NSF Certifies Reinforcement Bars as Part of Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program
NSF International, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that performs standards development, product certification, education and risk-management for public health and safety, has certified Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s vehicle reinforcement bars under the NSF Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program, verifying the aftermarket parts meet rigid quality, safety and performance standards. NSF International’s Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program
Eliminating Waste for a Lean Body Shop
Why do we all spend ridiculous sums of cash to create low cost? Until all parties involved in the collision repair process start looking at the value stream together, we’ll never realize the potential of what we can provide for the customer and for our organizations.
Pledge Support to Breast Cancer
Put the name of someone special in your life touched by breast cancer on the No. 56 NAPA Toyota in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The car will be featured in the Nov. 7 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Visit www.facebook.com/NAPAKNOWHOW.
Four New OEMs Commit to Automotive Service & Repair Week
Four more OEMs have committed to Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), in addition to the five OEMs that previously committed, creating the largest collective OEM presence in the history of ASRW, NACE and CARS. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with CARS and scheduled for Oct. 10-13,
BodyShop Business Conference Kicks Off Friday!
The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday! Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts: • Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
Celette and Elektron Donate $20,000 Welder for I-CAR Education Foundation School Makeover
Celette Inc. and Elektron Inc. have come to the aid of Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, the I-CAR Education Foundation’s 2009 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant winner, by donating an Elektron MI-100 welder with accessories. The donated equipment, valued at $20,000, was requested by Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School through its Ultimate
Building a Kaizen Engine
As more and more people in our industry turn to lean solutions for their businesses, I feel a stronger urge to point out the vast difference between how lean is practiced today and what it’s original intent was.
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
New Venue, Record Participation Forecasted for 2010 SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the approach of its fifth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 22 and 23 at the Gulf States Toyota (GST) Training Center in Lewisville, Texas. The modern, state-of-the-art facility will provide a stimulating backdrop for the open discussion of activities, successes and challenges
I-CAR Offering Two Courses at BodyShop Business Conference
I-CAR has announced that it will be offering two training courses at the BodyShop Business Conference – Succeeding Through Change to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis. “With the rapid rate of change in vehicle technology and design, the need to stay current on repair processes is more