DuPont Performance Coatings Offers Three New Marketing Courses to Drive Work to the Repair Center’s Door
DuPont Performance Coatings’ (DPC) customers can now attend any of three new marketing courses specially designed to target four key audiences — consumers, insurers, fleets and dealers. These courses are offered as part of the DuPont Performance Services (DPS) educational series. The courses are titled: • Marketing to Consumers 8 hours • Marketing to
Reporter Bends Radiator Support in Half During TV Report on Aftermarket Parts
An investigative reporter with Fox 5 Atlanta filed a report on aftermarket parts last week, as an increasing number of people are questioning the quality and safety of non-OEM structural parts. During the broadcast, I-Team reporter Dana Fowle bent an aftermarket radiator support in half to demonstrate the difference in structure compared to an OEM
Audatex Examines the Impact of Lightweight Carbon Fiber on Next-Generation Vehicle Construction
Audatex North America, Inc. has released its summer 2010 industry trends publication, Audatex Directions. This issue’s cover story examines the future of carbon fiber and its potential impact on global automotive insurance and collision repair practices. As demand for increased fuel efficiency requires advances in the use of lightweight materials in vehicle design, carbon fiber
I-CAR Reveals Details of New Professional Development Program
I-CAR CEO John Edelen said that when he obtained his current position with the non-profit training organization three years ago, one negative comment that stuck with him was, “I-CAR is no longer relevant.” But he hopes that is no longer the case after unveiling, after much anticipation, a new and improved Professional Development Program at
Matrix System Enhances Website
After months of development, Matrix System Automotive Finishes has launched its newly renovated and refined website. Not only does this upgraded site provide more detailed information about Matrix System, it also features improvements to the Product Section, Matrix News, Testimonials, Sponsorships, Color Documentation, Regulatory Information, and Photo Gallery, the company says. This website was
PPG to Showcase No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger on Wednesday
Public invited to Pittsburgh event as PPG, Penske Racing unveil car design, celebrate 31-year relationship.
CCC ONE Total Repair Platform Reaches 1,000-Location Mark
CCC Information Services Inc. announced that more than 1,000 locations have made the move to the CCC ONE Total Repair Platform. Available today with integrated estimating capabilities, the CCC ONE platform covers virtually all steps of the repair process, from estimate initiation to completion of the repair, CCC says. Ben Tavakoli, a CCC ONE workflow
DuPont Performance Coatings Honors Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award Winners
Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award recipients were honored by DuPont Performance Coatings at a business conference for the company’s Champion jobbers in Orlando, Fla., on June 21. For the past four years, DuPont has presented the Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award annually to recognize one or more individuals in the collision repair industry who represent
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
3M Launches Virtual Classroom Provides Guide to Range of Body Repair Projects
From metal and plastic repair to sanding and paint finishing to car detailing and safety improvements, 3M now offers a free Virtual Classroom to help teach basic and advanced skills, demonstrate proper techniques and showcase innovative product solutions. Designed for car enthusiasts, technical students and automotive professionals, the new 3M Standard Operating Procedures modules provide