Sherwin-Williams’ A-Plus Network Program Adds New Benefits
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) A-Plus Network – the brand’s value-added program providing comprehensive business solutions to help improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability – now has several new benefits available, SWAFC announced. Recently, three additions were made to the program, including Fleet Response as a new business resource,
Property-Casualty Insurers’ Income Down Over 90 Percent
Shops could experience an even tighter squeeze from insurance companies looking to pinch every precious penny possible in the coming year thanks to a huge drop in income. The U.S. property-casualty insurance industry’s net income after taxes through the first nine months of 2008 amounted to $4.1 billion, a 91.8 percent drop from the $50
Hydrate Your Business
A recruiting and training plan now can stave off your thirst for employees later.
Assured Performance Selects Saint-Gobain as Preferred Vendor
Assured Performance Network announced that it has selected Saint-Gobain Abrasives, makers of Norton and Carborundum brand products, as a Preferred Vendor. Assured Performance Co-op members will now be eligible for special training, service, incentives and rebates on Norton and Carborundum products. Norton and Carborundum products are now part of a lineup of over 20
FIX Auto Canada Selects Mitchell International as Preferred Management System
FIX Auto Canada has selected Mitchell’s ABS Enterprise and the French version of ABS as the preferred body shop management systems for its collision repair network. "FIX Auto realizes the benefits of leveraging technology as a way to increase both operational efficiency and overall profitability," says Guy Bessette, president of FIX Auto Canada. “Additionally, we
Picking a PBE Jobber
Some body shops select their PBE jobbers based on price alone, but that can cost them much more than they save in the long run. They should also consider service and the jobber’s commitment to forming a profitable partnership.
I-CAR to Adjust, Possibly Eliminate, Canadian Operations
Decreasing participation in training courses and losses in 2007 have prompted I-CAR to consider changing the way I-CAR Canada is operated or pulling out of the country altogether. I-CAR President and CEO John Edelen told a group of repairers at its annual meeting in Canada that it’s “not realistic” to continue operating I-CAR Canada the
Clean Your Air
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PPG Seminars to Focus on Color Accuracy, Improved Shop Operations
PPG Automotive Refinish will present four seminars to help attendees improve on matching OE color variations and learn steps to improve their repair process at NACE in Las Vegas. “Demystifying the Source of OE Color Variances,” Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. – A seminar led by Mike Henry, PPG manager, color print tools, will cover
Organize Your Parts
The Parts Caddy PRO eliminates loss and damage of expensive parts, saves wasted trips and improves efficiency, cycle time and profitability. It includes shelves that nest for easy, compact storage. Its American-made, all steel construction includes large, easy-roll locking wheels, hooks to hang panels and gloss powdercoat finish. Plus, there are many accessories to choose
