NACE Is In N’awlins!
Who dat say dey gonna be at the 30th annual NACE? Only all of your collision repairer friends looking for the latest training, technology and networking opportunities.
Consolidation
The pace of consolidation has quickened within the last few years. What does it mean for the industry and the single-store independents that must compete with multiple-shop operators?
Content, Speakers for NACE’s MSO Symposium Released
Event to include panel discussion with representatives from ABRA, Gerber, Caliber and Service King.
SCRS Says Registration for SEMA Show RDE Series Up Nearly 300 Percent Over Last Year
Number of MSOs, international participants and exhibitors in Collision Repair & Refinish section also up, says SCRS.
The ‘Kid’ Is Back
When I wrote my first column for BodyShop Business in 1984, my hair was dark instead of white. As much as I’ve tried to help the industry since that time, I feel it has become worse for many.
The Future of Automotive Paint
Expert Mark Clark asks paint manufacturers what the future of automotive refinishes will look like…and offers his own predictions as well.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the
Global Collision Expands in Major Colorado Ski Gateway
Eight-store operation expands Silverthorne location to 16,000 square feet.
Managed Collision Repair
Editor Jason Stahl gives a recap of tips for reducing cycle time through improved shop management gleaned from his trip to the Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Vision Group in Phoenix.
MSO Symposium Delivers Value, Content, Audience in First Effort, Says ASRW
The first multi-shop operator (MSO) symposium, held during Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2011 in Orlando, attracted 130 MSOs and exceeded all expectations and attendance goals, according to event organizers. The day-long event was held Oct. 6.