Symach, DCR Systems Partner to Build Body Shop of the Future
Symach announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with DCR Systems, combining their strengths to build what Symach CEO Osvaldo Bergaglio refers to as “tomorrow’s workshop.”
WIN Honors the 2015 Most Influential Women
The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the Collision Repair Industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment to excellence.
Viewpoint: Lone Wolves Need to Watch Out for Bad Weather
There are eight signs of heavy weather ahead for the “lone wolf” independent collision repairer who “does what he has always done.”
AutoBody America Opens 17th Location in Middle Tennessee
AutoBody America, a Nashville-based operator of collision repair facilities in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, announced the opening of its 17th location in the Middle Tennessee area.
Boyd Group Announces Opening of Three New Repair Centers in Ohio and Washington
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the opening of two new repair centers, located in Grove City, Ohio and Seattle, Wash. A third center in Everett, Wash., is expected to open next week. With these additions, the Boyd Group now owns and operates nine repair centers in Ohio and 10 in Washington, bringing the total
Top Industry Experts Discuss the Impact of Education and Training at I-CAR Annual Conference
A panel discussion at the I-CAR Annual Conference held July 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on the impact of education and training on organizational performance. Russell Thrall III, I-CAR director of industry relations, moderated the panel, which consisted of the following automotive industry professionals: • Rollie Benjamin – co-founder, ABRA Auto Body &
Assured Performance Co-Op Network names Randy Profeta Vice President of Network Development and Industry Relations
Assured Performance Co-Op Network, the largest network of independently owned collision repair business in North America announced today that it has named Randy Profeta its new vice president of network development and industry relations. Profeta has worked in the automotive and collision repair industry for more than 35 years in both the retail and wholesale
BodyShop Business Conference Kicks Off Friday!
The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday! Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts: • Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
Agenda Announced for 2010 BodyShop Business Conference
Breakout sessions, panel discussions, trade show highlight educational event.
Registration Now Open for BodyShop Business Conference
Registration is now officially open for the 2010 BodyShop Business Conference to be held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis at the Hilton Hotel & Suites downtown. The theme of the conference is “Succeeding Through Change.” There will be two panel discussions, one on lean manufacturing processes and the other on protecting your shop’s private data. There