Top-Scoring SkillsUSA Females Receive WIN Scholarships to NACE
For the fifth year in a row, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has awarded a scholarship to attend NACE to the two top-scoring female winners at SkillsUSA. This year’s recipients are Alexandra Domer, who placed 8th in the automotive refinishing technology category, and Elizabeth Moore, who placed 10th in the collision repair technology category. The
Kirmac Collision Opens New Location in Washington
Kirmac Collision today announced the acquisition of the former Ken’s Redmond Auto Body in the home of Microsoft – Redmond, Wash. This is the 22nd location for the Kirmac Group. "We’re thrilled to be expanding our locations in Washington State," said Ian McIntosh, founder and CEO of Kirmac. "Bordering our existing location in Bellevue, the
ASA-Ohio Members Recieve Scholarships to Attend ASRW
ASA-Ohio announced that two members have received scholarships to attend Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 5-8. James Noe, manager for Nagy’s Collision Specialists in Orrville, Ohio, is the recipient of this year’s Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship. Donald Schnitzler, owner of Don’s Auto Repair, Inc., in Cincinnati, Ohio., is the
CCAR Recognizes Five New Facilities in GreenLink Shop Program
Five collision repair facilities have received recognition from the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) in its GreenLink Shop program, the organization announced today. The newly-recognized shops are: Carubba Collision, Buffalo, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Hamburg, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Tonawanda, N.Y. Carubba Collision, Wheatfield, N.Y. Jimmy Rivers Body Shop, Inc., Columbia, S.C. “We are proud to
WIN Engaging Women at NACE with Education, Booth Presence and More
Continuing the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, WIN says it’s in high gear to reach out to women at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) during Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Oct. 5-8. WIN’s presence will be marked on the ASRW trade show
NABC Pride Nomination Deadline is Days Away
The time has come for the National Autobody Council (NABC) to remind everyone that the deadline for nominations for the 16th annual Pride Awards is Sept. 20. “Please make sure the unsung heroes dotting the landscape of the collision repair industry get the recognition they deserve by submitting a nomination right now,” said Pride Chair
Sept. 29 CREW Webcast to Explore Social Media
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Craig Camacho of Keenan Auto Body and Rich Tornetta of CollisionMax Auto Body and Glass Centers, who will discuss their deployment of social media as an integral component of their sales and marketing strategies. Keenan Auto Body and CollisionMax have been on the forefront of innovation
Educational Schedule, Structure Released for New MSO Symposium at NACE
Details surrounding the Multiple Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium – the newest event at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) – have been released, including educational content, speakers and the full schedule. The MSO Symposium will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring an all-day program consisting of education and networking specific to MSOs. Sponsors of this
Ford, ABPA Spar Over Parts Testing Results
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently released test results that it says revealed that Ford service parts exhibited lower hardness, lower weight, lower density and higher flammability and were able to absorb far less energy than equivalent Ford production parts. Ford fired back, however, stating that ABPA’s reports contain inaccurate information about Ford Genuine
What’s a Crankshaft Position Sensor?
Back in 1979, I remember attending a Ford training class on the much-awaited EEC III computer system. It was the replacement for EEC II and was loaded with new features including the ability to mate up to the new AOD transmission. Of course, it was heralded by us factory types as the end-all in new