RDA Provides Scholarships to Students at SkillsUSA
National group of refinish jobbers awards Benjamin Falconer for taking the gold in High School Automotive Refinishing Technology and Luke Sabey for taking gold in High School Collision Repair Technology.
RDA Holds Fourth Collision Solutions Training Seminar
The event challenged attendees to take responsibility for their actions and step out of their comfort zones.
RDA’s Fall Collision Solutions Seminar Draws Record Attendance
Educational seminar attracted 110 collision industry professionals Nov. 1-2 in Las Vegas.
RDA Member Acquires Two Locations in Washington
WESCO Group, one of the founding members of Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA), has announced the acquisition of two locations in western Washington. Canyon Auto Paint in Puyallup, Wa., and Northwest Auto Paint in Vancouver, Wa., are now included in the WESCO family. WESCO is a full-service paint, body & equipment distributor operating throughout Washington, Oregon
U.S. Government Looking at Car Insurance Affordability
Analyst, however, does not believe federal office will be that active on the issue because states already are “aggressive when it comes to the affordability of auto insurance.”
RDA Spring Membership Meeting Discusses Future of PBE Distribution
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held its Spring Membership Meeting May 15 and 16 at the Embassy Suites in Baltimore, Md. The event centered around the theme of future changes in the PBE distribution model and how distributors can be best prepared for such changes. Among the event’s speakers was Clifton Lambreth, who delivered a
Affordable Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
The new Tweco auto-darkening welding helmet features four sensors for enhanced performance at an affordable price of $142.
RDA Hosts Successful Collision Solutions Seminar
Mike Jones, president of Discover Leadership Training, delivered an educational presentation to members and salespeople.
AAIA to Host Complimentary Webinar on Affordable Care Act
Members-only webinar to discuss employer and individual mandates, financial impact of penalties and fees.
I-CAR Presents Aluminum Intensive Repair Webinar to RDA/IMPACT Members
I-CAR recently presented a webinar about aluminum intensive repairs to RDA/IMPACT Members and IMPACT Elite Collision Shops. Presented by Jeffe Poole, performance training coordinator for I-CAR, members learned valuable information about aluminum intensive vehicles, including: How the distinctive characteristics of aluminum require proper electrode wire and rivet type and length selection Straightening considerations Removal and