Early-Bird Pricing Extended for BSB Waterborne Conference
Early-bird pricing of $49.95 has been extended for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. That means repairers can still nab this special deal that will deliver the most comprehensive coverage of waterborne basecoats yet to be seen. Some of the brightest minds in the
Spray-Tech/Junair Sponsors 2009 BSB Waterborne Conference
Spray-Tech/Junair has become the latest company to sponsor the highly anticipated 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. The company joins fellow sponsors AkzoNobel, BASF, DuPont, Global Finishing Solutions and Sherwin-Williams. ”Spray-Tech/Junair is excited by the opportunity to work with the leading manufacturers of waterborne
AkzoNobel, Global Finishing Solutions Commit to Sponsoring BSB Waterborne Conference
As momentum continues to build for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference, AkzoNobel and Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) have become the latest companies to commit to sponsoring the highly anticipated event. “GFS recognizes that there is a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about waterborne coatings and the equipment required to spray it,” said Jonathan
Last Chance to Get Early-Bird Pricing for BSB Waterborne Conference!
Did you know that the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) in the northeastern United States has looked at implementing the same waterborne (low-VOC) basecoat mandates for member states that California has? (Click HERE to read story). That should be evidence enough that waterborne is coming to your region soon! There should be no delay, then, in
Sherwin-Williams Latest Sponsor of BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference
The excitement continues for the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference as another company, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, has agreed to sponsor the event aimed at educating collision repairers about low-VOC basecoats and the environmental regulations that will mandate their use. “When we first learned about the waterborne conference, we knew it would be critical to take
Mercedes-Benz USA is Newest SCRS Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is its newest corporate member. MBUSA’s interest in becoming a SCRS corporate member was heightened at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) 2009 during informal conversations with a number of SCRS members, including SCRS Chairman Gary Wano and Joe Skurka, manager,
Illinois Shop Donates Repaired Vehicle to Needy Family
All Line CARSTAR in Bolingbrook, Ill., recently held a ceremony to deliver a restored 2004 Saturn Vue to the Earley family, as part of the nationwide Recycled Rides program coordinated by the National Auto Body Council (NABC). The Earley family includes matriarch Debra, her daughters Jadia, Jatundra and Jasmine, granddaughter Delilah and her elderly
CCAR Announces Election of Officers, Board Members
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced the members of its executive committee and board of directors for 2009-2010. Executive Committee members are: • Chairman – Lin Peacock, National Automobile Dealers Association • Vice Chairman – Charles E. Ayers, Midas International Corporation • Secretary – Bill Mayer, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. • Treasurer
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2009 Board of Trustees
The I-CAR Education Foundation announced the slate of trustees and executive committee for 2009. The following are members of the 2009 executive committee: • Chairman: Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance • Vice Chairman: Doug Webb, CSi Complete • Secretary: Bill Daly, Allstate Insurance Company • Treasurer: Chris Northup • Member-At-Large: Steve Seidner, Seidner’s Collision Centers
NABC’s Recycled Rides Helps Needy Families Across the U.S.
On Nov. 24, close to 50 collision repair centers nationwide provided transportation for needy families during the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides 2008 Ride Away Day. The event was the culmination of a year’s worth of efforts by those participating in the community awareness project that gives NABC members the opportunity, working with