Sherwin-Williams to Hold Next EcoLean Level 2 Workshop in Detroit
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next A-Plus EcoLean Level 2 workshop July 27-28, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn Mich. Sherwin-Williams says the EcoLean Level 2 workshop is designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. It is an extensive, two-day course that further implements the
Ohio Technical College Offers Airbrush Demos, Scholarships at Detroit Autorama
Ohio Technical College will take its "Fuel Your Future Tour" to the Detroit Autorama, Feb. 25-27 at Cobo Center in Detroit, giving attendees a chance to learn about airbrushing techniques and career opportunities from the automotive technical college. The display features renowned airbrush artist Richard Markham, who will showcase popular skills like airbrushing flames,
Detroit-Area Dealership Body Shop Converts to Waterborne
Fresard of Ferndale, a Detroit-area automotive dealership and collision repair facility, successfully transitioned its shop to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations. The collision shop is now using the AWX Waterborne Basecoat System from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, according to its president, Doug Fresard. Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes implemented AWX, a
Airbrush Demonstration at Detroit Autorama to be Provided by Ohio Technical College
Automotive trade school Ohio Technical College (OTC) has spent more than 40 years preparing students from across the country for rewarding careers in automotive maintenance, performance and restoration. The school is continuing its training with the new OTC Evolution of Life Road Show – a live airbrush demonstration that tours high schools and events around
Collision Industry Foundation Helps Two Detroit Charities
Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) trustees Bill Shaw of PPG and John Bosin of leanbosin delivered checks in the amount of $5,000 each to Detroit’s Gleaners Food Bank and the Downtown Detroit Partnership, which oversees the Clean Downtown project, as part of CIF’s Blanket the City campaign. “We are pleased to be able to support the
Collision Industry Foundation Raises $12,000 for Detroit Charities
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) EBay auction, developed as part of the Blanket the City campaign to help distressed communities and specific charities, raised $12,000, for charities in Detroit, one of the hardest-hit of all automotive communities. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the area’s Gleaners Food Bank and Downtown Detroit Partnership. “We are proud
Repairers Say Detroit Three’s Troubles Could Affect Parts Pricing, Availability
With record losses, restructuring in progress, government bailouts and hundreds of dealerships closing across the United States, the Detroit Three automakers – Ford, Chrysler and GM – are far from in the black these days, and it’s having a trickle-down effect on everyone connected to them, including collision repairers. Repairers Jeanne Silver and Neal Cummings
Collision Industry Foundation Seeks Support for Detroit Charities
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is asking for donations to help support its ongoing project, Blanket the City: Detroit. Announced in August, the foundation hopes to raise $200,000 nationally and encourage 3,000 volunteer hours in service by Dec. 31, 2009, to support charities serving the Detroit area. As evidence of the pressure charitable organizations in
Collision Industry Foundation Raising Funds for Detroit Charities
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has announced the launch of its "Blanket the City: Detroit" campaign, a broad-based fundraising effort to support the city that has been especially hard hit by economic changes in the automotive industry. The campaign seeks to raise $200,000 and encourage 3,000 volunteer hours in service by Dec. 31, 2009. "The
SUNY Morrisville Named No. 1 MCAP School in Country
The school’s Mopar Career Automotive Program students were re-crowned champions in the first-ever Mopar Career Automotive Program Bracket Challenge.
