Registration Now Open for Automotive Body Parts Association Annual Conference
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that registration is now open for the 2019 ABPA Annual Meeting and Convention to be held April 30-May 3, 2019 at the Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Auto Body Parts Association President Mike Dolabi Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that its president, Mike Dolabi of National Autobody Parts, has been recognized by the University of Texas at Arlington with the “Distinguished Alumnus Award.”
Mike Braun of Meyer Distributing Elected to U.S. Senate
Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981 and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun grew the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states.
Collision Industry Hall of Eagles Inducts Karen Fierst and Gary Wano
Fierst, founder of KerenOr Consultants, and Wano, president of GW & Son Auto Body Inc., were inducted Aug. 7 at a ceremony that was attended by more than 100 industry professionals at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Collision Industry Foundation Gears Up for Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence barrels towards the East Coast, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) wants to remind the collision industry that its Disaster Relief Task Force is continually poised to render assistance to industry members who may be impacted by natural disasters.
Automotive Body Parts Association Voices Opposition to GM Position Statement on Aftermarket Bumper Covers
The ABPA announced that it opposes a recent position statement by GM stating that they do not approve of the use of aftermarket, reconditioned or salvage bumper covers/fascias on GM vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Automotive Body Parts Association Posts Full Schedule for Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Speakers for the 2017 ABPA Annual Meeting & Convention include Brandon Eckenrode of the Collision Repair Education Foundation, Dave Smith of Caliber Collision, Jack Gillis of CAPA and others.
Arkansas, Tennessee Consider Collision Repair Legislation Involving Aftermarket Parts
Arkansas bill would make it easier for body shops to use aftermarket crash parts; Tennessee bill would require repair estimates to clearly identify any aftermarket crash parts that are being used.
Automotive Body Parts Association: Maryland Parts Bill Would ‘Severely Limit Consumer Choice’
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) said it “strongly opposes” a proposed Maryland bill that would require body shops to use only OEM parts or certified non-OEM aftermarket parts for collision repairs.
Registration Now Open for Automotive Body Parts Association Annual Meeting
The 2017 ABPA Annual Meeting & Convention will take place April 25-28 in Atlanta and will feature keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions and social activities.