Manufacturing Industry Helps Tech Students During COVID-19
The newly formed CTE Coalition has created the website “Keep CTE Moving” where instructors and students can access much needed resources to keep their training going.
CARSTAR Creators Share Stories of Success, Challenges
Lirel Holt took the stage at the 2019 CARSTAR Conference with Sam Mercanti and current CARSTAR President Michael Macaluso to share stories about their journey together.
How to Train an Auto Body Painter’s Helper
While it’s true the techniques are many and the fundamentals are few, I’m going to teach a new helper a specific technique within specific parameters, staying faithful to the fundamentals in order to achieve the desired outcome.
Why OSHA Might Visit Your Auto Body Shop
For many employers, nothing is more terrifying than a visit from OSHA.
PPG Releases Collision Refinish Training Schedule for Early 2018
Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances.
Weld Quality: Are Your Techs Looking at the Other Side?
Most techs never really check their welds for quality of penetration. Is anybody looking at the other side?
OEC Named to Prestigious NorthCoast 99 for 14th Consecutive Year
The human resources consulting firm ERC has included OEConnection (OEC) on its annual list of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio, for the 14th consecutive year.
AASP-PA Announces Dates for 2017 Shop Survival Summit
The professional development event will focus on the latest trends, best practices, equipment and technology in the automotive service industry, while celebrating the industry and its accomplishments, according to the alliance.
NSF International Certifies First Automotive Recycler
Pam’s Auto of St. Cloud, Minn., is the first business to attain automotive recycler certification from NSF International, the organization said.
NJ and NY Collision Repairers Could See Significant Decreases in Labor Rates After State Farm Rezoning
Reports are that some New York- and New Jersey-area body shops are seeing a decrease in labor rate of $15 to $16 per hour based on a new method of calculating the prevailing competitive price by State Farm.