Craftsman Collision, Canada’s Largest Privately Owned Body Shop Chain, Celebrates 40 Years
Since opening on Vancouver’s Cambie Street in 1977, Craftsman has experienced everything from fires to a missing promotional blimp to … well, a cheetah.
Industry Invited to Attend Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Annual Reception at SEMA 2016
During the reception, industry members will have the opportunity to meet and greet attending collision school instructors and students and hear about the organization’s efforts to support high school and post-secondary collision students.
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2016 Most Influential Woman
The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the collision repair industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment to excellence.
Greco Publishing Names New Vice President/Creative Director
The company’s longtime Art Director, Lea Velocci, has been promoted to vice president/creative director.
WIN Announces Winner of 2016 Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Award
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced it has selected Michelle Sullivan, regional vice president of FinishMaster, Inc., in Indianapolis, to receive the MIW award.
Arkansas Rice Depot Recipient of Recycled Rides Vehicle
For Arkansas Rice Depot, the only statewide food bank in Arkansas, reliable transportation is key to their fight against hunger. Thanks to Recycled Rides, a national vehicle donation program of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), this nonprofit will have one more vehicle dedicated to its cause. On Friday, Sept. 2, in conjunction with the
Crash Hunger Program Raises Record Funds and Awareness at Collision Industry Conference
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) "Crash Hunger" program was a kick-off highlight at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ginette Bott, chief marketing officer of the Utah Food Bank, gave an insightful presentation about hunger needs and how the industry can give "time, food, or money" to help bridge
PPG Donates $5,000 to Recreation Unlimited to Support Development of Indian Run Trail
The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $5,000 to Recreation Unlimited, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities and health concerns through sports, recreation and education, for its efforts to develop an accessible environmental and historical trail honoring the Native Americans who lived in the local area. "We are very pleased to have received support from
Collision Industry Foundation Seeking Donations for Online Charity Auction
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) will continue raising funds through its online eBay store to benefit the charitable causes of the collision repair industry and is seeking items for the auction. The goal of this drive is to fund projects new and established such as Recycled Rides title transfer grants, industry grant assistance,
Community Spirit: Body Shops Giving Back to the Community
From sponsoring a little league team to repairing vans for non-profit agencies to collecting food for the hungry, body shops across the country are giving back to their communities — and getting business in return.