I-CAR Outlines Canadian Transition Plan
I-CAR announced at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto on Jan. 24 that it will be seeking a Canadian firm to which it can transition its Canadian operations for collision repair training. Robby Robbs, Chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, said that the move is “in response to the International
I-CAR Says Online Registration is Gaining in Popularity
Since implementation in November, I-CAR says it has seen an upward trend in use of its online registration system, with a nearly 100-percent increase over the last four weeks. “The growth in the acceptance of the online registration system suggests that training managers are becoming acclimated to the new technology and are finding online registration
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision and Partners
911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive, Hertz Local Edition and Nationwide Insurance delivered emergency extrication training on modern vehicles to more than 150 emergency service personnel in Tucson and Scottsdale, Ariz., the week of December 15. With advancements in vehicle design, multiple air bags and passenger restraint systems, first responders need additional training to be
New I-CAR Live Training Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Program Available
I-CAR’s live training program Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (ALT02), a follow-up to the Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicles (ALT01) program, is being offered throughout North America in the coming months. This program prepares technicians to service and repair emergent new technologies on hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles. Topics covered by the course include: •
ASA and ASE Honor Collision and Mechanical Technicians of the Year
Michael Loy, owner of Mike Loy’s Collision Inc. in Lewisburg, Ohio, has been named the Automotive Service Association (ASA)/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Technician of the Year. The award recognizes the ASA Collision Division member who received the highest score on the 2008 ASE master collision repair/refinish certification test. “I feel honored
Picking a PBE Jobber
Some body shops select their PBE jobbers based on price alone, but that can cost them much more than they save in the long run. They should also consider service and the jobber’s commitment to forming a profitable partnership.
Pro-Spray Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Center
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, a division of Alco Industries and a leader in European technology solventborne and waterborne refinishing products for the automotive aftermarket, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new technical training center and paint production facility with over 75 customers, industry media and local politicians in Massillon, Ohio.
ASA-WA Hosting Training Expo
The Automotive Service Assoctiation of Washington’s (ASA-WA) second annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) offering a trade show and training programs will be held March 13-15 at the Doubletree Hotel in SeaTac, Wash., near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. More than 30 technical and management training programs for owners, managers, service advisers and technicians in the collision and
Powder-X Coating Systems Ranks No. 2,185 on Inc. 5000 List
Inc. magazine ranked Powder-X Coating Systems, a manufacturer of powder coating equipment and products, 2.185 on its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, the “Inc. 5000.” Powder-X Coating Systems, which had a 169.1-percent sales growth over three years, said the company is proud to be on the list. Powder-X says
AMI Launches Training Web Site
A new Training On Demand Web site that will feature interactive Webinars, pre-recorded archived classes, DVD-quality video downloads and other training resources has been launched by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). The new site, www.amieducationonline.com, will initially offer monthly Webinars on a variety of topics, including sales and marketing, customer service, telephone skills, employee management