Attorney to Demystify EPA 6H Rule at BodyShop Business Conference
Jan. 10, 2011 is right around the corner: Will your shop be in compliance with the EPA’s 6H Rule, which sets forth emissions regulations for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)? Attorney Andrew Rodenhouse will answer shop owners’ questions about the 6H Rule, which all shops are required to be in compliance with by Jan. 10, 2011,
Registration Now Open for BodyShop Business Conference
Registration is now officially open for the 2010 BodyShop Business Conference to be held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis at the Hilton Hotel & Suites downtown. The theme of the conference is “Succeeding Through Change.” There will be two panel discussions, one on lean manufacturing processes and the other on protecting your shop’s private data. There
GFS Using Heat Recovery Technology to Save Energy
GFS announced it has made another move to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing facilities. By installing heat recovery units on each of its three spraybooth exhaust stacks at its Osseo, Wis., facility, GFS can use the heat generated during the operation of these spray booths to control the temperature within the manufacturing shop
GFS Invests in ‘Green’ Manufacturing Equipment
GFS announced it has invested in a new turret press for its sheet metal processes to help make the company’s manufacturing process environmentally friendlier. This new turret, a Murata Motorum Servo-Drive press, is 100-percent electrically operated, using about 70 percent less energy than other turrets with similar capabilities. The use of servomotors in place of
Hertz Becomes Preferred Car Rental Partner for Kia Motors America
The Hertz Corporation has been named a preferred car rental partner for Kia Motors America’s more than 640 dealerships in 50 states. Hertz will provide car rental services, including free pickup and return service and an expanded benefit program for Kia’s fixed-operations business. “A major part of Hertz’s long-term growth strategy is Hertz’s commitment to
The Fox and The Hens
Systems that have checks and balances.
Auto Body Paint: Solvent Popping
Solvent popping occurs when trapped solvent expands and breaks through the applied paint film. Because there’s no quick fix (you need to remove all of the affected product from the vehicle), the best strategy is prevention.
When Does Insurer Steering Become Illegal?
Every day, insurers tell customers: "They’re not on our list of shops." "We can’t guarantee their work." "We may not be able to help you as much as we’d like if you take your car to that shop." Fed up, a few shop owners across the country have gathered evidence that insurer actions are depriving them of their right to compete and have filed tortious interference lawsuits. The result: multimillion-dollar settlements.
Cool Route for Creating Profits: A/C Repairs
Repairing air conditioning systems as a profit center can be quite rewarding — provided you’re quite knowledgeable when it comes to systems, environmental concerns and government regulations. Otherwise, you may be cooling your heels in an empty shop.
Clang! Buzzz… Tick, Tick, TICK!!!
Diagnosing and eliminating annoying interior noises will restore the sanity of tormented vehicle owners
