Avery Says State Farm Still Overcapacity
State Farm Consultant George Avery made a few collision repairers nervous at the Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference when he said that State Farm was still overcapacity despite slashing the shops in its Select Service program from 20,000 to about 11,000. The logical question, then, which was asked by a repairer in the
Second-Year Terms in Full Swing for NACE Event and Council Chairs
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the 2008 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) today announced that Darrell Amberson, the current ASA Collision Division Director, has once again accepted the appointment as the 2008 Event Chairman, which includes serving as chairman of the 20-plus member NACE Attendee Advisory Council. Returning as the exhibitor advisory council
New EPA Rule to Impact Body Shops
A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, "40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources," applies to all body shops and to many other small shops that paint metal and/or plastic parts. It also includes separate requirements for businesses that
New EPA Rule to Impact Body Shops
A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, "40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources," applies to all body shops and to many other small shops that paint metal and/or plastic parts. It also includes separate requirements for businesses that
Insurer Says Communication with DRP Shops Improved Through Performance Claims Tools
One year after launching the Performance Claims tools for managing its auto claims processes, California Casualty Management Company (CCMC) says it has gained new efficiencies and better communication with its EARN DRP shops, as well as eliminated guesswork about the requirements of being in its preferred network. CCMC believes that through its adoption of open
The Consumer-Centric Solution
With DRPs losing favor and shops in desperate search for profitability, creating a consumer-focused business model may be the answer.
Implementing Lean
An increasing number of body shops are eyeing lean manufacturing processes as a solution to their business woes. How do you implement such processes in a collision repair setting and break out of the “old way”? Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Tasco to Acquire Collision Equipment Group
PPG distributor and Collision Equipment Group (CEG) founding member Tasco Auto Color has announced the acquisition of CEG as a strategic move to accommodate CEG’s rapid growth. CEG and Tasco will expand their exclusive distribution agreement with Spanesi, S.p.A to include a broader range of Spanesi products and even closer ties to the Italian manufacturer
SCRS Elects New 2008-2009 Board of Directors
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced its newly elected 2008-2009 board of directors at its Corporate Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Philadelphia on April 15. Gary Wano of GW & Son Autobody in Oklahoma City, assumed the duties of chairman. Also elected to a new position was Aaron Clark of Collision
CCC-Mitchell Merger Targets Single Platform, Says CCC Rep
Attendees of the Collision Industry Conference held in Philadelphia April 16-17 received a little more insight into the recent announcement that CCC and Mitchell will merge thanks to Jim Dickens, CCC’s Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing. Perhaps the most compelling information Dickens offered was that the intent of the merger is to