NABC Rolling Out Vehicle Extrication Program for First Responders
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it will debut its latest community service project, the First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) training course, on the NACE show floor on Friday at 11 a.m. It’s important for first responders to accident scenes to understand advancements in vehicle design – including high strength steels, passenger restraint systems,
Recycled Ride from Keenan Auto Body to Benefit Afghan War Veteran
Keenan Auto Body, Inc. a member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), is preparing the finishing touches to its contribution to the national Recycled Rides program. Erie Insurance Co. has donated a 2005 Ford Focus to Keenan NE located in Northeast Philadelphia, Pa., to be refurbished and given away. “We are in
LKQ Announces Winners of 2010 Calendar Competition
LKQ has chosen the 13 winners of its 2010 Calendar Competition from the nearly 300 entries, which included photos ranging from hot rods and sports cars to trucks and classic vehicles. LKQ Vice President Laurie Garcia said, “There were so many excellent photos to choose from this year, which made it a very difficult decision.
Mitchell Acquires ClaimTools Digital Camera Photo Management System
Mitchell International, Inc., announced its acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based ClaimTools – the creators of a digital camera and photo management solution that allows shops to visually document repairs and improve communication with insurance partners and parts vendors at any stage of the repair process. “We’re extremely excited about the value that combining ClaimTools photo
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: See You in Vegas
Hopefully, you’re reading this on your journey to Las Vegas for this year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). As I write these words, we at BodyShop Business are busy planning for the upcoming event and looking forward to seeing many of you there. This type of face-to-face event provides all of us with an
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A/M Parts: Like, Kind and Quality?
I recently read a news story on your Web site [CAA Survey Questions Quality of CAPA-Certified Parts] and feel the need to comment. First, a little background on me. I’ve owned and operated a larger shop on the West Coast for almost 30 years and have experienced firsthand all of the different changes that have
Workshop on New EPA Paint Regulations Offered in New Hampshire
On Jan. 9, 2010, all facilities that perform paint stripping or apply spray coatings to metal must provide written notification of these activities to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To help facilities understand these new requirements, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center will hold a free
I-CAR Offering Welding Qualification Tests as Part of New In-Shop Program
I-CAR announced that it will enhance its industry-recognized Welding Qualification Test by offering a comprehensive, in-shop program. The new Welding Qualification Series offers on-site instruction, hands-on practice and is capped with the Welding Qualification Test. The series will be available for aluminum, steel and structural parts steel welding and includes equipment inspection, set-up and maintenance
Mitchell Plans for 20th Anniversary of AutocheX
Mitchell AutocheX, a provider of customer satisfaction measurement and performance management solutions to the collision repair and claims industries, announced that it will honor collision repair facilities that have achieved exceptional customer satisfaction ratings in 2009 at its eighth annual Premier Achiever Awards ceremony. This year’s event will again take place during NACE on Nov.
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: Squeeze or Be Squeezed
I recently had the opportunity to speak to 250 top shops from across the United States about today’s business environment. To prepare for the presentation, I had Babcox Research survey shops about how business was going this year. While my presentation was centered on customer satisfaction, the research highlighted a trend in our industry that’s