Innovation Auto Establishes Partnership with Gerber Collision and Glass
Innovation Group’s Innovation Auto division for accident management services for the property and casualty industry has announced that it has finalized an agreement for collision repair services with Gerber Collision and Glass. The new partnership expands Innovation Auto’s U.S. Network to over 1,900 shops. Innovation Auto says Gerber proved to be an especially good choice
Collision Survival Guide
Business strategies for a slow market.
Eliminate the ‘Fear Factor’
A group of your technicians confronts you with a list of demands and threatens to leave if those demands aren’t met. But there’s no need to panic if you’re running a sound business and have a plan to introduce new employees.
“Certified Green” is focus of September CAA Meeting
The California Autobody Association (CAA) announced its Southern California Chapter’s Sept. 18 meeting will feature Steven Schillinger, president of GRC-Pirk Management, a registered environmental assessment company. Schillinger will present “Certified Green Investment” and explain how to upgrade your shop using government-approved, “pay-it-forward” techniques. Certified Green Investment (CGI) is a third-party qualification procedure using accepted benchmarks
No Waste Here
DCR Systems, built on over 50 years of family tradition in collision repair, is a lean business that’s onto something big after announcing an exclusive partnership with Toyota. The editors of BodyShop Business visited DCR Systems’ Classic Accident Repair Center in Mentor, Ohio, on August 7, 2008 to talk to DCR Systems President and CEO
ESAB Opens New Flux Plant
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has added a new flux plant to its filler metal manufacturing facility in Hanover, Pa., providing the company with a significant upgrade in manufacturing capacity. The company already operates one flux plant, which was opened in 2002. The addition of the new, larger flux plant, which opened in June, will
Time to Strategize
Many repairers still don’t truly comprehend the real purpose of ‘lean.’ Understanding that it’s simply a strategy and nothing more will go a long way toward beginning the process of implementation.
Sell That Job!
More often than not, your estimators don’t want to sell because they view selling as an unsavory activity. But there is a professional, effective way to go about it that could
lead to a higher close ratio.
PPG Announces Marketing Organization Appointments
PPG Automotive Refinish announced the appointment of two marketing management positions. Randy Cremeans has been appointed director of marketing, collision USCA, and Mary Kimbro has been appointed director, global color. Cremeans will be responsible for leading the marketing strategies and initiatives for the North American collision segments. Cremeans has over 7 years with PPG and
Free Analysis to Help Shops ‘Go Green’ and Save on Energy Costs
A free analysis offered by Government Regulatory Compliance LLC (GRC-Pirk) can show shops how becoming “certified green” can save money. The analysis evaluates and offers resources to show shops where to save energy and operational costs. The potential for additional tax credits are also laid out in the analysis by a qualified individual as defined