NABC Now Accepting Submissions in Response to 2012 Administrative Services RFP
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for its 2012 administrative services contract is open and available for viewing and download from the NABC website. The organization is accepting submissions now from prospective administrative services providers in response to the RFP, including their current provider, Creative Marketing Associates
CCAR Recognizes Five New Facilities in GreenLink Shop Program
Five collision repair facilities have received recognition from the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) in its GreenLink Shop program, the organization announced today. The newly-recognized shops are: Carubba Collision, Buffalo, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Hamburg, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Tonawanda, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Wheatfield, N.Y. Jimmy Rivers Body Shop, Inc., Columbia, S.C. “We are proud to
WIN Engaging Women at NACE with Education, Booth Presence and More
Continuing the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, WIN says it’s in high gear to reach out to women at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) during Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Oct. 5-8. WIN’s presence will be marked on the ASRW trade show
Sept. 29 CREW Webcast to Explore Social Media
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Craig Camacho of Keenan Auto Body and Rich Tornetta of CollisionMax Auto Body and Glass Centers, who will discuss their deployment of social media as an integral component of their sales and marketing strategies. Keenan Auto Body and CollisionMax have been on the forefront of innovation
Pro-Customer Advertising: Don’t Be Afraid
Center your advertising around the “pro-customer” concept and you’ll stand out from other shops. Why? Because nobody – absolutely nobody – is going to
follow you.
Sherwin-Williams ‘Winning the Keys’ Workshop Slated for San Diego in November
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will host the next A-Plus University “Winning the Keys” Estimating and Profitability Workshop Nov. 16-17, 2011, at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. Sherwin-Williams “Winning the Keys” workshop participants will obtain the skills, information and tools necessary to increase estimate profitability, the company says. Shop owners, managers, estimators and customer service
Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 2 Workshop Slated for October in Ft. Myers, Fla.
The Ft. Myers, Fla. area will be the site of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes’ next A-Plus EcoLean Level 2 workshop Oct. 5-6, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, in Bonita Springs, Fla. The EcoLean Level 2 workshop is designed to further educate collision repair owners and managers to maximize profit while reducing the environmental impact
Survey Indicates Auto Aluminum Usage at All-Time High, Expected to Accelerate
Automakers are accelerating their shift to aluminum away from other materials for new car and light truck construction, as they seek to safely and cost-effectively lower the weight of vehicles, according to a new survey of North American automakers conducted by Ducker Worldwide and reported on by the Aluminum Association. The survey indicated that aluminum
I-CAR Announces New Ford Training Program
I-CAR will soon offer collision repair industry professionals a new training opportunity focused on Ford’s vehicle-specific parts and repair procedures. The I-CAR course, Collision Repair for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles (FOR05), was developed by I-CAR, in conjunction with Ford Paint & Body Technology Center. Registration for this instructor-led (live) training program is currently open, and
AkzoNobel Hosts 18th Annual Acoat selected Summer Conference
Aug. 17-20 found members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2011 program drew approximately 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The AkzoNobel Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in