Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Names Guy Bargnes VP of Sales and Marketing
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. announced that industry veteran Guy Bargnes has accepted the position of vice president, sales and marketing, effective June 14, 2010. In this role, he will be responsible for sales and profit growth via strategic initiatives set forth by the company. Bargnes joins Painters Supply with a lifetime of PBE experience.
The Functions of Fasteners
Self-piercing rivets, solid shank rivets, blind rivets, Dacromet bolts and so on. Understanding how these one-time fasteners work and what function they play are vital to producing a quality and safe repair.
Cole’s Collision Center Acquires Two New York Shops
Cole’s Collision Center in Colonie, N.Y., has purchased both Spa Body Works Collision Repair locations, in Ballston Spa and Wilton, the Albany Times-Union reported. Terms of the acquisition weren’t revealed. Technicians at the two former Spa shops are receiving I-CAR training and certification, and Cole’s already is gold certified under the program, Cole’s told the
Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Five New Directors to Its Board
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) recently elected five new directors to its board. Teresa Bolton, Tina Clark, Megan Erickson, Kristen Felder and Katie Henwood will each serve a two-year term effective June 2010. Teresa Bolton is the director of Collision Repair Test Development for ASE and is involved in the SkillsUSA Collision Repair Technology Committee.
ASRW 2010 Attendee Registration Opens, Educational Program Revealed
The 2010 educational program at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) will feature more than 80 educational sessions divided among three tracks: Management, Technical and Women’s Professional Development. Many of the management sessions are accredited by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), while the technical sessions
ASRW to Host Industry Forum
The 2010 Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) will host an official Industry Forum to discuss timely industry issues, followed by a networking reception Sunday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The forum and reception will conclude the first day of education at ASRW 2010, featuring the
Debate: Do Dealership Body Shops Perform the Lowest Quality Repairs? Yes.
Danny Wyatt, owner, Collision Service Investigators, Salisbury, N.C., argues that dealership shops perform the worst repairs.
SHOP SPOTLIGHT: Shop’s Business Grows Despite Down Economy
Kumler Collision & Automotive owner Dean DeRolph says satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers.
Mitchell’s Tom Fleming to Retire
Mitchell International, Inc., announced that Tom Fleming, vice president of Database Development and a 25-year veteran of the company, recently retired. Fleming will continue to work as a private consultant in the collision repair industry as part of his newly formed consultancy, Pelham Business Advisors, where he will continue his efforts to advance the marketplace.
ASA Collision Operations Committee Meeting to be Broadcast on CollisionHub.com
Prior to the ASA ‘Taking the Hill’ Fly-In, the ASA Collision Division Operations Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. EST, which will be broadcast live on the website CollisionHub.com. Topics scheduled for discussion include an I-CAR educational update, an introduction of the 2010 Collision Division Operations