Collision Industry Repairer Forum and Exhibition Slated for Mississippi Feb. 24-25
Consumer Auto Repair Excellence (CARE) Inc. is hosting its 2012 Collision Industry Repairer Forum, themed “The ABCs to Succeed” Feb. 24-25 at the Imperial Palace Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
ASA, Diamond Standard Form Strategic Partnership
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Diamond Standard Parts LLC say they have forged a strategic alliance based on ASA member product liability protection from Diamond Standard.
Caliber Collision Centers Opens 95th Facility
Caliber’s newest 22,500-square-foot collision repair facility opened at 619 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 16.
Mitchell’s CTO Erez Nir Named Trace3 Outlier of the Year 2012 Finalist
Award recognizes information technology excellence.
ASA’s AutoInc. Selects Top 10 Repair Websites
Since its inception, AutoInc.’s Top 10 feature has been a guide to help shop owners understand the capabilities of the Internet in the automotive repair industry.
New Year, New Logo for ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has given its logo a facelift. According to ASA, the new logo has a fresh and modernized look in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional. Last year, ASA celebrated its 60th anniversary and implemented several initiatives to ensure it continues to meet the
3M Automotive Aftermarket Unveils ‘Chip Foose After Hours’ All Access Tour at 2011 SEMA Show
Want to join famed car designer and world renowned customizer Chip Foose on a unique backstage tour of the 2011 SEMA show and watch him put pen to paper to bring 3M’s century of innovation to life with an illustrated history of the automotive industry featuring the evolution of 3M products? You can, from the
Service King Collision Repair Founder Appoints New Leadership Team
Service King Collision Repair Centers, the nation’s largest employee-owned operator of collision repair centers, announced that Service King President Cathy Bonner will become CEO of the company. Current CEO and Service King founder Eddie Lennox will continue as chairman of the board. Moving into the president’s role is Chris Abraham, currently vice-president of the Houston
Caliber Collision Centers Donates Recycled Ride to Single Mother of Cancer Patient
Vanessa Daum, a single mother of a small boy diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, received some holiday cheer on Dec. 23 at Caliber Collision Centers’ Riverside location, when she took possession of a refurbished 2006 Honda CRV donated by Caliber. Vanessa is a single parent of four sons and faces the incredible challenge of getting
Part Distributor and Insurer Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of John Palumbo of PartsChannel, Inc. and Bill Brower of Liberty Mutual Insurance to its Board of Directors. Palumbo is a widely recognized leader in the collision repair industry, CAPA says. Palumbo’s 15 years of experience began in 1996 as chief financial officer at Keystone. His