Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program
The new certification program is open to both dealer-owned and independent collision shops.
PPG MVP Conference Explores the ‘Power of Performance’
It is no secret that current, unstable economic conditions pose a challenge to the collision repair industry, says PPG. With that in mind, the company’s recent MVP conference, themed "Reveal the Power of Performance" and held last month in New Orleans, focused on how collision centers can maximize overall performance and profitability despite the current
Bar’s Products Supports 280 Collision Schools with Collision Repair Ed. Foundation Product Donation
For the third year, Bar’s Products has donated its Bar’s Leaks and Rislone products to 280 collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation, 30 more schools compared to last year’s donation. Collision school instructors responded to a survey asking them what Bar’s Products they would be able to best utilize within their automotive
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2011
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 18th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on Oct. 6, 2011. The graduating class of 2011 recognized 65 automotive service professionals who earned the Institute’s prestigious AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits. The continuing education offered by AMI helps automotive
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2011 ASRW Award Ceremonies
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members Thursday during the ASRW Award Ceremonies. Held in Orlando, Fla., during NACE and CARS, the annual awards event provides a platform in which the association and other industry groups may acknowledge the achievements of some of its outstanding individuals. Ron Pyle, ASA’s president and chief
Chris Brogan Encourages Attendees to Socially Engage at ASRW
Noted journalist and social media expert Chris Brogan delivered an engaging opening general session presentation Thursday, Oct. 6 at Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). The presentation was sponsored by DuPont Performance Coatings. The ASRW Expo opened immediately following the conclusion of Brogan’s presentation. Brogan’s keynote presentation focused on guest experience design and the importance
Attendees and Exhibitors Network During ASRW
Among the highlights of Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) last week were the complimentary meeting rooms in the new NACE Network, sponsored by CCC Information Services Inc. The complimentary meeting rooms were located immediately outside the ASRW Expo show floor. The area consisted of 11 small-to-large private rooms, each equipped with comfortable furnishings and
Toyota Approves PPG Matte Clearcoat for New Lexus Supercar
Toyota has endorsed the global use of PPG clearcoat for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. The approved PPG clearcoat, Global Refinish System D8113, is the first to pass Toyota’s specification criteria for the exclusive $400,000 car’s signature matte black finish. A concept version of the Lexus LFA supercar was
Hertz Rent-A-Car Announced as Presenting Sponsor for the 2012 NABC Annual Golf Outing
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Diamond Level member Hertz Rent-A-Car is again the presenting sponsor for the NABC Annual Golf Outing. This event is the principal fundraiser for NABC and plays an integral part in providing the resources to support the organization in its mission to identify, develop and implement initiatives that
ASRW to Feature New Profit Building Pavilion
The show floor at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) will feature a new Profit Building Pavilion consisting of seven exhibitors whose products and services can assist a shop in growing revenue through the use of software management, infrastructure, IT and marketing solutions. The Profit Building Pavilion is located within the Congress of Automotive Service