Sherwin-Williams Announces 2010 Third Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced it will offer more than two dozen classes and training sessions in the third quarter of 2010. Sherwin-Williams Automotive professionals will provide instruction on an extensive number of class topics, including: • lean shop production and waste elimination • painter certification • AWX waterborne system • color adjustment and blending
Over 100 Participate in University of Toyota’s Estimator Certification Program with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
With more than 115 of it s estimators and managers attending the University of Toyota “Estimating Solutions for Profit” classes last year, the company recently announced its continued relationship with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes to offer the program as part of Toyota’s Estimator Certification Program. “Estimating Solutions for Profit” is a seven-hour, hands-on workshop that provides
Chief University Offering Structural Analysis, Collision Repair Training
Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies, has announced its 2010 collision analysis and repair training schedule. Chief University will offer more than 165 classes on computerized measuring, structural analysis and repair, steering and suspension, and collision theory in training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Chief offers courses for collision repair
READER’S CHOICE: Dealing with Inexperienced Estimators
“Is the trend of young, ill-prepared insurance estimators here to stay? How will this affect sales when estimates are so poorly written and biased more than ever in favor of insurers?” – Thomas Graddy, owner, Graddy’s Body Shop, Earlington, Ky.
State Farm Holding Select Service Training in New Jersey
State Farm has announced three training sessions in August in New Jersey for its Select Service shops. The training is meant for shop owners, technical managers, estimators, “A” technicians and unibody frame repairers. Chief Automotive Technologies and Car-O-Liner will be at the events offering training, discounts and other information about their products. State Farm said
AkzoNobel Starts Ongoing Estimating Training for Toyota Dealer-Owned Collision Centers
AkzoNobel recently introduced the first set of a comprehensive estimating course for Toyota Dealer-Owned Collision Center associates. The goal of the program is to give estimators a consistent method of writing damage while providing consumers and insurers with a clearer understanding of their repair investment. Scott Wheeler, AkzoNobel services consultant, noted that the course “provides
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: Training is Cheap
Think you don’t have the time or money to train your administrative and management employees? When you see what training does for your office’s productivity, training is cheap compared to what ignorance costs you.
Log On to Learn: Internet/satellite Training
Technology is making training for collision repairers easier, faster and cheaper than ever before.
Hitting Your Mark: Accurate Estimators
Writing an accurate estimate takes precision and skill. Are your estimators up to the challenge? With knowledgeable and personable estimators leading your team, your shop will win customers and score profits.
Is Your Shop Lost? Estimators and Knowledge Go Together
A solid estimate is the road map to quality repairs and higher profits. But if your estimator isn’t knowledgeable enough, he could steer your shop in the wrong direction.