New Parts Distributor to Open Sixth Location in September
Insignia Parts Distributors, LLC, a newly established, family-owned and operated, Florida-based distributor of aftermarket collision parts and accessories, announced it will open its sixth location in Atlanta, Ga., in September. “With nearly 30 years of experience in the auto aftermarket business, I think it’s fair to say that this is more than just an occupation
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ALLDATA Signs National Account Agreement with AkzoNobel
ALLDATA LLC has entered into a national account agreement with AkzoNobel Coatings. Under this agreement, collision repair shops affiliated with the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected program will receive pricing incentives to subscribe to ALLDATA Collision. "ALLDATA Collision and AkzoNobel are both concerned with helping our customers and members perform to the highest standards," said Wayne
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
AMI Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the members of its 2009-2010 board of trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM,
Customer Satisfaction Index Next CREW Webcast Topic
Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will present the next edition of the CREW Webcast at 11 a.m. PDT, April 16. A panel of experts will discuss “CSI Issues, Challenges and Opportunities: Where Are We Today and Where Do We Go From Here?” On this month’s CREW Webcast, we will discuss customer satisfaction with a panel
CIECA Announces Formation of CSI Committee
CIECA has re-chartered its CSI (Customer Satisfaction Indexing) Committee. Renewed interest by the industry and a willingness to work together by member companies Allstate, CSi Complete, Customer Research Inc., CynCast, Mitchell International and Performance Feedback initiated the action. The Mission of the CIECA CSI Committee is to facilitate appropriate collision industry segments and vendors’
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Metropolitan Car-O-Liner Joins AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2009 Show
Metropolitan Car-O-Liner has signed on with the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) NORTHEAST 2009 trade show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, March 20-22. Car-O-Liner joins exhibitors who have committed to over 200 booths the show. “Metropolitan Car-O-Liner has been a supporter of the NORTHEAST show for over