SCRS Launches Educational Seminar Series
On Aug. 18, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) hosted close to 30 individuals at the first of three eight-hour, intensive training seminars targeted at different markets across the United States. The event was held in Atlanta, Ga., and co-hosted by the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA). Steven J. Feltovich of Sherwin-Williams Automotive
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will
American Honda Launches Two Wholesale Parts Programs
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced the launch of two new wholesale parts programs. The Collision Select Program is available to both Honda and Acura dealers and supported by OEConnection’s CollisionLink product. Through the program, Honda says participating dealers will be able to help body shops improve vehicle repair cycle time, reduce shop returns
CONFERENCE PREVIEW: Sail Away!
Let the wind carry you to the first-ever BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference and you’ll be sure to shove off with all the information you need on low-VOC basecoats, the next big change in the collision repair industry.
Garmat USA Latest Sponsor of BSB Waterborne Conference
Garmat USA has become the seventh sponsor of the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference (Aug. 13-14), demonstrating its commitment to educating collision repairers on one of the biggest changes the industry has ever seen. The company joins fellow sponsors AkzoNobel, BASF, DuPont, Global Finishing Solutions, Sherwin-Williams and Spray-Tech/Junair. “Garmat USA is eager to be part
BSB Waterborne Conference Registrants Ready to Go Green
The conference is still two months away, but many repairers have already signed up and are excited to learn about low-VOC basecoats and go green.
Pennsylvania Sterling Location Converts to Waterborne
Sterling Autobody Centers has begun using waterborne refinishing at its Allentown, Pa., location. Sterling announced a company-wide rollout to waterborne in October 2008. The company uses Sherwin-Williams AWX Waterborne basecoat. Currently, California is the only state which mandates the use of the waterborne system. Sterling’s four California locations completed the transition earlier this year, and
Early-Bird Pricing Extended for BSB Waterborne Conference
Early-bird pricing of $49.95 has been extended for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. That means repairers can still nab this special deal that will deliver the most comprehensive coverage of waterborne basecoats yet to be seen. Some of the brightest minds in the
Spray-Tech/Junair Sponsors 2009 BSB Waterborne Conference
Spray-Tech/Junair has become the latest company to sponsor the highly anticipated 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. The company joins fellow sponsors AkzoNobel, BASF, DuPont, Global Finishing Solutions and Sherwin-Williams. ”Spray-Tech/Junair is excited by the opportunity to work with the leading manufacturers of waterborne