EPA Provides Free Waterborne Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a Webinar on converting to waterborne paint last month, and a recording of the event is now available to download for free. The Waterborne Coatings Webinar includes a technical presentation on waterborne technology and discusses the equipment needed to make the switch and how converting can affect shop
Repairers, Insurers Debate Consistency of DRPs at CIC
Repairers vented their frustrations about the lack of consistency in direct-repair programs (DRPs) last week at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Washington, D.C., and the takeaway was that it would probably always be this way due to insurance companies’ competitive nature with one another. “There isn’t any consistency because every insurer has a different
TECH FEATURE: No Raw Deal Here
Refinishing raw, unprimed bumper covers is more involved than refinishing primed ones. You can do a quality job by following certain steps, but you need to charge for the additional labor.
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
Sterling Autobody to Use ALLDATA in All Locations
Sterling Autobody Centers Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with ALLDATA that will place ALLDATA collision and mechanical repair data in each of its 60-plus locations. “We’re excited to bring ALLDATA’s comprehensive repair data into the Sterling network," said Nick Notte, Sterling’s president. “ALLDATA information, along with that of I-CAR, Tech-COR and
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: Come In, the Water’s Great!
Judging by the above headline, I’m sure you can guess that my column this month is about the upcoming 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference (Aug. 13-14). This is an exciting initiative, and we here at BSB are looking forward to playing host to those of you who decide to join us. This will be the
CONFERENCE PREVIEW: Sail Away!
Let the wind carry you to the first-ever BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference and you’ll be sure to shove off with all the information you need on low-VOC basecoats, the next big change in the collision repair industry.
TECH FEATURE: Brazing is Back
With its small heat affect zone (HAZ), MIG brazing has become the procedure of choice when recommended for high-strength steels.
2009 NACE and CARS Online Attendee Registration Opens with No Price Increase Over 2008
Online attendee registration is now open for the 2009 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Visit www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com to register for the events. Conference sessions are ticketed events and seating is limited. Early
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.