SCRS Anticipates Large Collision Industry Turnout at 2010 SEMA Show
With days remaining before the 2010 SEMA Show officially opens on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) says it’s anticipating the premiere of its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series, coupled with an emphasis on providing a focus to the collision repair market, and registration numbers have made the association optimistic. This
ASA Provides Legislative, Division Updates at 2010 ASRW
Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) were on hand Oct. 12 in Las Vegas for a morning press conference to discuss new initiatives, goals and completed projects for the association and its members. The press conference was held during ASA’s International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
Sterling Autobody Centers Makes $200,000 Paint Donation to Benefit 36 Education Programs
Sterling Autobody Centers announced the donation of autobody paint and materials valued at over $200,000 to 36 high schools, colleges and vocational programs. Sterling recently completed its network-wide conversion to AkzoNobel waterborne paint, resulting in a surplus of solventborne material such as toners, clears, hardeners and primers. The donation also included adhesives, abrasives and a
Diary of a Bad Collision Repair
Bad collision repairs are allowed to take place, pure and simple. Greed and not caring allow them to take place. And I’ve seen my fair share.
Bar’s Products Donates Product to 250 Schools via Collision Repair Education Foundation
For the second year, Bar’s Products has donated their Bar’s Leaks and Rislone products to 250 collision schools through the I-CAR Collision Repair Education Foundation. Collision school instructors responded to a survey asking them what Bar’s Products they would be able to best utilize within their automotive program, and Bar’s Products agreed to ship a
Organizers Say ASRW Industry Forum Was Well Attended
Organizers reported that several hundred attendees engaged in lively discussion with leaders across the automotive industry in the new ASRW Industry Forum, held in conjunction with Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW). The forum concluded the first day of education at ASRW 2010, which included the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress
Connecticut Collision Repair Association Features Jeff Hender at Annual Banquet
The Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Association held its annual dinner banquet with Jeff Hendler as the keynote speaker. Attendees were challenged to identify and implement processes that create efficiencies – which in today’s environment, truly spurs economic growth, the association believes. “It is essential that we continue to lead — consistently challenging ourselves to be
Don’t You Feel Smarter?
The 2010 BodyShop Business Conference that was held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis is now just a memory, and as I look back on it, I realize that for everyone who participated in the event, it should be a memory of learning and enjoyment. As a bonus, the weather cooperated nicely and enabled us to see
BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
TECH FEATURE: Repairing Advanced Metals
With more and more advanced metals being introduced in the structures of vehicles, it’s imperative that repairers understand their properties to ensure safe and quality repairs.
