebrates First Year of ASA Marketplace Benefits Portfolio for Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) launched its expanded benefits portfolio, the “ASA Marketplace,” one year ago, and ASA says the site, which houses money-saving offers for automotive repair businesses, continues to offer members the largest benefits package in the association’s 60-year history. In addition, the site hosts several new offers previously unavailable through ASA, such
American Honda Announces Body Shop Recognition Recipients Reaches New Level
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. has announced that the number of shops participating in its Body Shop Recognition program has reached 500 with shops in 40 states. This includes dealer-owned shops as well as independent shops. The program is a collaborative agreement with OEConnection and the five main automotive refinish suppliers in the U.S., including
Waterborne/Low-VOC, Lean Among Topics to Be Covered at BodyShop Business Conference
The BodyShop Business Conference – Strategies for Success will be held May 5, and an exciting group of speakers and companies is already coming together to make this year’s event — to be held at the Pheasant Run Resort near Chicago — a must for collision repairers looking to catapult their business to success. The
House Passes Repeal of 1099 Reporting Mandate
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4, the “Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011,” which repeals the 1099 reporting mandate in the new health care law, by a vote of 314-112. The reporting mandate requires small businesses to file a 1099 form with the Internal Revenue Service for every vendor that
PBE Jobber Webinar to Be Held April 6
The Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment of AAIA will be holding a Webinar, “PBE Jobbers: Six Ways to Enhance Your Online Presence,” on Wednesday, April 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT. The Internet continues to transform the ways companies do business. What are the components of your company’s online presence? Does your
ASA Members to Discuss Industry Issues on Capitol Hill May 11; Registration Ends April 7
Automotive Service Association (ASA) members will head to Capitol Hill May 11 as part of the association’s 2011 annual business meeting in the Washington, D.C., area. “Taking the Hill” Day will allow members to meet face-to-face with policymakers to discuss key industry issues to address the concerns of today’s mechanical and collision repair professionals, ASA