Women’s Industry Network Commits $10,000 to Assist WorldSkills Competitor
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has committed $10,000 to SkillsUSA over the next two years in support of 2011 WorldSkills automotive refinishing contestant Kayla Toncik. In 2009, Kayla became the first female gold medal winner in automotive refinishing technology in the history of SkillsUSA, which also earned her the WIN NACE Scholarship award last year.
SCRS Interviews Repairer Driven Education Keynote Instructor Charles Coonradt
The 2010 SEMA Show will feature the premier of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) Repairer Driven Edudcation (RDE) being offered on Nov. 4-5, along with an expanded Paint, Body and Equipment section on the SEMA Show floor. Kicking off the educational track is an individual who has numerous accolades as an author, a
3M Launches Virtual Classroom Provides Guide to Range of Body Repair Projects
From metal and plastic repair to sanding and paint finishing to car detailing and safety improvements, 3M now offers a free Virtual Classroom to help teach basic and advanced skills, demonstrate proper techniques and showcase innovative product solutions. Designed for car enthusiasts, technical students and automotive professionals, the new 3M Standard Operating Procedures modules provide
Registration Now Open for BodyShop Business Conference
Registration is now officially open for the 2010 BodyShop Business Conference to be held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis at the Hilton Hotel & Suites downtown. The theme of the conference is “Succeeding Through Change.” There will be two panel discussions, one on lean manufacturing processes and the other on protecting your shop’s private data. There
Bergin Auto Body of Eden Prairie, Minn., Announces New Ownership
Effective April 8, Bergin Auto Body of Eden Prairie, Minn., was purchased by Millard Holdings Inc., owned by Mark and Jen Millard of Montrose, Minn. Bergin Auto Body was founded in 1967 by Jim and Nora Bergin, who ran the business for several decades, building it into one of the premier Twin Cities collision repair
Body Shop Awarded for Recycling, Energy-Saving Practices
San Ramon Body and Detail Shop and its owner, Geoff Johnson, have received the first ever Green Business Award from the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes a San Ramon, Calif., business that has developed initiatives that save energy, reduce waste and improve the environment. At the chamber awards luncheon, Johnson and his
AkzoNobel National Performance Group Meeting Offers Sustainable Solutions for Collision Repair
AkzoNobel says 160 attendees representing 140 businesses from both car and commercial sectors gathered Feb. 17-19 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas, for the Sikkens Acoat selected Winter National Performance Group meeting (NPG). This meeting marked the 16th annual gathering. It is the first of two NPG events annually hosted by AkzoNobel.
Missouri Shop Selected for GEICO’s ARX Program
Schaefer Autobody Centers’ O’Fallon, Mo., location was chosen to participate in GEICO’s Auto Repair Xpress program. Schaefer Autobody Centers originally opened in 1985 at its current location in Webster Groves, Mo. The O’Fallon location opened in 2000. Other locations include Crestwood, Ellisville, Fenton and Creve Coeur. Schaefer says its growth has been the result of
Iowa Bill Would Make Paint and Materials Sales Tax Exempt
The Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA) is working with Iowa legislators on a Senate study bill (SSB 3180) that the association says would boost shop profits by an estimated 7 percent by exempting paint and other materials from sales tax. The legislation reads: This bill exempts from the sales and use taxes the sales price