VOC Compliance and Excellent Color Match
AWX Performance Plus 3.5 VOC Waterborne Refinish System uses a proprietary waterborne resin that achieves 3.5 VOC compliance in all regulated areas.
SCRS Celebrates Outstanding Service at 2012 Industry Achievement Awards
Lifetime Honorary Membership, Industry Achievement Award, Collision Industry Non-Individual Service Award, Humanitarian Award and Individual Service Award handed out in Oklahoma City.
Custom Ford Fairlane Garners $1 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. This turned out to be the case when at this year’s annual Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auto auction, when a custom 1964 Ford Fairlane sold for a cool $1 million for charity.
A-Plus Network Vision Group Holds Conference in Florida
The Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network recently held its annual Vision Group Conference at the Naples Grand Beach Resort in Naples, Fla. The conference provided the more than 80 leading collision shop owners and managers with world-class training, top industry speakers and group breakout sessions, all with a focus on succeeding – and growing –
Barrett-Jackson President’s Custom Ford Fairlane Garners $700K for Armed Forces Foundation
Back-and-forth bids escalated to near nosebleed levels on the 1964 Ford Fairlane at Barrett-Jackson’s 4th Annual Las Vegas auto auction. Boldly painted in the “Red Hot Chili Pepper” hue from the Sherwin-Williams Planet Color Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series, the car was the top-selling vehicle of the event, garnering $700,000 – all of which went to
Maaco Donates $45,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting donated $45,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The contribution was made as Maaco employees, franchisees and suppliers gathered at the second annual Maaco golf tournament and charity auction to benefit CMN at CHOP. In the Philadelphia area, Children’s Miracle Network raises funds
I-CAR Honors Award Winners at Industry Event, Recognizes Sponsors
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recognized several members of the collision inter-industry for their outstanding commitment and dedication at the 2011 I-CAR Industry Event held in Salt Lake City, July 19-21. During the Event, individuals were recognized with the Russ Verona Award, the Jeff Silver Award, the Tech Centre Award and the
CCAR Adds Shops in Louisiana, Pennsylvania to ‘GreenLink Shop’ Roster; Announces Board
CCAR has announced two auto repair facilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania that have achieved “GreenLink Shop” recognition in June. An extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, the GreenLink Shop status serves to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship. The
Win $1,000 and $500 Gift Certificates by Signing Up for BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show!
Register to attend the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show by April 28, and you’ll be eligible to win one of three gift certificates to spend with one of the 30-plus vendors exhibiting at the BodyShop Business Trade Show on May 5 in at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill. One lucky
SCRS to Deliver “Improving Workshop Efficiency” Seminar in Orlando
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will be co-hosting a full-day class called, "Improving Workshop Efficiency: Lean Production Applied to Collision Repair," with the Florida Auto Collision Alliance (FACA) on May 19 at the Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort in Orlando, Fla. The class will focus on working toward ongoing continuous improvement while