PPG MVP Conference Explores the ‘Power of Performance’
It is no secret that current, unstable economic conditions pose a challenge to the collision repair industry, says PPG. With that in mind, the company’s recent MVP conference, themed "Reveal the Power of Performance" and held last month in New Orleans, focused on how collision centers can maximize overall performance and profitability despite the current
SCRS to Provide Free Education Sessions from SEMA Show Collision Repair & Refinish Stage
Education continues to be a priority for collision repairers at the upcoming SEMA Show, which opens Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, Nev. In addition to the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series, which runs each day of the show, SCRS has announced additional sessions that will be provided on the
SCRS Reporting ‘Record Growth’ for SEMA Collision Repair and Refinish Section
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is reporting "record-setting levels of growth" for the Collision Repair and Refinish section of the 2011 SEMA Show slated for Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas. "We’re thrilled with how the 2011 show has shaped up in terms of both content and overall attendance," said SCRS Executive Director Aaron
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Fix Auto Holds 2011 National Conference Themed ‘Hitting a Moving Target’
Fix Auto USA recently hosted its ninth annual national conference at The Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Fix Auto tailored the conference panels, sessions and breakouts around the conference theme, “Hitting a Moving Target,” addressing the challenges and opportunities of doing business in today’s evolving, and sometimes unpredictable, environment. Highlights from the three-day
CARSTAR Leadership Discusses Consolidation, MSO Trend
After wrapping up their annual conference Sept. 24-27 in Seattle, Wash., that hosted nearly 400 insurers, vendors and franchisees, the leadership of CARSTAR stated in a recent teleconference their belief that consolidation and the MSO trends in the collision repair industry remain strong. "Industry consolidation is continuing, with MSOs like us adding to their networks
Educational Schedule, Structure Released for New MSO Symposium at NACE
Details surrounding the Multiple Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium – the newest event at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) – have been released, including educational content, speakers and the full schedule. The MSO Symposium will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring an all-day program consisting of education and networking specific to MSOs. Sponsors of this
AkzoNobel Hosts 18th Annual Acoat selected Summer Conference
Aug. 17-20 found members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2011 program drew approximately 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The AkzoNobel Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in
AkzoNobel Announces New Facebook Presence
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas has introduced a new look and feel to its Facebook presence. The newly constructed Facebook page was launched in early August. The launch was part of a complete refurbishing to all social and electronic media outlets utilized by the company including YouTube, Twitter and a special blogging outlet at
PPG Fall MVP Conference Set to ‘Reveal the Power of Performance’
Dynamic keynote speakers, engaging interactive seminars and workshops and networking with peers and industry partners are all on the agenda for the upcoming PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference, which takes place Sept. 18-20 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel located in the heart of the “Big Easy.” Intended for owners and managers of collision centers