I-CAR Bringing Technology Showcase and Professional Development Event to ASRW
I-CAR will return to Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) this year and offer an extended training schedule, including the premiere of an all-new I-CAR course, along with events on the show floor throughout the week and interactive sessions with I-CAR experts. ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair
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
Color Formula Retrieval System Updated for Sikkens Mixit Pro
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes has announced the release of the latest upgrade to its Sikkens Mixit Pro color formula retrieval system. Sikkens Mixit Pro 1.3 adds new features and functionality to a system that already delivers ease of use and first-time-right color formulas, plus an array of advanced repair management and information tools, AkzoNobel says. Director
Agenda Announced for 2010 BodyShop Business Conference
Breakout sessions, panel discussions, trade show highlight educational event.
Chief Adds Free Upper Body Bar to Velocity Measuring System
Chief Automotive Technologies has added its Upper Body Bar as standard equipment to its Velocity computerized frame measuring system at no extra charge, the company announced. The Upper Body Bar extends the reach of Velocity’s laser measuring capabilities to cover the entire vehicle, including roof, trunk, strut towers and windows and to facilitate steering and
PPG to Showcase No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger on Wednesday
Public invited to Pittsburgh event as PPG, Penske Racing unveil car design, celebrate 31-year relationship.
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
Attorney to Demystify EPA 6H Rule at BodyShop Business Conference
Jan. 10, 2011 is right around the corner: Will your shop be in compliance with the EPA’s 6H Rule, which sets forth emissions regulations for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)? Attorney Andrew Rodenhouse will answer shop owners’ questions about the 6H Rule, which all shops are required to be in compliance with by Jan. 10, 2011,
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected to Hold 17th Summer Conference in Chicago
August 25-27 will find members of the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago, Ill., for the 17th Annual Summer Conference. In addition to performance benchmarking with their peers participants will also benefit from classes on: • Collision Industry Mega Trends – Perspectives from State Farm, Allstate and
Paint, Body & Equipment Section Is Fastest Growing for SEMA
In its second year, PBE section includes 40 first-time exhibitors.