Sharpe Unveils Custom Motorcycle
Sharpe unveiled its newly finished Razor Motorcycle, part of the company’s Razor Gun Custom Bike Sweepstakes, at NACE with the bike’s designer and painter, Justin Barnes of JB Grafix. The bike is worth an estimated $25,000, Sharpe says. Barnes is one of the most well-known and innovative painters in the United States. He has painted
ASA and ASE Honor Collision and Mechanical Technicians of the Year
Michael Loy, owner of Mike Loy’s Collision Inc. in Lewisburg, Ohio, has been named the Automotive Service Association (ASA)/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Technician of the Year. The award recognizes the ASA Collision Division member who received the highest score on the 2008 ASE master collision repair/refinish certification test. “I feel honored
Design Chosen in Sharpe Razor Gun Custom Bike Sweepstakes
Sharpe announced that it has chosen a paint design from Justin Barnes of J.B. Grafix in Newburgh, New York, for the Razor Gun Custom Bike, which will be given away in a sweepstakes. Barnes’ design for the bike will feature many of his signature details. “I’m usually all about doing metal-flake paint jobs, because they’re
Tasco to Acquire Collision Equipment Group
PPG distributor and Collision Equipment Group (CEG) founding member Tasco Auto Color has announced the acquisition of CEG as a strategic move to accommodate CEG’s rapid growth. CEG and Tasco will expand their exclusive distribution agreement with Spanesi, S.p.A to include a broader range of Spanesi products and even closer ties to the Italian manufacturer
The Green Team: Eco-Friendly Ways
These body shop owners are hoping their eco-friendly ways and streamlined operations will boost their bottom line.
Shop Profile: Cornering the Luxury Market
This shop owner knew what he wanted and got it: a thriving
business that repairs high-end vehicles and doesn’t compromise on quality.
Preventing Customer Defects
Stop current customers from crossing enemy lines and heading for your competitor by keeping them informed and letting them know you value their business
A Place For Everything: Organization and Productivity
Organizing tools often falls last on a shop owner’s to do list. Unfortunately, a lack of organization can be one of the first things to affect productivity.
A Crash Course on Retrofits
As a collision repair specialist, air-conditioning service is part of your job. When your customers bring in their cars for repairs, you want to offer them all the services required.
School Profile/Alfred State College
At Alfred State College (ASC) – a technical college in Western New York with a student body of 3,200 – an emphasis on work ethic and a real-world shop atmosphere combine to assure plenty of job opportunities for every graduate, including its autobody program grads.