Collision Repair Standards Should be Established by a Third-Party Entity
Dale Delmege argues that collision repair standards based upon OEM standards should be established and overseen by a third-party entity.
Ameriprise Launches ‘Shop of Choice’ Website for Collision Repair Industry
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance has announced the launch of its new auto claims processing website for the collision repair industry: www.theshopofchoice.com/ameriprise. All collision repair shops that have Internet access will be eligible to register on the site and participate in what Ameriprise calls “a more efficient and easy way to submit vehicle repair estimates
Auto Recyclers and Collision Repairers Confess to Lack of Communication at URG Annual Conference
URG, the United Recyclers Group, hosted a Body Shop Panel Discussion at its 2011 annual conference in Englewood, Colo., on April 15. The two-day event was attended by more than 800 recyclers. Facilitator Don Porter of State Farm opened up the discussion by asking panelists to introduce themselves and talk a little about their
CynCast Expands and Relocates Corporate Office
CynCast, Inc. announced plans to relocate its corporate offices to a nearby larger facility in the heart of Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle. The new location will allow for increases in staffing in the coming years, the company said. The office is expected to be fully up and running by April. Said Doug Kelly, president & COO
CCC Announces Integration of CCC ONE Total Repair Platform with Enterprise Rent-A-Car ARMS
CCC Information Services Inc. today has announced it has reached an agreement to integrate its CCC ONE Total Repair Platform workflow solution information with Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s ARMS Automotive Exchange, paving the way for virtually immediate updates on in-process repairs. The integration is slated for delivery to collision repairers by the end of March. When information
AkzoNobel Hosts 17th Annual Sikkens Acoat selected Summer Conference
Members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathered Aug. 25-27 at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago, Ill., for its 17th annual Summer Conferece. The 2010 program drew around 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision
Newly Assembled NABC Pride Committee Spearheads Search for 2010 Nominations
The search for nominees for the 15th annual National Auto Body Council (NABC) Pride Awards is continuing this year with the newly formed Pride committee. The Pride Awards recognize those in the collision repair industry who donate their time, energy and financial resources to worthy causes outside the industry. The purpose of the Pride committee
ASRW 2010 Names NACE, CARS Event Chairmen
The third annual Automotive Service & Repair Week – ASRW 2010 – announces that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will return as the event chairman for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), and Mitch Schneider, owner and operator of Schneider’s Automotive, will serve as the event chairman for the Congress
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NACE and CARS Announce Chairmen Appointments
ASA, NACE and CARS announced that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will serve as the NACE 2009 event chairman. President and owner of C & C Automotive, Aaron Clements will return as the event chairman of CARS. Each chairman is responsible for leading an Attendee Advisory Council for their respective shows.