An Ode to the Parts Cart: The Deceivingly Simple Solution to Optimizing Shop Productivity
By Tony Ashmore and Brian O’Reilly When it comes to managing your shop, in a perfect world there’s an organized, universal system. A system where every disassembled part is accounted for and stays perfectly intact, and where new parts are not misplaced, allowing every project to finish on time. Realistically though, we’re all human and
4th Annual Hood Master Event Sets New Records
FinishMaster hosted 350 guests at the 4th annual Hood Master and PiN Master Challenge showcasing the skills of collision painters.
OPS Offering Touch-Free Technologies During Pandemic
OPS is supporting the industry with forward-thinking tools that facilitate essential repair business during the coronavirus.
Spanesi Americas Products Earn Global Certification from Ford
Spanesi Americas announced it has earned global certification for its products from the Ford Motor Company.
3M Helps Instructors Stay Current with Training
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has stepped up its efforts to help America’s collision repair instructors through the 3M Technical Training Forum, an annual educational program held at 3M World Headquarters in St. Paul, MN.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces Annual Vendor Awards
Sherwin-Williams made the announcement at a special reception for more than 200 suppliers, employees and V.I.P. guests at its national sales meeting at the Gaylord Palms hotel and convention center in Orlando, Fla.
Travelers Takes on Distracted Driving with Launch of ‘Every Second Matters’ Campaign
Through a series of forums held across the country by the company’s public policy division, the Travelers Institute, the campaign aims to bridge the gap between why many believe distracted driving is dangerous, yet nearly a quarter of Americans admit to doing it.
Production: Navigating the Parts Procurement Minefield
Every department in your shop should have a process, and parts are no exception. Understanding the who, where and how is essential for achieving success.
SEMA and Auto Care Association Partner on Industry Job Board
The partnership creates a network between both job boards of available positions and resumes of qualified candidates in the auto care industry.
Sunmatch Light Wins SEMA’s Best New Collision Repair & Refinish Product 2016
The Sunmatch color matching light reduces the chance of costly paint mistakes due to poor color matching, not enough coverage, metallic layout, and pre-paint and post-paint imperfections.
