Choosing the Right Masking Tape
Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.
Famous Street Rod Painter Charley Hutton to Join SCRS at SEMA Show
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has added a live discussion with famous street rod painter Charley Hutton to its list of events it will be hosting at the SEMA Show Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas. The interview and public Q & A will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 2-3 p.m. at
SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning Pairs with EstimateScrubber.com
In April, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) released its first public edition of the Guide to Complete Repair Planning to the collision repair industry. Two notable features of this guide were the extensive amounts of operational reminders listed in the 800-plus items, coupled with the significant factor that it was offered to the
Automechanika in Frankfurt, Germany, Gearing Up for 2012 Event
Automechanika organizers says it is the leading industry event for automotive components, accessories, garage equipment, refueling and car washing. In 2010, Automechanika in Frankfurt achieved a new record with more than 155,000 trade visitors from 180 different countries. Automechanika is one of the most successful trade show brands of Messe Frankfurt and has a
APU Solutions Issued E-Commerce Patent for Online Auto Parts Sourcing, Purchasing
APU Solutions, a web-software developer for the auto insurance, collision repair and alternative part industries, announced the issuance of patent claims covering the parts sourcing trend growing within the insurance industry. The patent for invention number 7,945,480, issued May 17, 2011, by the U.S. Patent Office, covers the technology in APU’s PartsNetwork, a platform for
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
I-CAR Issues Call for Candidates for President/CEO Position
I-CAR has announced that, on behalf of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, Board Chairman Tom Moreland has issued a Call for Candidates to identify a replacement for current President and CEO John Edelen. Edelen announced his decision to retire at a company meeting at the I-CAR Training Support Center, on Sept. 2. “Based
Class Is In Session
chool and conducting our business lives. Fall is the time when we should be checking to make sure we’ve been achieving all of our goals for the year. It’s the time when we should be making any final corrections and keep working our plans for the year. It should also be a time when we
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour Announced as SCRS Corporate Member
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour, since 1925 a distributor of parts, refinishing products, tools and equipment to the automotive service industries, is the most recent corporate member announced by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Though most closely identified with the automotive parts portion of their business, NAPA’s role as a supplier of Martin
How to Retrofit a Spraybooth for Waterborne
“Makeover” shows are all the rage on TV today, but none concentrate on making over spraybooths for waterborne/low-VOC basecoats. So what do you need to do to restyle your booth? Listen up and your booth could become the height of fashion…and efficiency.
