NABC Receives Associations Advance America Award of Excellence
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that it has received an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2010 Associations Advance American (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Center for Association Leadership, based in Washington, D.C. NABC is one of 13
Repair Associations Caution Against Using Untested Structural Aftermarket Parts
SCRS, AASP advise repairers against installing untested structural crash parts, call for recalls, certification process.
CollisionBuilder.com to Provide Free Web Sites for Collision Repair Associations
CollisionBuilder.com, in an effort to improve communication throughout the industry, says it’s now offering free Web sites for collision repair associations. Any and all recognized collision repair associations are eligible. Domain registration, hosting, and monthly maintenance are included. "As an industry, we need to move forward with our utilization of communication tools," said David Moore,
Associations Take Issue with Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) have jointly issued a statement saying that the Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator (RMC) is lagging behind current paint and materials prices despite the associations’ efforts to work with Mitchell to resolve the issue. The
SCRS Says Industry’s Voice Heard After Airbag Model Act Passes with Amendments
Last week, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) met in New Orleans, La., to discuss a proposed model act on airbag fraud that eventually was passed by the NCOIL Property and Casualty committee after opposing testimony provided by collision repairers and others led to amendments. The airbag fraud model act establishes criminal penalties for
SCRS Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders from 19 States
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) held its fourth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference on Sept. 17, bringing together collision repair association leaders from throughout the U.S. The conference, founded by SCRS in 2006, provides the society’s state and regional affiliates a forum for increased communication between the state and national level organizations and participants.
Jerry’s Body Shop Joins I-CAR Ed Foundation’s Industry Leadership Circle
Jerry’s Body Shop Inc. in Mankato, Minn., is the first single-location collision repair facility in 2009 to join the I-CAR Education Foundation’s new Industry Leadership Circle through a donation to the Collision Repair Education Campaign. The Industry Leadership Circle distinguishes corporations, businesses and individuals who make a financial commitment to the future of the collision
PPG Names New Senior Manager for Industry Relations
PPG Industries announced the appointment of Domenic Brusco to senior manager, industry relations for North America Automotive Refinish effective immediately. In this new role, Brusco will be the company’s lead liaison for the various collision repair associations, insurers and information providers. He will work with industry leaders to identify and seek solutions to business challenges
California Associations At Odds Over Labor Rate Surveys
The California Autobody Association (CAA) announced that it supports the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) performing a survey of the automotive repair industry that would include labor rates. The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA), however, opposes the BAR’s inclusion of labor rates in its survey. The CRA opposes the survey because of pending changes
AkzoNobel’s ‘Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry’ Celebrates 10 Years
This November, AkzoNobel commemorates the 10th year of the Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards program. Since 1999, the company has honored 65 women who have enriched the industry with their leadership, vision and commitment to excellence. They represent all aspects of the industry, including collision repair shop owners, managers and suppliers,