Sherwin-Williams Hosts Toyota Workshop Efficiency Training at Joe Gibbs Racing
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) recently hosted a dozen representatives from the largest national Toyota and Lexus dealerships in North America for an intensive training program on “Improving Workshop Efficiency.” The event was held in conjunction with, and at the headquarters of, Joe Gibbs Racing, a NASCAR team that’s a proponent of lean shop production
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PPG Says Continuing Education for Insurers Can Help Shops Market to Agents
PPG says it’s helping its CertifiedFirst Network collision center owners and managers build relationships with insurance agents through its Continuing Education Instructor Development Training (IDT) program. Four such programs have been held this year with another scheduled for Dallas, Texas, Sept. 8-9. PPG IDT offers continuing education necessary for insurance agents to maintain professional certification,
I-CAR to Launch Two New Programs in August
I-CAR announced it will launch two new classes on collision repair considerations for the most popular vehicles on the road and emerging technology in today’s vehicles. On Aug. 3, I-CAR will launch the Collision Repair for Select High Volume Vehicles (POP01) Live training program, and on August 10, the Vehicle Technology and Trends 2010 (NEW10)
Sherwin-Williams Announces Training Schedule for Second Half of 2009
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp (SWAFC) will offer more than 30 different educational courses in the second half of 2009 to provide business building and production excellence development for collision. The courses will be offered through classroom, Web and hands-on instruction at various SWAFC training centers in 11 metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada.
2009 NACE and CARS Online Attendee Registration Opens with No Price Increase Over 2008
Online attendee registration is now open for the 2009 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Visit www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com to register for the events. Conference sessions are ticketed events and seating is limited. Early
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision
Industry supporters came together to deliver state of the art emergency extrication training to more than 125 emergency service personnel in Las Vegas the week of June 1. 911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive and Hertz Local Edition hosted the event with Progressive Insurance, Nationwide Insurance and Green Leaf Recyclers providing vehicles. With advancements in vehicle
PPG Expands Online Technical Training Courses
PPG Automotive Refinish has expanded its online video technical training courses for collision center technicians, distributors and students. Developed through a partnership between PPG Refinish and 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket team, each online course is designed to teach an established standard technical repair process, PPG says. The courses are available in the U.S. and Canada at
AMI Presents Awards at ASA Celebration of Excellence
The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), Savage, Md., received the Automotive Management Institute’s (AMI’s) most prestigious honor – the AMI Annual Recognition Award. The award is presented to an organization or individual who has taken specific and significant action to encourage, enhance and support opportunities for automotive service industry professionals to improve their management and business
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2009
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 16th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on May 2. The graduating class of 2009 had 75 automotive service professionals who earned the AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits. The continuing education offered by the Institute helps automotive service professionals