California BAR Proposes Vehicle Retirement Changes
Bureau proposes retiring greater number of older, high-polluting vehicles.
WIN Employment Webinar Discusses Increase in Harassment Claims, Including Male-On-Male ‘Hazing’
The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) first interactive employment webinar, "Demystifying Discrimination, Diversity and the Evolving Workforce," is available to the entire industry on WIN’s website. The webinar originally aired July 27 and was made available to WIN members and sponsors. The session looked at best practices for recruiting and hiring top notch talent and navigating
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
SCRS Provides Members with Service Offering from ALLDATA Collision
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has expanded its member benefit offerings to include specially negotiated pricing incentives for ALLDATA Collision subscriptions. ALLDATA Collision is a powerful tool that includes manufacturers’ procedures for sectioning, working on new materials, re-initializing electronic systems, welded panel replacement, hybrid handling procedures, finishing and more. ALLDATA Collision was introduced
NABC Pride Award Nomination Deadline Is Sept. 15
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is reminding collision repairers that nominations for the 15th annual Pride Awards are due Sept. 15. "Please help us find the industry’s unsung heroes in 2010," says Pride Co-Chair Janet Chaney. "It’s important to keep a bright light shining on the good men and women of this industry." To
DuPont Performance Coatings Honors Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award Winners
Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award recipients were honored by DuPont Performance Coatings at a business conference for the company’s Champion jobbers in Orlando, Fla., on June 21. For the past four years, DuPont has presented the Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award annually to recognize one or more individuals in the collision repair industry who represent
Earl Scheib Closes
As of Friday, July 16, Earl Scheib, Inc. announced it has ceased its operations nationwide. The company, founded in 1937, was purchased by investment firm Kelly Capital LLC in 2009 for $8 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. Earl Scheib operated 85 collision repair shops and also made paint-coating systems that were used in
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes Now on Facebook
Social media site will feature discussion groups, educational resources, breaking news and more.
LKQ Launches 2011 Calendar Competition for Car Enthusiasts
LKQ Corporation has kicked off its annual Car Calendar Competition. Entrants can have their classic, custom or project cars or trucks featured in LKQ’s 2011 calendar by submitting entries through Sept. 15. During the contest period, LKQ is also offering 10 percent off all Goodmark muscle car and truck purchases. For more information on Goodmark
3M Launches Virtual Classroom Provides Guide to Range of Body Repair Projects
From metal and plastic repair to sanding and paint finishing to car detailing and safety improvements, 3M now offers a free Virtual Classroom to help teach basic and advanced skills, demonstrate proper techniques and showcase innovative product solutions. Designed for car enthusiasts, technical students and automotive professionals, the new 3M Standard Operating Procedures modules provide