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
AkzoNobel Expands Distribution in Canada
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes North America and Speedy Automotive Ltd. have entered into a distribution partnership in the Newfoundland and Labrador area, expanding AkzoNobel’s distribution in Atlantic Canada. Speedy Automotive Ltd. is one of the largest suppliers of aftermarket auto parts and accessories for mechanical and collision repair throughout the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador. This
SCRS 2009 Affiliate Leadership Conference to be Held in September
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the dates of its fourth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference, taking place at the I-CAR World Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Based on feedback and increasing participation of the SCRS affiliate associations, the event has expanded from one day to a two-day series, scheduled to run from
Mercedes-Benz Approves PPG Brands for All Repairs
Daimler AG, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has approved PPG’s Global Refinish System, including its Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat, for repair in North America of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. In addition, PPG’s Delfleet commercial coatings system has been approved for repair of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles. The approvals were based on the results of a four-day
Kaeser Announces ENERGY STAR Partnership
Kaeser Compressors recently partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. According to the EPA, an ENERGY STAR partnership offers businesses an energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, setting goals, tracking savings and rewarding improvements. Kaeser says that its ENERGY STAR partnership will help the company communicate the importance
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Spies Hecker Paint Used For SPEED Channel Shows
Spies Hecker and Will Castro, the Long Island car customizer, and his crew from Unique Autosports will be featured in three fall specials airing on the SPEED Channel. The first special, scheduled to premiere Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. EST, will feature LeBron James and his Ferrari F430, along with a Toyota Sequoia Platinum NBA
Eliminate the ‘Fear Factor’
A group of your technicians confronts you with a list of demands and threatens to leave if those demands aren’t met. But there’s no need to panic if you’re running a sound business and have a plan to introduce new employees.
SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference Slated for Sept. 25
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Affiliate Leadership Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the I-CAR World Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The conference will provide an opportunity to give direct feedback to SCRS and learn tips for running successful shops from other association members. The
911 Collision Expands With New Scottsdale Location
911 Collision Centers is celebrating its 10th year of business and has opened another Center at 15450 N. 84th Street in Scottsdale, Ariz. “The Scottsdale location is key to our growth and outreach,” 911 co-founder Michael Quinn said. “Our expansion to this third market has been on our radar and will provide customers with another