Collision Repair Industry Changing at Speed of Light
Editor Jason Stahl touches on his visit to PPG MVP Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., where speakers addressed need to react quickly to changing world.
ASA Launches Website Help Section
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently unveiled a new help section as part of its website, www.ASAshop.org. This new section is designed to help ASA members and nonmember guests navigate the site’s reorganized format to provide the best online experience. With links located in the top and footer navigation menus, visitors can easily find assistance
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking In-Kind Product Donations for 2012 Back to School Season
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is seeking collision industry members to provide in-kind product donations of tools, equipment and supplies that would be distributed to secondary and post-secondary collision school programs this fall. Product donations through the Education Foundation are tax-deductible and allow collision students to gain hands-on experience with current products during their technical
I-CAR Premieres Intro to Collision Repair Series Online Training
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, has introduced a new series of online courses that provides foundational knowledge on the basics of the collision repair process for professionals across the collision repair inter-industry. The Intro to Collision Repair Series is designed for such roles as entry-level technician, entry-level appraiser, front office staff, customer
Bow Auto Parts Joins Team PRP Auto Recycler Network
Bow Auto Parts of Bow, New Hampshire, has recently joined the Team PRP network, increasing their total membership to 111 automotive recyclers. “Bow Auto Parts is a valuable addition to Team PRP," said Kent Rothwell, owner of Weaver Parts and chair of Team PRP’s National Board. "Their membership expands our network in the Northeast region,
School Earns $25,000 ‘Matching Makeover Grant’ from Solera Holdings and CREF
$25,000 grant is part of $100,000 donation from Solera and CEO Tony Aquila.
Standox Partnership In Excellence Conference Offers Insight into Industry Trends
Partnership in Excellence (PIE) Program is business partner with Standox customers, maintaining shared goal to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Northern Michigan Body Shop Association Trade Show Set for May 12, 2012
The Northern Michigan Body Shop Association has announced that it will be sponsoring a trade show to be held May 12, 2012 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey, Mich. Hours are 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Admission is $3 per person (12 and under free). A vast array of body shop and paint products, vehicle repair
Assured Performance Introduces New Elite Service Partner Program with Enterprise Rent-A-Car
This program, using the certification services of Assured Performance Network, allows collision repair facilities to take advantage of certain service tools including Enterprise Priority Pass, an upgraded level of replacement rental service designed to increase customer satisfaction.
AkzoNobel 2012 North American Independent Distributor Conference to Honor History of Excellence
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) is putting the final touches on the upcoming 2012 North American Independent Distributor Conference to be held April 24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Automotive paint and supply distributors from across the U.S. and Canada will rally together under the event’s “Win