Purchasing a Spraybooth
A good spraybooth should paint your ledger in the black, not the red. Experts agree on several key features that make a booth a good investment.
PPG Names 2011 Dream Car Winners at Goodguys PPG Nationals
PPG honored two outstanding customized vehicles with its PPG Dream Car award at the 14th annual Goodguys PPG Nationals held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, July 8-10. The vehicles were a 1962 Plymouth panel truck owned by Barry and Vicky Cawley of Hardy, Va., and a 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Ken
CAPA to Establish New Certification Standard for Aftermarket Cooling Parts
Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) Executive Director Jack Gillis announced that CAPA is establishing a new certification standard to address the quality of aftermarket cooling parts. The new standard will include radiators, condensers, cooling fans and fan shrouds. In response to industry input, CAPA evaluated OEM and independently manufactured radiators, and the results indicated that
AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry at Gala Event
The five comprise a cross section of service areas within the collision repair, from both the United States and Canada, including publishing, industry association, independent shops and multi-shop operations.
NSF International Launches New Automotive Aftermarket Collision Parts Distributor Certification Program
NSF says its new Distributor Certification program closes the supply chain gap between parts manufacturers and body shops by addressing key requirements, including automotive parts traceability and recall processes.
Clark Plucinski of True2Form/Boyd Group Elected to CAPA Board of Directors
Collision repairers now hold majority of positions on CAPA Board.
Northwood University Announces Chair and Vice Chair of the 2011 Annual Auto Show
The upcoming year’s displays will consist of 500 new domestic and imported cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, vans, experimental and specialty vehicles, plus an extensive aftermarket exhibit.
NSF International Launches New Automotive Aftermarket Collision Parts Distributor Certification Program
NSF International announced the launch of a new program to certify distributors that sell automotive aftermarket collision parts at the Collision Industry Conference held July 20-21 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NSF International says the new NSF Automotive Aftermarket Collision Parts Distributor Certification Program closes the gap in the supply chain between the parts manufacturers and
PPG’s Fronzaglia Named Goodguys Woman of the Year
The Goodguys Woman of the Year award, presented annually since 1991, recognizes a female industry executive who serves to preserve the integrity and growth of the hot-rodding industry.
ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for Second Quarter 2011
ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry.