National Auto Body Council Adopts New Bylaws, Adds New Leadership Positions
New executive leadership team elected at NABC’s January board meeting.
Vehicle Service Group (VSG) Named Business of the Year
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes company’s community leadership.
WMABA to Host Aluminum Repair Discussion
Panel of collision repairers will discuss the lessons they’ve learned about aluminum repair, investments to be made and how to navigate the process to become a certified facility.
PPG and ASE Honor Kevin Reyer as Master Refinish Technician of the Year
The award is an annual tribute to the PPG collision center technician receiving the highest score on the ASE Painting and Refinish test and was handed out at a special awards dinner on Nov. 19 during the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) board of governors conference.
NABC Members Kick Off 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Gala reception, golf fundraiser, Recycled Rides scheduled for January 13-14.
CARSTAR Shops Around the Country Donate Vehicles to Needy Families
Nineteen Cars rebuilt and given away through NABC Recycled Rides program.
ASA Celebrates New Headquarters Location
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it held an open house on Oct. 13 to celebrate its move to a new national office at 8209 Mid Cities Blvd., North Richland Hills, Texas. Attendees included ASA board of directors, local businesses and staff. “In response to the growing needs of our members, ASA took a proactive
ASA Solicits Top 10 Insurers on ‘Blend Within/Zone Refinish’ Issue
The Automotive Service Association’s board of directors and Collision Division Operations Committee have begun their second initiative as they continue to focus on refinish issues and the issues’ effects on collision repair facilities. ASA’s goal is to educate the industry, bring clearer understanding and – more importantly – resolve the issue relative to refinish times
NACE | CARS 2015 to Return to Detroit
Following a successful NACE | CARS Conference & Expo in July, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that NACE | CARS 2015 will once again be held in the Motor City, July 23-25. “The response for Detroit was overwhelmingly positive. Many said this was the best event in recent memory,” said Dan Risley, ASA
Autobody Craftsman Association Closes Doors After 38 Years
The Autobody Craftsman Association (ACA) announced that its executive board of directors decided to shut its doors and close its books after 38 years of service to the collision repair industry in Washington State and, for a period of time, in Idaho. For several years, the association suffered from dwindling membership as consolidation and the