Larry Steck Remembered for Generous Spirit, Passion for Family Business
Laurence D. “Larry” Steck, 56, vice president of Steck Manufacturing in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, due to complications from surgery at OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. Larry Steck, a lifelong employee of Steck Manufacturing, ran the company with his brother Ray Steck. Larry started out working for his father George Steck
New Roof-Strength Standards to be Issued in December
Stiffer regulations regarding roof strength standards from the U.S. Department of Transportation originally due in July are expected to see the light of day in December, the agency said. In January, the department issued a proposed modification of the roof-strength standard to request public input on whether both sides of a vehicle roof should be
Custom-Made Revenue?
The growing demand for custom and restoration work has made it worth looking at by collision repair shops hungry for more profits.
RIP, Yellow Pages
It’s official: the Yellow Pages is dead. Hopefully you didn’t hear it here first. Hopefully you heard the death knell a long time ago and decided the Internet was the way to promote your brand. The Yellow Pages I’m referring to is the big yellow paper directory dropped off on your doorstep that some people
Mercedes-Benz Study Shows 20 Percent of Rear-End Collisions Could Be Avoided with New Braking Technology
In a recent study conducted by engineers at Mercedes-Benz, it was found that with the help of the company’s DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist PLUS, 20 percent of rear-end collisions could have been prevented in Germany alone. The findings also revealed that on highways, rear-end collisions could have been reduced by an average of 36
Used Airbags Should Be Deflated
OEMs don’t recommend using recycled or used airbags. And you assume all liability. With those things in mind, I can’t in good conscience use them myself.
Reader’s Choice – Used Parts: Structurally Proper Repair?
“Is putting on a used part (e.g. quarter panel) considered a structurally proper repair when only the outer skin needs to be replaced?”
— Gary Atherton, general manager, Devoe Collision Center, Naples, Fla.
DOT Announces Upgraded Roof Strength Proposal
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a modification of its proposed new roof crush standard to request public input on whether both sides of a vehicle roof should be tested and meet minimum forces. If adopted, the two-sided testing would require manufacturers to design vehicle roofs that withstand at least 2.5 times the weight
One Voice – Body Shops’ Business Climate
Body shop profits are being squeezed like never before, but not all repairers agree on the proper fix. One thing most repairers do agree on, however, is that more of them will have to do a better job of working together in order to effect change.
Follow March’s Example
BodyShop Business contributor March Taylor passes away.