Come to Our Conference!
"Maybe next time you can offer more food!” That comment from one of the attendees of our Waterborne Conference last year still cracks me up. Anyone who was there understands that comment was made in jest. I admit, we did go overboard on the food, but it did reveal to me one of the secrets
Diminished Value: Fact or Fiction?
Whether or not you agree with or support the idea that customers’ vehicles lose significant portions of their value after they leave your shops, the market has spoken to the issue, and it appears to be an inescapable fact.
Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 1 Workshop Slated for Nashville
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop July 14-15 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The EcoLean Level 1 workshop is exclusively designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The company recently completed its first A-Plus University EcoLean Level 2
Record Number of Students Apply for Craftsman Tool Grant from I-CAR Ed. Foundation
Nearly 100 students applied for a Craftsman tool grant through the I-CAR Education Foundation this spring, a record number of applicants for a foundation grant and/or scholarship. Out of the student applicants, 17 were selected to receive a set of Craftsman tools valued at $575 each. The donated tool kits included a 268 piece Mechanic
Mike Anderson Addresses the Connecticut Collision Repair Association
“You must think outside of the box with your business” was the lead statement from Mike Anderson as he addressed the Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists (CCRS) association members at their recent membership meeting. Mike Anderson, a leading shop owner and an automotive management expert, is also a featured AMI-Approved seminar presenter on numerous topics
NABC Shop Hosts Training Program for First-Responders
First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) course promotes efficient motor vehicle rescue procedures for emergency personnel at the scene of an accident.
BASF Donates Waterborne Paint, Equipment to Toledo School Via I-CAR Ed Foundation
Owens State Community College in Toledo, Ohio, received a waterborne technology equipment upgrade thanks to BASF. The donation of the ONYX Waterborne Basecoat System was made through the I-CAR Education Foundation and included paint and related equipment to convert to waterborne refinish technology. This material, combined with the existing primers, clearcoats, etc., will enable the
Tracking Lean Performance and Productivity
Most businesses track performance with accounting system financials. But body shops aren’t typical businesses. For us, the key number to know is the amount of resources required to produce a specific amount of value.
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
The first thing you notice when you visit Dave’s Autobody is the life-sized palm tree out front. This is Galesburg, Ill., for Pete’s sake. But the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. It sure makes the business stand out from the street. And what do you think about when you see
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
Editor Jason Stahl visited Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, Ill., on Feb. 17 and discovered some unique things the shop is doing to “own” customers.