March Taylor Memorial Fund Raffle Extended to January
The March Taylor Memorial Fund raffle to win a ProSpot i4 inverter spot welding system worth $21,000 has been extended until the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) gathering in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 14-16, 2009, when a winner will be drawn. Raffle proceeds will benefit the March Taylor Memorial Fund, which assists collision repair technicians through educational
Pro-Spray Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Center
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, a division of Alco Industries and a leader in European technology solventborne and waterborne refinishing products for the automotive aftermarket, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new technical training center and paint production facility with over 75 customers, industry media and local politicians in Massillon, Ohio.
Auction, Raffle for March Taylor Fund Slated for NACE
A silent auction and raffle to support the March Taylor Memorial Fund, which supports training for collision industry technicians, will be held at this year’s NACE, Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas. The silent auction featuring products from Kent Automotive, Dent Fix Equipment, 3M, Infratech, Car-O-Liner, SATA, Miller and others will be held during the Collision
CRA Announces New President and Board Members
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) has a new president and two new board members to help lead the trade group in its third year. Lee Amaradio, owner of Faith Quality Auto Body, Murrieta, Calif., is CRA’s new president, replacing Gene Crozat, one of the founding members of CRA and its president for
ABAC and CCRE Collecting Donations for Coccaro
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) and the Coalition of Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) are taking up donations to help Greg Coccaro of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, N.Y., pay his roughly $200,000 in legal bills following a court case with Progressive. Progressive Insurance sued Coccaro for alleged fraud in charges for a
RIP, Yellow Pages
It’s official: the Yellow Pages is dead. Hopefully you didn’t hear it here first. Hopefully you heard the death knell a long time ago and decided the Internet was the way to promote your brand. The Yellow Pages I’m referring to is the big yellow paper directory dropped off on your doorstep that some people
New Connecticut Association Affiliates with SCRS
The recently formed Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists (CCRS) has become a Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) state affiliate. The CCRS says it’s committed to promoting industry unity within the state. "Finding common ground with insurers and other industry segments creates a positive and productive business climate for all involved parties," said CCRS Executive Director
Pro Spot Appoints New Sales Managers
Pro Spot International, Inc. announced today the appointment of Larry Brolsma to manager of the Northern Sales Division of Pro Spot’s distribution network. Brolsma has been in the collision industry for 35 years, beginning as a body shop technician in New Jersey then joining Metropolitan Car-O-Liner in 1989, where he worked for 18 years selling
Auto Body Association of Connecticut Elects Officers
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) today announced the election of its slate of new officers for 2008-2009. Bob Skrip, owner of Skrip’s Auto Body in Prospect, was elected president. Mike Walsh of T & J Auto Body in East Hartford was elected vice-president, and Tony Ferraiolo of A & R Body Specialty
Maaco Offers Buy-Back Program to New Franchisees
Collision repair franchisor Maaco recently announced a pledge to buy back franchisees’ businesses, at the franchisees’ election, if they don’t achieve a reasonable sales level 15 months from their grand openings. The Maaco Re-purchase Program is available to new franchisees who purchase a new franchise beginning May 1, 2008. The program is aimed at helping