Thursday’s Collision Repair Executive Webcast to Feature I-CAR’s John Edelen
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature John Edelen of I-CAR as its guest on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. PST. Edelen’s presentation, “Recognizing Professional Development through Training: Building a Framework for the Future,” will outline the development of I-CAR’s Professional Development Matrix, which is set to launch in July, 2010. Among the
ABPA Advises Distributors to Pull All Untested Aftermarket Parts
The Auto Body Parts Association (ABPA) is recommending that member distributors review the properties and testing standards of all aftermarket structural parts they carry and to drop any parts that may not perform up to OEM standards in collisions. ABPA is also calling for a halt in production of any unproven parts. ABPA – which
Chief University Offering Structural Analysis, Collision Repair Training
Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies, has announced its 2010 collision analysis and repair training schedule. Chief University will offer more than 165 classes on computerized measuring, structural analysis and repair, steering and suspension, and collision theory in training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Chief offers courses for collision repair
CIC Panel Lists Vehicle Complexity, Training as Top Challenges
Vehicle complexity and training were the two main challenges members of a panel discussion held at the Collision Industry Conference last week in Palm Springs, Calif., said lie ahead for the collision repair industry. Members of the panel included: Guy Bargnes of Bargnes Associates; Randy Hanson, auto director for Allstate; John Edelen, president and CEO
Making the Most of a Body Shop’s Space
Before you add more space to your body shop, ask yourself if you’re making the most of what you have. Eliminate waste first and you’ll soon find out how large your facility actually is or could be.
Featheredge, Prime and Block is Not a Body Procedure
The EPA’s new 6H Rule proves that Featheredge, Prime and Block (FPB) is a paint procedure, not a body procedure. Here’s how the 6H Rule applies to FPB and what the possible penalties are for failing to comply.
Chrysler Approves PPG’s Low-VOC Etch Primers
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles. SX1071 is a low-VOC, two-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics. It is part of the
Caliber Collision Centers Opens Shop No. 4 in Houston
Caliber Collision Centers announced the addition of yet another shop in the Houston area with the opening of a newly renovated, 23,900-square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair center in Katy, Texas. "The opening of the Katy location is the next step in Caliber’s Houston growth strategy," said Steve Grimshaw, CEO of Caliber Collision Centers. "We’re committed to
Repairers Reflect on Business in 2009, Look Ahead to ’10
It’s safe to say that 2009 will not be looked at as a banner year for most businesses. Even though most economists agreed that the recent stretch of financial misery wasn’t as bad as the Great Depression, they did say it was the worst since the Depression – with some calling it the Great Recession.
Pull Dents With Ease
The new Pro Spot AL-5 capacitor discharge stud welder is designed for aluminum dent pulling but can also be used with steel studs for welding to UHSS panels with no or very little heat applied to the panels. It’s very easy to use and is controlled by one knob to adjust duration of weld time.
