California Shop Auto Collision Solutions Becomes Fix Auto Franchise
Riverside, Calif.-based Auto Collision Solutions is one of 34 collision repair businesses to join the Fix Auto franchise network in January 2011. Auto Collision Solutions was founded in 2005 when Maureen Holmes and her son, Aaron purchased the assets of five defunct collision repair centers. Since purchasing the Riverside location, the pair has implemented a
3M Automotive Aftermarket Launches New Website at 3MCollision.com
3M Automotive Aftermarket has launched a new website – 3MCollision.com – designed to enable users to more easily find products, solution guides, how-to videos, related projects and more. “Automotive professionals are becoming more tech-savvy and demand this information from their shops, home computers and mobile devices. So we created a new site that will help
AkzoNobel Pre-Treatment Systems Receive Chrysler Approval
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) Americas has been informed that following an extensive review process, Chrysler Group LLC has approved two exclusive Sikkens pre-treatment systems for regulated and non-regulated markets. The two systems are: Non–Regulated Markets: AutoPrep (Pre-treatment Wipes)/Colorbuild Plus (undercoat)/Autobase Plus (basecoat) and Autoclear III (clearcoat) Regulated Markets: AutoPrep Pre-Treatment Wipes/Colorbuild Plus
ABPA Goes Over Results of Crash Test at CIC
The Automotive Body Parts Association went over the results of its December 2010 laboratory crash test at the Collision Industry Conference in Secaucus, New Jersey on March 17, stating that the test proves that aftermarket crash parts are safe. The CIC presentation was called, "The Truth About Aftermarket Parts: A Scientific Assessment," and was given
CSi Complete Approves DuPont ProfitNet Management System
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) announced that CSi Complete has approved the ProfitNet shop management system to interface with CSi Complete, allowing shops to automatically upload their customer information from the ProfitNet Management System directly to CSi Complete. The interface provides the customer information needed to conduct the customer satisfaction survey on behalf of the collision
NACE Announces New Partnership with IBIS
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced it will be one of the sponsors of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), scheduled for May 16-18 in Barcelona, Spain. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) and is scheduled for
Auto Data Labels Contracts with CSI Vendor to Enhance Services
Auto Data Labels announced it has entered into an agreement with Customer Research, Inc., to perform Customer Satisfaction Index on their services to auto body repair shops. Customer Research Inc. provides customer satisfaction analysis to many vendors in the auto body industry. Cathy Novak, vice president of marketing for Auto Data Labels, said, "Our goal
Collision Hub Partners with BASF on Live Waterborne Panel Broadcast
Collision Hub announced a partnership with BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions for the live video broadcasting of BASF’s Waterborne Panel Discussion at this year’s AASP Northeast Tradeshow. The Waterborne Panel Discussion is scheduled to air live on Friday, March 18, at 8 p.m. EST on CollisionHub.com. The program will be presented by Tom Hoerner, Strategic Initiatives,
Mitchell Launches Revamped Website, New Brand Identity
Today, Mitchell International, Inc. introduced a new brand identity with the launch of a new website. Mitchell says the revitalized brand celebrates the company’s heritage and communicates a "bold vision" for the company’s continued evolution, building on its 65-year history of serving the property and casualty and collision repair industries. "We are uniquely positioned
PBE Jobber Webinar to Be Held April 6
The Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment of AAIA will be holding a Webinar, “PBE Jobbers: Six Ways to Enhance Your Online Presence,” on Wednesday, April 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT. The Internet continues to transform the ways companies do business. What are the components of your company’s online presence? Does your