Kadel’s Auto Body is First MSO to Receive CCAR Recognition for GreenLink Shops
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that Kadel’s Auto Body has received the “GreenLink Shop” recognition for all its locations, becoming the first multi-shop operator to earn this distinction. The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, is designed to
PPG Donates $5,000 to Recreation Unlimited to Support Development of Indian Run Trail
The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $5,000 to Recreation Unlimited, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities and health concerns through sports, recreation and education, for its efforts to develop an accessible environmental and historical trail honoring the Native Americans who lived in the local area. "We are very pleased to have received support from
CCAR Recognizes American Automotive Services as GreenLink Shop
The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that American Automotive Services of St. Louis, Mo., has been recognized as a “GreenLink Shop.” American Automotive Services is a participant in the GEICO Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) program. CCAR and GEICO are partnering to promote the “GreenLink Shop” designation for GEICO’s ARX facilities across the United
CCAR Recognizes Dutch Valley Auto Works as GreenLink Shop
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has recognized Dutch Valley Auto Works of Lancaster, Pa., as a “GreenLink Shop.” The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and
CCAR Recognizes California Color Body & Paint as ‘GreenLink Shop’
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that California Color Body & Paint of Chico, Calif., has been recognized as a “GreenLink Shop.” Repair facilities seeking the GreenLink Shop recognition must maintain high standards of excellence in environmental, health and safety (EHS) practices in four categories: business operations, employee training, safety compliance and environmental
CCAR Recognizes Kadel’s Auto Body of Beaverton as ‘GreenLink Shop’
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that Kadel’s Auto Body of Beaverton, Ore., has been recognized as a “GreenLink Shop.” The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety
Lincoln College of Technology Opens Collision Repair and Refinishing Program
The Lincoln College of Technology in Melrose Park, Ill., held a grand opening on April 21 for its Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program. “Lincoln College of Technology has expanded its current facility to offer a Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program,” said Shaun McAlmont, president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Educational Services
AkzoNobel Honors FIT Sustainability Award Winners
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has announced the first recipients of the “FIT” Sustainability Awards. Receiving the 2010 awards will be Park Place Bodywerks of Dallas, Texas, and the California Autobody Association (CAA) headquartered in Sacramento, Calif. “FIT” is an acronym for the three key measurement criteria of the award: Focus, Innovation and Talent. AkzoNobel says
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: See? I Told You So!
Those of you who read my column know that I often discuss the subject of change. For those of you who don’t, here’s a brief refresher. Change is constant. In fact, that’s the only part of change that’s consistent. Planning in business and life is necessary so we can deal with change when it happens.
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
