DuPont Performance Alliance to Help Shops with Marketing
DuPont Performance Services (DPS) announced it is re-launching its popular Performance Alliance offering to collision repair center customers. Performance Alliance is one of five DPS business services now available to the collision repair industry and is how DuPont Performance Coatings markets its network of repairers to car owners, insurers, fleets and vehicle manufacturers. Through Performance
EPA Releases New Paint Regulations Training Video
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under its Collision Repair Campaign (CRC), has released a free 19-minute training video starring NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon to familiarize collision repair facilities with the requirements of new paint regulations, effective Jan. 11, 2010. All collision repair shops must comply by the January deadline, and they must submit a
LKQ’s ‘DriveAway Sweepstakes’ Offers Weekend at Richard Petty Driving School
LKQ is encouraging racing fans and car enthusiasts alike to enter the LKQ “DriveAway Sweepstakes” now through Oct. 31 for a chance to win an ultimate weekend driving experience at the Richard Petty Driving School, one of the top U.S. driving schools, plus other great prizes. The grand prize winner will race around the track
PPG Announces Nashville Conference Speaker Lineup
PPG announced that the theme and focus of its MVP Business Solutions Conference – Sept. 13-15 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville – is "Accelerating Performance." “We have an exciting and powerful mix of speakers, seminars and discussion groups, all targeted at helping collision center owners and managers strengthen their leadership and execution skills
Sherwin-Williams Hosts Toyota Workshop Efficiency Training at Joe Gibbs Racing
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) recently hosted a dozen representatives from the largest national Toyota and Lexus dealerships in North America for an intensive training program on “Improving Workshop Efficiency.” The event was held in conjunction with, and at the headquarters of, Joe Gibbs Racing, a NASCAR team that’s a proponent of lean shop production
PPG and Penske Racing Celebrate 25-Year Partnership
This summer, PPG and Penske Racing are celebrating a 25-year relationship. The two companies established their partnership in 1984 through PPG’s participation in motorsports and sponsorship of the PPG Cup from 1979 to 1999 in the CART Series, where Penske Racing teams competed. PPG began providing paint for Penske race cars, and, over the years,
Lincoln Electric Launches Welder Giveaway, YouTube Channel
Lincoln Electric and the Speed Channel show “Two Guys Garage” plans to give away 14 welding packages in an online offer. By completing an online survey, participants can enter to win a free Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 140C welding machine and Vista 1000 auto-darkening helmet – a package valued at $1,000. Winners can choose from
Collision Industry Foundation’s eBay Charity Auction in Full Swing
The Collision Industry Foundation’s (CIF) eBay charity auction is being held at the CIF eBay Store, now through Sunday, May 31, at 12:59 p.m. Items being auctioned off include an advertising package that reserves a space on the deck lid of the No. 12 Penske NASCAR race car for the August 16th Sprint Cup race,
Collision Industry Foundation Online Auction Kicks Off Friday
As part of the Blanket the City initiative, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) will be conducting an eBay auction starting on May 22. Items donated for the auction include: ad space on the trunk lid of the No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger for the Michigan International Speedway NASCAR race in August, an autographed Jeff Gordon
Collision Industry Foundation Seeking Auction Items
As part of the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) Blanket the City initiative, the CIF will be conducting an EBay auction to in May 2009 with a goal of raising $200,000 in support of the two Detroit charities. The foundation is seeking sizable donations of equipment, software, services and novelty items from industry partners for the