DingIT Releases iPhone App for Body Shop Estimates
DingIT.com, a website where consumers post photos and descriptions of their damaged cars so body shops can bid on the jobs, has unveiled a new iPhone application that the company says make its service more convenient.
Sherwin-Williams Hosting A-Plus University EcoLean Workshop in Chicago
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced the next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held March 13-14 at the Double Tree Hotel in the Chicago metro area in Oak Brook, Ill. Sherwin-Williams says its EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The
Babcox Media, Publisher of BodyShop Business, Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
Babcox Media Inc., publisher of BodyShop Business, announces its acquisition of Automotive Video Inc. (AVI), effective Jan. 1, 2012, extending its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets.
AkzoNobel Reports 10,000 Downloads and Counting for iMatchColor App
iMatchColor, the smartphone app that provides access to the Sikkens Mixit Online color retrieval system of AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC), recently passed the milestone of 10,000 downloads in one year’s time, the company announced. A&AC added that it has launched iMatchColor versions for more mobile operating systems and has introduced French, Dutch, Swedish
Registration Champions Named from ASRW 2011
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) announced I-CAR and R.M. Andress as the overall winners of a new exhibitor marketing initiative launched earlier this year, which encouraged all exhibitors to send invitations to attend ASRW to their customers and prospects. A total of 51 exhibitors participated in the program called Exhibitor Invites. Among the participating
Collision Shops Can Now Benefit From ALLDATA Market Customer Communication Tool
ALLDATA LLC, a provider of manufacturers’ vehicle repair information and solutions for the professional automotive service and collision repair industries, has announced that its ALLDATA Market is now available to collision repair shops. ALLDATA says its Market product can provide collision repair shops an Internet presence and help improve their marketing efforts. "ALLDATA Market gives
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2011
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 18th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on Oct. 6, 2011. The graduating class of 2011 recognized 65 automotive service professionals who earned the Institute’s prestigious AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits. The continuing education offered by AMI helps automotive
Chris Brogan Encourages Attendees to Socially Engage at ASRW
Noted journalist and social media expert Chris Brogan delivered an engaging opening general session presentation Thursday, Oct. 6 at Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). The presentation was sponsored by DuPont Performance Coatings. The ASRW Expo opened immediately following the conclusion of Brogan’s presentation. Brogan’s keynote presentation focused on guest experience design and the importance
CARSTAR Leadership Discusses Consolidation, MSO Trend
After wrapping up their annual conference Sept. 24-27 in Seattle, Wash., that hosted nearly 400 insurers, vendors and franchisees, the leadership of CARSTAR stated in a recent teleconference their belief that consolidation and the MSO trends in the collision repair industry remain strong. "Industry consolidation is continuing, with MSOs like us adding to their networks
Sept. 29 CREW Webcast to Explore Social Media
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Craig Camacho of Keenan Auto Body and Rich Tornetta of CollisionMax Auto Body and Glass Centers, who will discuss their deployment of social media as an integral component of their sales and marketing strategies. Keenan Auto Body and CollisionMax have been on the forefront of innovation