Managing Your Cycle Time
If you’re looking to improve your operations, look first at your cycle time.
Infrared Curing Times Added to Automotive Refinish Technical Data Sheets
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that infrared curing times have been added to the technical data sheets for most major automotive refinish paint companies, providing painters more clarity when using short-wave and medium-wave infrared (IR) curing systems.
NABC Recycled Rides Program Presents Five Refurbished Vehicles to Deserving Recipients at 2018 SEMA Show
On Wednesday, Oct. 31, five deserving recipients experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a car to provide them independence and the ability to work, take care of their families and serve their communities – thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC).
AASP/MA Rallies Members Against Damaged Recycled Parts
AASP/MA is urging Massachusetts collision repairers to file complaints with the state’s Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board (ADALB) when they receive original insurance estimates that include damaged recycled parts.
Pennsylvania Body Shop to Donate Recycled Ride to Army National Guard Veteran
Faulkner Collision Center of Lancaster, Pa., along with State Farm, will donate a completely refurbished 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid to a decorated U.S. Army National Guard veteran on Friday, Nov. 10.
Photo Gallery: Recycled Rides Luncheon at SEMA Show
Recycled Rides combines the efforts of collision repairers, insurers, vendors, rental car partners and others to refurbish vehicles for individuals and families who – due to a variety of circumstances – have fallen on hard times.
Recycled Rides Donates Sedan to Survivor of Domestic Violence
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a single mother from Wichita, Kan., recently received the keys to a 2012 Chevy Impala, as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program.
U-POL Rapid System Refinishing Line Designed to Reduce Cycle Time, Increase Productivity
U-POL has introduced the company’s new Rapid System line of advanced collision repair products.
In Challenging Times, Book Explores Why Some Collision Repairers Are ‘Crushing It’
In “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops,” Dave Luehr explains why now is the best time in history to be in the collision repair industry.
10 Things That Will Kill Cycle Time in Your Body Shop
These are 10 things that body shops do every day that make no sense in our industry and only serve to make us more inefficient and less profitable.
