Recent I-CAR Ed. Foundation Golf Tournament is Most Successful Golf Fundraiser to Date
The Eighth Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PPG Industries, raised over $20,000 for the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign making it the largest annual golf fundraiser to date. Held at the Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 72 golfers hit the fairway to raise funds for upcoming
Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
New PBE Jobber 20 Group Formed; Guy Bargnes to Moderate
Square One Systems (SOS), a provider of “20 Groups” in the collision repair industry, has formed the first independent 20 Group program specifically for PBE jobbers. This program will be moderated by industry leader Guy Bargnes, formerly with BASF Corporation. “We at Square One have been putting on successful 20 Groups in the collision repair
FinishMaster to Host Waterborne Seminar in Milwaukee
Automotive paint distributor FinishMaster announced that its waterborne division, WaterMasters, will be hosting “The Road to Waterborne” seminar at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free seminar will address the benefits of converting collision repair centers to waterborne finishes. “There is a lot
EPA Provides Free Waterborne Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a Webinar on converting to waterborne paint last month, and a recording of the event is now available to download for free. The Waterborne Coatings Webinar includes a technical presentation on waterborne technology and discusses the equipment needed to make the switch and how converting can affect shop
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
American Honda Launches Two Wholesale Parts Programs
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced the launch of two new wholesale parts programs. The Collision Select Program is available to both Honda and Acura dealers and supported by OEConnection’s CollisionLink product. Through the program, Honda says participating dealers will be able to help body shops improve vehicle repair cycle time, reduce shop returns
CONFERENCE PREVIEW: Sail Away!
Let the wind carry you to the first-ever BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference and you’ll be sure to shove off with all the information you need on low-VOC basecoats, the next big change in the collision repair industry.
Garmat USA Latest Sponsor of BSB Waterborne Conference
Garmat USA has become the seventh sponsor of the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference (Aug. 13-14), demonstrating its commitment to educating collision repairers on one of the biggest changes the industry has ever seen. The company joins fellow sponsors AkzoNobel, BASF, DuPont, Global Finishing Solutions, Sherwin-Williams and Spray-Tech/Junair. “Garmat USA is eager to be part
BSB Waterborne Conference Registrants Ready to Go Green
The conference is still two months away, but many repairers have already signed up and are excited to learn about low-VOC basecoats and go green.