AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected to Hold 17th Summer Conference in Chicago
August 25-27 will find members of the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago, Ill., for the 17th Annual Summer Conference. In addition to performance benchmarking with their peers participants will also benefit from classes on: • Collision Industry Mega Trends – Perspectives from State Farm, Allstate and
PPG Launches MVP Accelerated Sales/Marketing Systems Workshop
Two-day workshop includes a range of topics covering four primary market segments: the consumer, insurance DRP, insurance agent and non-traditional media.
PPG Refinish Announces New Appointments and Organizational Restructuring
PPG Automotive Refinish announced a restructuring of its North American sales and marketing organization with a number of key leadership changes. The announcements were made by Greg Benckart, general manager for PPG Refinish USCA. “PPG Refinish is committed to maintaining a strong, dynamic management team,” said Benckart. “These new appointments, together with key strategic realignments,
Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
Volkswagen will allow dealers to either nominate their own collision repair facilities to be certified by Volkswagen or independent collision repair facilities that meet Volkswagen standards.
SCRS Announces Volkswagen of America Is Newest Corporate Member
Volkswagen of America, Inc., is the newest corporate member of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Corporate membership is only the most recent stage in the relationship between Volkswagen and SCRS. The two organizations first formed a working relationship at the OEM Collision Repair Roundtable, a group of vehicle manufacturers that meet on a
ASA Announces New Associate Members for Second Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry – including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. New associate members joining ASA
State Farm ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ Grant Winners Present at SkillsUSA
Through a new program with SkillsUSA, State Farm Insurance has committed to teacher development and training. State Farm has increased its support to SkillsUSA by establishing the Innovation in Sustainability Grant Award Program. The purpose of the grant program is to stimulate student awareness and interest in their environment to build understanding and skills and
Right to Repair Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate
Right to Repair Act now moves to the House of Representatives for a final vote.
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Names Guy Bargnes VP of Sales and Marketing
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. announced that industry veteran Guy Bargnes has accepted the position of vice president, sales and marketing, effective June 14, 2010. In this role, he will be responsible for sales and profit growth via strategic initiatives set forth by the company. Bargnes joins Painters Supply with a lifetime of PBE experience.
ASA Tours Thatcham Facility in UK
Representing the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division, Jerry Burns, AAM, ASA chairman, and Denise Caspersen, manager of ASA’s Collision Division, recently toured the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre — or Thatcham, as it is more widely known — in Berkshire, United Kingdom. The tour was scheduled to coincide with ASA’s participation in the International