CCC Information Services Gauges Effect of Japanese Tragedy on Automotive Market
CCC Information Services, Inc., has released a report written by Lead Industry Analyst Susanna Gotsch discussing the impact of the Japanese tragedy on the automotive claims market: Industry Report: The Impact of the Japan Tragedy on the Auto Claims and Collision Repair Industry The devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11 destroyed huge swathes
Waterborne Paint FAQs
We asked the paint manufacturers six questions about low-VOC/waterborne paint with the goal of dispelling the myths and fears about this new technology. Their answers may surprise you.
Buyer Education: Spray Guns
Spray guns have come a long way since they first hit the market, and the universe has expanded. A look at their history and the many different types available will give us a greater appreciation for these marvels.
Auto Body Frame Machine Purchasing Tips
Frame machines come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities. The more you know about them, the better buying decisions you can make.
EPA Gives Environmental Stewardship Award to Preston Autobody of Preston, Md.
Preston Autobody recently received an award for implementing the U.S. EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Best Practices in Collision Repair. The EPA recognized Preston Autobody’s commitment to support the environment, protect workers and customers from harmful substances and prevent pollution, the Maryland shop says. To receive the EPA’s DfE Best Practices award, a business
CAPA Tour Dispels Myths About Certification Organization
Editor Jason Stahl and Managing Editor Hannah Schiffman toured Intertek, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that conducts all of CAPA’s testing, on March 25 and walked away with a better understanding of what CAPA is all about.
CAPA Tour Dispels Myths About Certification Organization
The CAPA sticker is just a way for insurers to legitimize aftermarket crash parts. CAPA-certified parts are actually not tested at all. CAPA just says they are. CAPA doesn’t actually exist. These are just some of the things I had heard about CAPA before visiting Intertek, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that conducts all of
Collision/Mechanical Product Catalog
Kent Automotive has released its new full-color product catalog. It features 23,000 products for collision and mechanical repair businesses and 400 new items, including a full line of VOC-compliant chemicals and over 100 new body hardware items. The catalog has colored product section tabs, an expanded index and automotive problem/solution information. Kent covers the U.S.
Fabick Names New Director of Business Development
Fabick announced it has named Brad Gabrielse its new director of business development. The company began offering protective coatings in 1993. Gabrielse comes to Fabick with over 15 years of construction industry experience. His background includes several management positions with a specialization in the fleet segment of the construction industry. Gabrielse attended the University of
Car Painting Student Wins Excellence Award at WorldSkills
Madison Area Technical College graduate Ben Janke of Marshall, Wis., took home the Medallion of Excellence Award in the four-day car painting competition in the WorldSkills Competition. Janke competed as a member of the United States “WorldTeam” at the 40th international event held Sept. 1-7 in Calgary, Canada. The Medallion of Excellence is awarded only