Do You Have Any Recommendations Regarding Painter Respirators?
Are there any regulations from OSHA, NIOSH, etc., regarding recommendations or best practices for respirators for painters (supplied air versus air purifiers)?
I-CAR Announces Speaker Lineup for 2014 Conference
Detroit conference to discuss Ford Motor Company’s latest endeavors and the topic of vehicle lightweighting.
CARSTAR Partners with ACD
ACD, a national leader in claims services and technology to the property and casualty industry, recently inked a national agreement with CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts to further strengthen its national network of repair facilities. "Our mission over the past 10 years has been to truly change the auto claims industry through innovation, technology
Two Michigan Companies Join Forces for SEMA 2010 with Custom Camaro
Matrix System Automotive Finishes, automotive aftermarket paint manufacturer, and Classic Design Concepts (CDC), designer and manufacturer of aftermarket restyling components, have teamed up as Michigan-made companies to feature the limited edition Firebreather Camaro at SEMA 2010, Nov. 2-5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Firebreather, based off the 2010/11 Chevrolet 2SS Camaro, will be
SCRS Targets Collision Repairers with ‘Repairer Driven Education’ at SEMA Show
For the first time, collision repairers will have an educational track dedicated to them at the SEMA Show. Repairer Driven Education (RDE), sponsored by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), will feature 21 seminars, many of which are being offered for the first time during RDE’s inaugural launch. Slated for Thursday, Nov. 4 and
SHOP SPOTLIGHT: Shop’s Business Grows Despite Down Economy
Kumler Collision & Automotive owner Dean DeRolph says satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers.
When the Government Comes Knocking: Changing Regulations & Inspections
You wouldn’t intentionally put your workers or the community that supports your business in danger. But keeping up with changing regulations issued by government agencies isn’t easy — some requirements seem overwhelming while others are just plain nitpicky. Regardless, you should always be prepared for an inspection.
When the Government Comes Knocking: Keeping Up with Changing Regulations
You wouldn’t intentionally put your workers or the community that supports your business in danger. But keeping up with changing regulations issued by government agencies isn’t easy – some requirements seem overwhelming while others are just plain nitpicky. Regardless, you should always be prepared for an inspection
The Government to the Rescue? SBA’s 504 Program
Donnie Jones had always dreamed of building a state-of-the-art body shop. But he faced major obstacles. Every banker he tried to get a business loan from wanted 25 to 30 percent in cash equity, with rates and terms that would have been a major stretch for his cash flow.
Need Money? Renovations
When running a successful business, a shop owner will – at some point – utter the word “renovations”. In his next breath, he’ll shake his head and utter the words “need money”.