Automechanika in Frankfurt, Germany, Gearing Up for 2012 Event
Automechanika organizers says it is the leading industry event for automotive components, accessories, garage equipment, refueling and car washing. In 2010, Automechanika in Frankfurt achieved a new record with more than 155,000 trade visitors from 180 different countries. Automechanika is one of the most successful trade show brands of Messe Frankfurt and has a
CARSTAR and Airgas Sign Agreement for Supply of Gases, Welding and Safety Products
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts and Airgas, Inc. announced a National Preferred Supplier Agreement for the supply of welding and cutting gases, equipment and supplies and personal protection equipment (PPE) to CARSTAR facilities around the country. CARSTAR is the nation’s leading franchisor of auto body repair experts with more than 380 locations in North America.
Chief Automotive Technologies to Market Elektron Products in North, Central and South America
Chief Automotive Technologies has assumed the exclusive marketing and distribution rights to Elektron products in North, Central and South America, effective immediately, through an agreement with ELEKTRON Bremen GmbH, the company announced. The products will be marketed under the “Chief-Elektron” brand. Chief is a manufacturer of collision repair equipment, including frame-pulling machines and computerized measuring
2012 NABC Annual Fundraiser to Be Held at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif.
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 for its upcoming annual golf event fundraiser, which will again take place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. The event is held in conjunction with the NABC’s open board meeting, which will take place the previous day, Tuesday, Jan.
PPG Fall MVP Conference Set to ‘Reveal the Power of Performance’
Dynamic keynote speakers, engaging interactive seminars and workshops and networking with peers and industry partners are all on the agenda for the upcoming PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference, which takes place Sept. 18-20 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel located in the heart of the “Big Easy.” Intended for owners and managers of collision centers
Tasca Funny Car Sports Lucky FordParts.com Body In Norwalk As Online Parts Store Reaches First Anniversary
FordParts.com, the intuitive, consumer-friendly website that puts the customer in control by providing all the information required to make informed buying decisions, celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. Twelve months ago, the virtual doors opened to a diverse, eager audience and the demand for Ford and Motorcraft parts through the website hasn’t slowed. Customers –
Social Media Expert Chris Brogan Selected as ASRW Keynote Speaker
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW), in conjunction with DuPont Performance Coatings, announced that noted author and journalist Chris Brogan will headline the Opening General Session at ASRW 2011. The Opening General Session will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30-10 a.m. Brogan, who is also a marketing consultant and frequent speaker about social media
SCRS Repairer Driven Education Draws Support from PPG Refinish
For the second consecutive year, PPG Automotive Refinish is supporting the Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series hosted by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In addition to contributing course content with a program led by Jim Berkey and Mark Mueller, "Load Leveling – The Hidden Enabler for
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces AkzoNobel ‘Most Influential Women’ Scholarship Winners
The Collision Repair Education Foundation, in conjunction with AkzoNobel and The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry, is awarding eight young women with scholarships to assist in their education and advancement in the collision industry. The top scholarship winner in the Secondary category is Rosalva Andrade, a student at Dennis Technical Education center
Revamped ALLDATA Repair S3000 Gaining Popularity, Company Says
ALLDATA LLC has announced high adoption rates for its recently released ALLDATA Repair S3000 software. "ALLDATA Repair S3000 makes it easier to access and manage the vast amounts of information needed to repair today’s complex vehicles," said Ben Johnson, ALLDATA Sr. Product Marketing Manager. "As a result of the new features we have launched, we’re