Early-Bird Pricing Extended for BSB Waterborne Conference
Early-bird pricing of $49.95 has been extended for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. That means repairers can still nab this special deal that will deliver the most comprehensive coverage of waterborne basecoats yet to be seen. Some of the brightest minds in the
Pre-Made TV Ads for Body Shops
Insurance steering takes a literal turn in the latest TV commercial, “Power Steering,” by PreFab Ads. This the 11th professionally made TV spot now available for licensing to independent collision repair shops on an exclusive-by-territory basis. Ads available for viewing online. Visit www.prefabads.com or call (415) 391-5030.
Total Repair Platform
The CCC ONE Total Repair Platform is an integrated estimating and workflow solution that eliminates the need to manage multiple applications and screens throughout the repair process. An evolution from traditional shop management to a single platform which allows repairers to manage and drive the work within their shops. CCC ONE shows you not only
VIN/Certification Labels
ECS Automotive Concepts is the only licensed manufacturer of factory exact replacement VIN/Certification labels. All makes and models available. Body shop discounts are offered and express shipping is included. Don’t be misled by incorrect generic products that are inaccurate and illegal. Call (636) 368-7641 or visit www.ecsvin.com.
JUNE COVER STORY: Protect Your Interests
With the proper legal advice, you can use these documents to establish you and your customers’ rights, obligations and interests at the outset of your business relationship.
PROFIT CENTER: Sprayed & Paid
Sprayed-on coatings aren’t just limited to bedliners. Applications are so diverse you might just end up creating a whole new market.
Nice Grip Gloves
Dura Flock nitrile gloves are the first disposable flock-lined gloves developed by Microflex after listening to customers’ opinions about what features they wanted in a glove specifically designed for use in the automotive industry. They feature a flock lining, which is a fine layer of cotton on the inside of the gloves. By absorbing moisture,
Eco-Friendly Chemicals?
Eco-Green is a line of eco-friendly cleaning chemicals. The non-toxic, plant-based formulations include: concrete cleaners with rust stain remover, super duty degreaser and parts washer as well as a full line of auto detailing products. Micro-blasting technology breaks down dirt and stains into microscopic particles that disperse in water and repel one another. The particles
AkzoNobel Slates 80 Business Classes
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Americas has posted training schedules for business classes slated in third and forth quarters of 2009. These classes cover an array of topics pertinent to owners and managers within the collision repair industry, the company says. “We assembled a very aggressive training calendar for 2009,” said Mike Sillay, services manager for
CSI Measurement
CSi Complete is the premier CSI (Customer Satisfaction Indexing) service available to collision repair and auto physical damage organizations. Utilize customer feedback to enable service recovery efforts with Hot Sheet Service Alerts. Measure, manage and grow your business utilizing CSI data. Contact Erin (ext. 131) or Cathy (ext. 134) at (800) 343-0641 or visit www.csicomplete.com.
