Women’s Industry Network Elects Board Leadership for 2018-2019
The all-volunteer group represents various collision industry segments including, but not limited to, repair facilities, suppliers, consultants, information providers and insurance companies.
Moppert Brothers Offers Refugee Opportunity
Good techs are hard to find. So when a woman came to the Moppert Brothers auto body shop in Morton, Pa., to inquire about a job for a young refugee from Afghanistan, Harry Moppert Sr. decided to give the kid a chance.
SEMA Show: Registration Open for 2018 Event in Las Vegas
The annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket is set for Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Las Vegas.
Collision Repair Program at Pennsylvania Vo-Tech School to Purchase New Paint Booth with State Grant Money
The Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program at the Greene County Career and Technology Center in Waynesburg, Pa., will be able to address one of its most pressing needs, thanks to a $200,000 state grant.
Automotive Entrepreneur Leverages Family Experience to Open First CARSTAR Location in Idaho
“My wife and I decided to branch out with our four children and take everything we learned from Mom and Dad to establish our own dream of creating a stellar work environment,” co-owner Greg Solesbee said.
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Women’s Industry Network presents its College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program.
FinishMaster Anniversary
On April 25, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Mich., founder Jim White completed FinishMaster’s first transaction with the aspiration of delivering automotive aftermarket products to collision repair shops.
OSHA in Auto Body Shops: Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication Are Most Frequently Cited Violations
When OSHA cites a collision repair facility for violating its safety and health standards, the culprit often is respiratory protection or hazard communication.
CARSTAR Opens More than 30 New Stores in First Quarter
CARSTAR facilities feature state-of-the-art repair equipment, expert painting, towing assistance, vehicle pickup and delivery, and a nationwide warranty, according to the company.
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon Are Most Trusted Late-Night Celebrities for Automotive Service
If you could pick a late-night television celebrity to work on your car, there’s a good chance his first name would be Jimmy.
