EPA to Host Free Collision Repair Workshop in Harrisburg, Pa.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a free workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 22 to explain federal air pollution regulations affecting auto repair shops. The workshop will be held in the Administration Building, Conference Room B & C at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg, Pa. from 6-9 p.m. EPA’s workshop will address best practices
I-CAR Announces Pricing Adjustment Effective Oct. 4
I-CAR has announced changes in its pricing that will be effective as of Oct. 4. Prices for instructor-led classroom training will increase less than 2 percent, while prices for online training will remain the same. Bill Stage, I-CAR director of marketing and distribution, said, “Historically, we have adjusted our pricing in the fall. This increase
AkzoNobel Hosts 17th Annual Sikkens Acoat selected Summer Conference
Members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathered Aug. 25-27 at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago, Ill., for its 17th annual Summer Conferece. The 2010 program drew around 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision
WIN Sponsoring Women’s Professional Development Track at NACE
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has partnered with Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) to sponsor and create this year’s Women’s Professional Development Track course offerings. The courses will be offered at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), held in conjunction with ASRW, Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
I-CAR Trainer to Present ‘Advanced Metals’ at BodyShop Business Conference
Carmakers are introducing advanced metals to vehicle structures at an alarming rate for the sake of fuel efficiency and passenger safety. Understanding their properties is key to quality repairs. A good way to get familiar with these advanced metals is to attend the 2010 BodyShop Business Conference – Succeeding Through Change and sit in on
Women’s Industry Network Commits $10,000 to Assist WorldSkills Competitor
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has committed $10,000 to SkillsUSA over the next two years in support of 2011 WorldSkills automotive refinishing contestant Kayla Toncik. In 2009, Kayla became the first female gold medal winner in automotive refinishing technology in the history of SkillsUSA, which also earned her the WIN NACE Scholarship award last year.
Celette and Elektron Donate $20,000 Welder for I-CAR Education Foundation School Makeover
Celette Inc. and Elektron Inc. have come to the aid of Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, the I-CAR Education Foundation’s 2009 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant winner, by donating an Elektron MI-100 welder with accessories. The donated equipment, valued at $20,000, was requested by Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School through its Ultimate
I-CAR Announces New Collision Repair Process Overview Course
I-CAR recently premiered one of its newest online courses, Collision Repair Process Overview (CRO01). This online training opportunity covers basic information about the collision repair process. It is the first in a series of courses that will be introduced over the next year by I-CAR as the "Basic Principles of Auto Collision Repair" series. The
Connecticut Collision Repair Association Members Host First Responders Extrication Classes
Over 200 First Responders received free training from two collision repair facilities in Newington and North Haven, Conn. Turnpike Motors Auto Body and North Haven Auto Body members of the Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists (CCRS), hosted consecutive training classes to first responders from towns all across the state. Due to today’s economy and training budgets
NASTF Fall General Meeting in Las Vegas
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will hold its Fall General Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Room South Pacific C. This year’s fall meeting features the usual committee updates, along with a panel discussion titled Maximizing the Value of the Secure Data