CCC Donates $25,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Funding will allow four collision students to receive scholarships.
Reader’s Choice: Post-Repair Inspections
“What are some things you look for in post-repair inspections? As a tech, I’m always looking to put out a better product. Also, I’m interested in getting into the field of auto appraisal, either insurance or classic cars.”
Ower of CARSTAR Yorkville, Illinois Transfers Ownership to Son
Justin Fisher officially becomes owner, effective April 1.
Chicago Pneumatic to Offer $10,000 in Grants to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Chicago Pneumatic has announced that it is providing 10 $1,000 tool grants to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. These grants will allow students entering the workforce to have the best pneumatic tools available to enhance their new skill sets. Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the opportunity to
AIMExpo Partners with Babcox Media for Show Publications
Babcox to produce AIMExpo Show Daily, Show Directory and Consumer Souvenir Program for Orlando-based motorcycle show.
PPG Announces 2012 Platinum Distributor of the Year
Gipe Automotive Inc., Owensboro, Ky., received award during the PPG Platinum Distributor Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
I-CAR Eastern Regional Conference Recognizes Outstanding Instructors and Volunteers
Nearly 200 I-CAR instructors, volunteers, and industry members gathered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for I-CAR’s Eastern Regional Conference, which took place March 22 and 23. Outstanding instructors and volunteers were recognized for their dedication and commitment to I-CAR and for delivering collision repair training to their local areas. Attendees also participated in networking events, presentations,
Standox Collision Center Named 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Winner
Fred Haas Toyota World of Spring, Texas, wins large shop category.
Haury’s Lake City Collision Named VeriFacts VQ Medallion Shop
Mark Olson, COO of VeriFacts Automotive, has announced that Haury’s Lake City Collision of Seattle, Wash., is now designated as a VeriFacts VQ Medallion shop. Haury’s is the first shop in the state of Washington to achieve this distinction. VeriFacts Automotive launched its Verified Quality (VQ) Program in April 2010. The program provides collision repair
Gullo Toyota Named 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Winner
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, has been named the 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown winner, Group 1. This national award, previously called “Toyota Collision Center of the Year,” is based on a 12-month measurement of customer satisfaction, growth, individual manager, estimator and technician certification, along with benchmark achievements. Nationally, there are almost