ASA Announces New Associate Members for Second Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry – including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. New associate members joining ASA
PBE Jobbers Flocked to Phoenix for Business Education
Over 100 paint, body and equipment jobbers gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., April 28-29 for the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference. The theme this year was “Boosting Your Bottom Line.” Attendees were treated to special presentations such as: • “Sales Mastery: How to Dominate Your Market in Any Economy” – Noah Rickun, BuyGitomer,
From the Field: PBE Jobbers Flocked to Phoenix for Business Education
Over 100 paint, body and equipment jobbers gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., April 28-29 for the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference. The theme this year was “Boosting Your Bottom Line.” Attendees were treated to special presentations such as: • “Sales Mastery: How to Dominate Your Market in Any Economy” – Noah Rickun, BuyGitomer,
I-CAR Announces 2010 International Board of Directors
I-CAR announced its 2010 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following the I-CAR Annual Membership Meeting in Torrance, Calif. The 2010 Executive Committee consists of: Chairman Tom Moreland, AkzoNobel; Vice Chairman Elise Quadrozzi, Crawford & Company; Secretary Dustin Womble, Roger Beasley Collision Center for Society of Collision Repair Specialists; Treasurer Bob Keith, CARSTAR; Immediate
Making the Most of a Body Shop’s Space
Before you add more space to your body shop, ask yourself if you’re making the most of what you have. Eliminate waste first and you’ll soon find out how large your facility actually is or could be.
I-CAR Announces 2009 International Board of Directors
I-CAR announced its 2009 International board of directors and executive committee following the I-CAR Annual Membership Meeting in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The 2009 executive committee consists of: Chairman Tom Moreland, AkzoNobel; Vice Chairman Mike Schoonover, Schoonover Bodyworks Inc. for Automotive Service Association (ASA); Secretary Bill Stage, AkzoNobel; Treasurer Elise Quadrozzi, Crawford & Company; Immediate Past
COVER STORY: The New DRP
Without significant changes to current direct-repair programs, all parties involved are stuck with a system that has become a fertile garden for corruption, abuse, extortion and inefficiency.
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
A Few Good Techs
Is there really a technician shortage or just a misappropriation of qualified techs? Is the pool of technicians shrinking faster than the collision repair market?
Will the end result be higher door rates?
Heat Shrinking Metal
Lots of controversy surrounds heat shrinking, yet I’ve successfully used this process for 40+ years. It not only makes a damaged panel repairable (and can save a job from totaling out), but it’s also a less invasive repair.