AASP Announces Industry Grant Initiative, New Member Benefits
At its spring board meeting, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) voted to establish an industry grant program and added two new offerings to its menu of member benefits. Held in San Diego, the meeting also included a tour of the headquarters of Mitchell 1 and Mitchell International. AASP board members approved a proposal
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The 2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show Sponsor Literature Bundles (Click a link below to download a .zip file of literature from our trade show sponsors) BASF DuPont Sherwin-Williams Transtar Autobody Technologies Speaker Presentations (Click on a title to download a PDF copy. Note: not all conference presentations are available to download.)
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,
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) announces the members of its 2010-2011 board of trustees, with Tony Passwater, AEII, Indianapolis, Ind., elected as chairman. Other board members include: • Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan. • Bob Keith, AAM, CARSTAR, Overland Park, Kan. • Tim McDonnell, Mitchell1, Poway, Calif. • Ron Pyle, Automotive Service Association,
CARSTAR Launches 2010 National SuperStang Tour
Tour will wrap up with sweepstakes to win 2007 High Performance Hertz Shelby Mustang.
Comparing Computerized Measuring Systems
Pilots flying in dense fog have to rely on their instruments to make safe landings. Can you do the equivalent of an instrument landing when repairing a vehicle? Only if you can determine the dimensional accuracy of a structural frame…by using a computerized measuring system
I-CAR Names New Director of Marketing & Distribution
I-CAR announced today that William Stage has been appointed to fill the newly created position of director of marketing & distribution. Stage will report to John Edelen, president and CEO of I-CAR. Stage comes to I-CAR with over 20 years of experience in the collision inter-industry and is familiar with the I-CAR organization, having previously
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.
AASP Marks 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas, Welcomes New Affiliate
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) celebrated 10 years as an industry organization while in Las Vegas to participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week events. Representatives from all AASP affiliate organizations were on hand to mark the occasion. Since its inception in 1999, AASP has grown to 11 state/regional associations representing over 8500 automotive