RDA Spring Membership Meeting Discusses Future of PBE Distribution
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held its Spring Membership Meeting May 15 and 16 at the Embassy Suites in Baltimore, Md. The event centered around the theme of future changes in the PBE distribution model and how distributors can be best prepared for such changes. Among the event’s speakers was Clifton Lambreth, who delivered a
I-CAR Announces 2014 Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Bob Keith of CARSTAR named chair of Executive Committee, which was announced at I-CAR’s annual membership meeting in San Diego, Calif.
Texas Collision Repairer Wants State Government to Pay Up on Tax Dispute
Robert Jordan of Protech Collision Repair Center wants extra 0.5 percent he has been paying over last five years for being classified differently than a dealer body shop.
VeriFacts Automotive Announces March Taylor Award Finalists
VeriFacts Automotive has announced the finalists for its March Taylor Award. As part of its Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) Awards, one exceptional repair technician who has participated in the Verified Quality (VQ) Program for at least six months and delivered superior repair quality will receive the award. “As vehicle designs advance, VeriFacts wants
Preparing for Waterborne
Haven’t switched to waterborne/low-VOC coatings yet? Here are some steps you have to take to prepare yourself…because there’s no stopping this train.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Fundraiser Raises $70,000 for Industry Education
The 12th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, raised $70,000 through the support of attendees and sponsors. Sponsors and participants enjoyed a day of golf at South Shore Country Club in Hingham, Mass., on July 25, 2013, and the funds raised from this event will go toward supporting scholarships
Nissan Adds Free Towing Service to Certified Collision Repair Program
Service allows customers’ vehicles to be transported to an OEM certified facility in a 50-mile radius free of charge.
Collision Repair Experts to Host Traveling Industry Symposium
Fix Auto USA program to offer practical context to a rapidly-evolving industry that is presenting new challenges to repairers on a daily basis.
Spring 2013 PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference Yields Largest Turnout To Date
Biannual event delivers valuable information about strategic business practices to collision repairers.
I-CAR Announces 2013 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee
William Brower of Liberty Mutual will lead as chair of the Executive Committee.