CARSTAR National Conference Slated for Denver
CARSTAR will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2009 CARSTAR National Conference, Sept. 19-22, in Denver. Most of the franchisees of the nation’s largest collision repair company are expected to attend the annual event, where they will have the opportunity to meet with CARSTAR’s senior leadership on the business operations and plans for the
SCRS Launches Educational Seminar Series
On Aug. 18, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) hosted close to 30 individuals at the first of three eight-hour, intensive training seminars targeted at different markets across the United States. The event was held in Atlanta, Ga., and co-hosted by the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA). Steven J. Feltovich of Sherwin-Williams Automotive
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision
Industry supporters came together to deliver state of the art emergency extrication training to more than 125 emergency service personnel in Las Vegas the week of June 1. 911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive and Hertz Local Edition hosted the event with Progressive Insurance, Nationwide Insurance and Green Leaf Recyclers providing vehicles. With advancements in vehicle
CARSTAR Attempting Guiness World Record for Largest Car Wash
CARSTAR is seeking cars to help the company set the Guinness World Record for the largest car wash in history. The “Soaps It Up!” Car Wash to be held across the U.S. and Canada on June 20 is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis in Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the U.S., as well
Metropolitan Car-O-Liner Joins AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2009 Show
Metropolitan Car-O-Liner has signed on with the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) NORTHEAST 2009 trade show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, March 20-22. Car-O-Liner joins exhibitors who have committed to over 200 booths the show. “Metropolitan Car-O-Liner has been a supporter of the NORTHEAST show for over
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision and Partners
911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive, Hertz Local Edition and Nationwide Insurance delivered emergency extrication training on modern vehicles to more than 150 emergency service personnel in Tucson and Scottsdale, Ariz., the week of December 15. With advancements in vehicle design, multiple air bags and passenger restraint systems, first responders need additional training to be
NABC’s Recycled Rides Helps Needy Families Across the U.S.
On Nov. 24, close to 50 collision repair centers nationwide provided transportation for needy families during the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides 2008 Ride Away Day. The event was the culmination of a year’s worth of efforts by those participating in the community awareness project that gives NABC members the opportunity, working with
NABC’s Recycled Rides Building Steam
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) 2008 Recycled Rides project – an initiative that hopes to donate 100 vehicles to 100 families in need on the Monday before Thanksgiving – is moving forward thanks to the cooperation of vendors across the United States. NABC credited Recycled Rides Vendor Coordinator Bruce Cooley of DuPont, Vehicle Procurement