Turning Passion Into Profit
In an enterprise that typically results in a major profit drain, one southeast Texas shop has bucked the trend and, in fact, turned a passion into profit.
Should I Be an MSO?
I tried opening a second shop more than 20 years ago and failed, but I learned a lot from that failure and am a better businessman today for it. With the MSO model taking off, I’m looking once again at adding another store.
NABC Refines Its Mission and Vision Statements
In keeping with its own evolution, and that of the collision repair industry, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) has officially released updated versions of its mission and vision statements. The organization began to revisit both statements during its July planning meeting in Salt Lake City, with the goal of sharpening their focus and ensuring
OBITUARY: Chet Taurence, Founder and Chairman of Painters Supply & Equipment
Chester E. Taurence, the founder and chairman of Taylor, Mich.-based Painters Supply & Equipment (PSE), died last week at the age of 92. Chet, as he was known in the business, founded PSE in 1952 after graduating from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte and serving in the Army during World War II. PSE’s first location
SCRS Presents Q&A with RDE Headline Presenter
Early-bird pricing for Repairer Driven Education (RDE) remains available until Oct. 17, and the pre-registration list is growing, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) reports. The association says one significant draw to this year’s program is an evening headline presentation designed to take attendees’ businesses "to new heights" with lessons on "Flawless Execution" in
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