Independent Body Shops: Surviving in a Consolidating World
How can you, an independent, survive and even grow during a time where it seems like the mega MSOs are increasing their market share?
ABPA Releases 2019 Convention Schedule
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has announced the full schedule of events for its 39th Annual Meeting and Convention that will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort April 30-May 3, 2019.
CIECA Adds PEMCO Mutual Insurance as Corporate Member
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company has become one of its corporate members.
Nagy’s Collision Centers Hires New Manager
Nagy’s Collision Centers announced it has hired Aaron Knight as the new manager of the Nagy’s location in Wadsworth, Ohio.
AkzoNobel Helps Restore Long-Lost Racing Yacht
AkzoNobel announced that it has rescued a legendary yacht named Maiden that has twice raced around the world and made it shipshape with AkzoNobel products in preparation for a global voyage of hope.
California Becomes First State to Regulate Environmental Impact of Ridesharing Companies
California recently became the first state in the nation to regulate the transportation pollution produced by the surge in popularity of ridesharing after Gov. Brown signed Senate Bill 1014, a bill requiring transportation network companies (TNCs) to account for, and reduce, the greenhouse gas emissions of their operations.
FAST Shelter Celebrates 20 Years in Business
FAST Shelter’s paint booths feature their proven shelter system combined with their positive filtration system to create a portable, weatherproof paint booth.
Electric Vehicle Mileage Share to Exceed 20 Percent by 2030
According to a report by ABI Research, electric vehicle mileage share will exceed 20 percent by 2030, but urban charging and grid challenges loom large.
Racer Patrick Carpentier Raising Awareness of Distracted Driving in CARSTAR/BASF Campaign
Carpentier’s advice to drivers of all ages is simple: “When you’re driving the car, just drive the car.”
Auto Body Student-Teacher Relationship Going Strong After 45 Years
Centerline CARSTAR Collision Owner Paul Struhar recently decided to give back to his lifelong friend, mentor and former auto body instructor by gifting him a vehicle.
