Sherwin-Williams Joins CIECA
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has joined CIECA as a new corporate member.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Awards More Than $500,000 in School Grants Through Industry Support
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced more than $500,000 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grants supported by donations from industry companies and local I-CAR committee fundraising activities.
Sherwin-Williams Explores Automotive Refinishing’s Rich Heritage at SEMA
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is transporting SEMA attendees back in time with a vintage body shop-themed booth (no. 11339, North Hall) at SEMA 2018.
OEC Expands International Auto Reach with Purchase of Bluegrasscoms
OEConnection (OEC), a leading automotive technology provider for OEM distribution networks, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bluegrasscoms (BGC), a leading UK-based automotive business consultancy and service provider focused on the collision and aftersales market segments.
Ford Halts F-150 Truck Production Due to Parts Shortage
Ford also has halted production of the F-Series Super Duty truck at its assembly plant in Louisville, Ky.
Lincoln Electric Celebrates Grand Opening of New Welding Technology & Training Center
Lincoln Electric Holdings recently held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Recognizes 163 Career Programs with Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark
Schools are recognized at different levels based upon criteria that focus around the number of hours of instruction, curriculum in place, along with the tools, equipment and supplies a school uses to prepare their students for employment in the collision industry.
Sherwin-Williams Q2 Training Schedule Emphasizes Hands-on Application and Certification
Sherwin-Williams has announced its second-quarter training schedule, which features courses held at training centers across the country.
Maaco Expects 50 Percent Jump in Franchise Licenses in 2018
Maaco said it expects its 2018 growth strategy to increase the number of franchise licenses by more than 50 percent over 2017, when the company issued 45 new licenses.
Auto Body Students Rebuild Police Cruiser Smashed During 2016 Cavs Championship Parade
Considering that it had been 52 years since Cleveland’s last major sports championship, the celebration that followed the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Finals win over Golden State was a peaceful one. But there was one casualty: a police cruiser parked near Quicken Loans Arena.
