Lincoln Electric Introduces New 2010 Consumables Catalog
Lincoln Electric has introduced its first ever annual 2010 Consumable Product Catalog. This book includes Lincoln Electric’s full line of legacy welding consumables, as well as new products introduced in the last year to help customers increase productivity and improve weld quality. Similar to the 2010 Equipment Catalog, the new Consumable catalog will have an
AutoBody America Opens 11th Tennessee Store
Memphis-based AutoBody America is opening its 11th Tennessee location in Clarksville. The Memphis Business Journal reports that the 9,000-square-foot facility is the fourth new AutoBody America store opened in the past year. “The Clarksville location allows us to bring our lean production model and best-in-class customer satisfaction into a high growth area of Tennessee,” said
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
Executive Interview: CCC GM Discusses ‘Cloud Computing’ and How It Can Benefit Collision Repair Facilities
Since joining CCC Information Services, Inc., in 1991, Jim Dickens has held various senior-level positions within the company, including senior vice president of marketing and product management and vice president of the automotive services group, where he was responsible for sales and service to CCC’s collision repair facility customers. In this Executive Interview, Dickens discusses the trend of ‘cloud computing’ and why it will change the face of the industry.
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Now, Mitchell 1 is looking back over its long history as it celebrates 90 years of providing repair information solutions to the automotive industry. Reed Electrical Manuals was originally established to provide the first specifications
State Farm, Allstate Moving Forward with Toyota Subrogation Process
State Farm and Allstate – the largest and second-largest auto insurers in the U.S., respectively – confirmed this week that they have begun the subrogation process with claims for Toyota vehicles subject to the automaker’s recall of 7.7 million vehicles for gas pedal issues, National Underwriter reported. Mike Siemienas of Allstate told National Underwriter that
Boosting Your Bottom Line with Boat Repair
Boat repair might be just the ticket for body shops looking to shore up their bottom lines with a wave of potential profits.
Comparing Computerized Measuring Systems
Pilots flying in dense fog have to rely on their instruments to make safe landings. Can you do the equivalent of an instrument landing when repairing a vehicle? Only if you can determine the dimensional accuracy of a structural frame…by using a computerized measuring system
Building a Successful Side Business in Bedliners
A pioneer in sprayed-on bedliners shows off
some of his greatest creations and offers advice to
those desiring to explore this profit center.
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?
