All Roads Lead to SEMA
Ah, November. Summer’s long gone, the days are getting shorter by the minute and the holidays are right around the corner. But while most of the country is starting to cool down for winter, things are just beginning to heat up in Vegas. Notorious for being the biggest and arguably the best automotive show in
RDA Member Acquires Two Locations in Washington
WESCO Group, one of the founding members of Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA), has announced the acquisition of two locations in western Washington. Canyon Auto Paint in Puyallup, Wa., and Northwest Auto Paint in Vancouver, Wa., are now included in the WESCO family. WESCO is a full-service paint, body & equipment distributor operating throughout Washington, Oregon
Early Bird Pricing for SCRS RDE Series Now Available
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced that discounted pricing for its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the SEMA Show is now available. Early bird pricing will be available for attendees who register by Friday, Oct. 17. In addition to the great financial savings that come with early registration, attendees will also
SCRS Compiles Documentation on Clearcoat Application
In July, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) issued a request to automotive refinish coatings manufacturers with the intent of updating documentation on the issue of mid-panel clearcoat blending. Previous correspondence collected 10 years prior had demonstrated a consistent requirement for clearcoat application to extend across an entire panel, to the nearest breakpoint, in
Collision Repair Education Foundation Hosts Most Successful Fundraiser To Date
The collision industry came together on Aug. 16 in Dallas, Texas, during the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s inaugural Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo to elevate awareness among local high school and college collision students. The event raised more than $300,000 for this group and ended up being the largest fundraiser in the Education Foundation’s history.
Assured Performance Appoints New Regional Directors of Business Development
Assured Performance has announced the appointment of Tracy Pierce, Jackie Ferrier and Steve Zinanti as regional directors of business development to lead expanding services to the company’s national network of certified body shops. Jackie Ferrier was most recently senior account manager for Sterling Collision Centers, which recently sold out to Service King. Ferrier will fill
Assured Performance Appoints New Regional Directors of Business Development
Collision industry veterans Tracy Pierce, Jackie Ferrier and Steven Zinanti will lead expanding services to Assured Performance’s national network of certified body shops.
I-CAR Appoints New OEM Director
John Bosin, who most recently served as OEM aftermarket manager for AkzoNobel, joins the organization as director, segment development – OEM.
WIN Announces New Executive Committee
Denise Caspersen of the National Autobody Parts Warehouse assumes role as chair; Margaret Knell named immediate past chair.
WIN Presents Most Influential Women Awards at Annual Conference
Honorees included Frederica Carter, Jordan Hendler and Leanne Jefferies.
