Collision Hub Names Elizabeth Blackman as Operations Director
Collision Hub announced that Elizabeth J. Blackman has been named operations director. Blackman will manage the day-to-day activities of Collision Hub with a focus on the systems and procedures required to accomplish our company mission and goals in the marketplace. She will also oversee a variety of new marketing projects and maintain Collision Hub’s expanding
Rotary Lifts Reminds Shops to Inspect Vehicle Lifts
Rotary Lift is reminding technicians and shop owners to inspect vehicle lifts. “Maintaining a safe and efficient repair shop is everyone’s responsibility,” said John Rylee, director of marketing. “Technicians should check their lifts every day, and the shop owner should schedule professional lift inspections annually. Regular inspections help ensure that all the lifts in the
New Hands-On Plastic Welding Technology Training Available at BodyShop Business Conference
Repairers will be able to receive hands-on training in the newest innovation in repairing plastics – nitrogen plastic welding – at the 2010 BodyShop Business Conference – Succeeding Through Change to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Hilton Hotel and Suites in downtown Indianapolis. Billy Graham, regional sales manager of Urethane Supply Co., will
I-CAR Introduces Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control Course
Industry professionals interested in learning ways to improve efficiency and reduce “come-backs” will soon have a new training resource from I-CAR. On Sept. 7, I-CAR will premiere its newest training program, Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control (QUA01). The course marks the first I-CAR training opportunity to be offered as either an instructor-led course taught in
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour Announced as SCRS Corporate Member
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour, since 1925 a distributor of parts, refinishing products, tools and equipment to the automotive service industries, is the most recent corporate member announced by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Though most closely identified with the automotive parts portion of their business, NAPA’s role as a supplier of Martin
Kyle Claypool Selected As USA WorldSkills Technical Expert in Web Design
Optima Worldwide to Train USA Web Design Competitor
GCIA Executive Director Discusses Results of Labor Rate Survey
At the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in July, Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) Executive Director Howard Batchelor discussed the results of a labor rate survey of collision repair facilities in the metropolitan Atlanta area. The survey was the association’s fourth annual one, and Batchelor said he believed the results he received were the best
Social Media to Get Spotlight at BodyShop Business Conference
Facebook. Twitter. MySpace. If these terms are foreign to you, then you should probably attend the BodyShop Business Conference – Succeeding Through Change Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis and check out the “Social Media” breakout session. Free marketing opportunities await collision repair facilities via Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites, yet few have taken advantage
Rooting for a Sellout
I think that most of you who read my column every month realize that I try to write about issues that can positively impact your businesses or make you think about things that can have a positive effect on you or our industry in general. Editor Jason Stahl handles most of the controversial topics and/or
Advertising War: Insurers Vs. Body Shops
Some repairers are trying to counter insurers’ advertising with advertising of their own. It might seem like a futile effort, but the goal is not to outspend insurers. Instead, it’s to educate consumers on the accident claim process.
