Chief University Offering Structural Analysis, Collision Repair Training
Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies, has announced its 2010 collision analysis and repair training schedule. Chief University will offer more than 165 classes on computerized measuring, structural analysis and repair, steering and suspension, and collision theory in training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Chief offers courses for collision repair
Collision Instructor Pleads for Help in Saving Auto Body Program
A 57-year-old auto body program at a community college is in jeopardy of being shut down due to a lack of funds, and the head instructor is pleading with the collision repair industry to save it. Below is a personal letter from Rhody Hayes to the collision repair community: My name is Rhody Hayes and
CIC Panel Lists Vehicle Complexity, Training as Top Challenges
Vehicle complexity and training were the two main challenges members of a panel discussion held at the Collision Industry Conference last week in Palm Springs, Calif., said lie ahead for the collision repair industry. Members of the panel included: Guy Bargnes of Bargnes Associates; Randy Hanson, auto director for Allstate; John Edelen, president and CEO
Body Shop Manager Wins Elektron Welder at NACE
I-CAR, ASE, I-CAR Education Foundation, NATEF and Celette announced that Edward Phillips, manager of Desert Rose Collision in Tulsa, Okla., is the winner of an Elektron Multispot MI-100 welder donated by Elektron Inc. at NACE 2009. The drawing was co-sponsored by Celette, I-CAR, ASE, I-CAR Education Foundation and NATEF. Celette and Elektron are owned and
Audatex Donates $10,000 to Education Foundation
Audatex, a Solera Company, has contributed $10,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation. Audatex’s contribution enhances the I-CAR Education Foundation’s ability to offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and colleges and the students attending these schools. The $10,000 contribution from Audatex will go toward the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign (CREC)
Employee Retention is Key to Continued Success
Companies that build and maintain a superior workforce will have a long-term competitive advantage in their marketplaces. Here are some strategies for doing just that.
Pennsylvania School Wins $50,000 Collision Education Makeover Grant
The I-CAR Education Foundation announced Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School in Jefferson Hills, Pa., is the winner of the $50,000 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Grant. The $50,000 grant will be used to purchase equipment, curriculum, instructor training and supplies. Selected from over 30 school applications, the school’s collision repair program is supported by instructor
AkzoNobel Names 2009 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas announced the 2009 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW). Six honorees are being recognized. They comprise a cross-section of service areas within the collision repair industry including: consulting, distribution, education and quality certification. The honorees are: • Janet Chaney – Cave Creek Business Development • Erica Eversman –
Colorado Shop Expands with New Hires
Denver-based Addison Auto Repair & Body Shop, which provides mechanical and collision repair services, announced it has hired two additional employees – a production manager and a customer service rep – for its growing auto body shop. "I’m excited to be here in Denver and working in a body shop that values customer satisfaction above
NACE: Double Down!
Countless classes and impressive exhibits will make your trip to NACE in Las Vegas anything but a gamble.