PBE Jobbers Flocked to Phoenix for Business Education
Over 100 paint, body and equipment jobbers gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., April 28-29 for the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference. The theme this year was “Boosting Your Bottom Line.” Attendees were treated to special presentations such as: • “Sales Mastery: How to Dominate Your Market in Any Economy” – Noah Rickun, BuyGitomer,
From the Field: PBE Jobbers Flocked to Phoenix for Business Education
Over 100 paint, body and equipment jobbers gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., April 28-29 for the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference. The theme this year was “Boosting Your Bottom Line.” Attendees were treated to special presentations such as: • “Sales Mastery: How to Dominate Your Market in Any Economy” – Noah Rickun, BuyGitomer,
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
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Names Top Collision Repair Facilities
Recently, Sherwin-Williams announced the recipients of its annual A-Plus Network Vision Group Collision Centers of the Year. The A-Plus Network is a value-added program providing business services to Sherwin-Williams customers. The honorees are: • Vision Group 1, Jim Hill of Master Tech Collision in Bear, Del. • Vision Group 2, Barry Burkholder of Barry’s Paint
Matrix System Teams Up with Miller Electric to Co-Sponsor Miller Electric Jet Dragster
Matrix System Automotive Finishes has teamed up with Miller Electric and Larsen Motorsports to co-sponsor a jet dragster. The vehicle was unveiled on May 10, 2010, and is expected to draw the attention of the racing community for its vibrant colors and intricate details. Highly regarded jet car driver Elaine Larsen has been part of
Collision Repairers, Distributors, Manufacturers and Industry Professionals Elected to CAPA’s Technical Committee
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Jerry Chen of DEPO/MAXZONE, Ray Chen of PartsChannel, Inc, Fred Hoyle of PBSI, Bill Leise of State Farm Mutual Insurance Co., Kelly McCarty of Carty’s Collision Center, Tony Passwater of Quality Assurance Systems International, LLC, Jeff Smith of LKQ-Keystone, and Mark Woirol of Allstate/Tech-Cor to
Telematics and the Connected Car is the Topic of May 20 CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature David Ferrick, vice president and general manager insurance market for Cross Country Automotive Services, a pioneer in creating technology enabled service solutions for the auto and insurance industries. The presentation is slated for Thursday, May 20 at 11 a.m. PST. Ferrick will discuss how telematics and the
Ohio Shop Earns Business of the Year Award from Local Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster, Ohio-based Kumler Collision & Automotive has earned the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year Award. Criteria for being chosen include: innovation of new product or service, record of service to the community and record of sound business ethics. Dean DeRolph, owner and president of Kumler Collision, told the Eagle
SCRS Documents Position on SRS Replacement Parts
In response to recent attempts in various states to legislate the use of salvaged airbags in the repair process, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published a formal position for industry use. The SCRS position is as follows: SCRS recommends that collision repair professionals use exceptional caution when performing repairs to consumers’ vehicles,
Collision Revision Opens New Location in Illinois
Collision Revision, a Chicago, Ill.-based operator of collision repair centers in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, has acquired Leyden Auto Body in Melrose Park, Ill. This center is 15,000 square feet and has served Melrose Park for more than 30 years. The family that operated the business, led by brothers Chris and Robert Farina, will also