CCAR Announces Three More Auto Repair Facilities as ‘GreenLink Shops’
Three more auto repair facilities have received recognition as “GreenLink Shops” from the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR). The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2® Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship.
ASA Provides Legislative, Division Updates at 2010 ASRW
Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) were on hand Oct. 12 in Las Vegas for a morning press conference to discuss new initiatives, goals and completed projects for the association and its members. The press conference was held during ASA’s International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
Organizers Say ASRW Industry Forum Was Well Attended
Organizers reported that several hundred attendees engaged in lively discussion with leaders across the automotive industry in the new ASRW Industry Forum, held in conjunction with Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW). The forum concluded the first day of education at ASRW 2010, which included the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2010 ‘ASRW Awards Luncheon’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members last week during the ASRW Awards Luncheon. Held in Las Vegas during ASA’s annual trade shows – the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) – the annual luncheon provides a platform in which the association can
SCRS Targets Collision Repairers with ‘Repairer Driven Education’ at SEMA Show
For the first time, collision repairers will have an educational track dedicated to them at the SEMA Show. Repairer Driven Education (RDE), sponsored by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), will feature 21 seminars, many of which are being offered for the first time during RDE’s inaugural launch. Slated for Thursday, Nov. 4 and
CCAR Welcomes Electude USA as Newest Affiliate
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced that Electude USA of Wilmington, Del., has become the newest Affiliate of the organization. Electude is the world’s leading automotive e-learning company, with 20 years of experience in providing students with an effective, engaging and enjoyable method of learning. With clients in over 30 countries on
ASRW Keeping 2011 Event in October
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) announced today its 2011 event will be held Monday, Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The 2011 ASRW education program will begin on Sunday, October 16. ASRW includes NACE and CARS, and the 2010 event is scheduled for Oct.
3M Commits to ASRW
Just weeks before Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), 3M has confirmed its participation as an exhibitor at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with CARS and scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Women’s Industry Network Commits $10,000 to Assist WorldSkills Competitor
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has committed $10,000 to SkillsUSA over the next two years in support of 2011 WorldSkills automotive refinishing contestant Kayla Toncik. In 2009, Kayla became the first female gold medal winner in automotive refinishing technology in the history of SkillsUSA, which also earned her the WIN NACE Scholarship award last year.
New Industry Forum at ASRW to Explore Certified Collision Repair, Shop Diversity
Content has been announced for the new Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) Industry Forum and Reception, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The forum will conclude the first day of education at ASRW 2010, featuring the NACE and CARS events taking place Oct.