Wesco Acquires Three PBE Stores in Eastern Washington
On Aug. 1, Professional Paint Supply joined the Wesco Group family. Professional Paint operates in Wenatchee, Union Gap and the Tri-Cities area of Eastern Washington. Wesco is a full-service paint, body and equipment distributor operating throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho that carries major paint lines such as: BASF, PPG, Axalta and AkzoNobel. With this
NACE Announces Date of MSO Symposium
Event geared toward multi-shop operators will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
CARSTAR to Host 2013 Conference in Las Vegas
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has announced the 2013 CARSTAR Conference held Sept. 7-10 at the Palazzo Las Vegas Resort at the Venetian. Themed “Peak Performance”, the conference will deliver world-class business education programs, vendor partner networking events, motivational speakers and an insurance industry forum, according to the company. Anthony Bourke, CEO and founder
From Solvent to Waterborne: No Going Back
Center Square Motors’ painters wouldn’t go back to solvent if given the choice. And that makes owner Chuck Dietch confident he made the right decision.
Third Annual MSO Symposium on Tap for ASRW
Automotive Service & Repair Week (Oct. 16-18, 2013) will also feature ASA Affiliate Executive Director Leadership Forum.
WESCO Group Acquires Two Locations in Portland, Ore.
Distributor adds Quality Paint Products and Rainbow Finishes to network of 33 stores.
Refinish Distributors Alliance Membership Meeting Yields Record Attendance
I-CAR representatives deliver presentations about industry’s technical future.
AASP-MN Hosts Successful Annual Meeting & Convention
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its Annual Meeting & Convention at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West on April 11 and 12 in Plymouth. More than 250 area shop owners, vendors, presenters and industry supporters gathered to take part in informative seminars, networking opportunities and entertainment. The “Peer-to-Peer Roundtable & Networking
New ASA Executive Vice President Talks PartsTrader, Other Challenges Facing Industry
Former SCRS Executive Director Dan Risley says numerous roles over 24-year collision career will help him in his new job.
Women’s Industry Network Thanks 2013 Corporate Sponsors
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is displaying its commitment to engaging women in the collision repair industry by acknowledging and thanking its 2013 sponsors. "Without the generosity of the companies that support our mission, we would not be able to offer the programs, scholarships, or other opportunities to the women throughout the collision repair industry,"