SkillsUSA Conference Shines Spotlight on Next Generation of Collision Repairers
Ever been to an NBA game and witnessed the “pump up the volume” madness that ensues just prior to introducing the home team? Well, the thousands of students, parents and teachers who participated in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City last week essentially equaled that during the opening ceremony of the
AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its annual meeting and convention April 16-17 at the Marriott Minneapolis West, St. Louis Park, Minn. The 1-½ day line-up includes programs for mechanical and collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians, as well as industry suppliers. Friday’s schedule includes: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30
Collision Industry Foundation Helps Two Detroit Charities
Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) trustees Bill Shaw of PPG and John Bosin of leanbosin delivered checks in the amount of $5,000 each to Detroit’s Gleaners Food Bank and the Downtown Detroit Partnership, which oversees the Clean Downtown project, as part of CIF’s Blanket the City campaign. “We are pleased to be able to support the
American Honda Announces Body Shop Recognition Recipients
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced it has designated the first wave of collision repair to be recognized in the American Honda Body Shop Recognition program. The program is a collaborative agreement with OEConnection and the five main automotive refinish suppliers in the U.S., including DuPont Performance Coatings, PPG, BASF, Sherwin-Williams and AkzoNobel, to create
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will
American Honda Launches Two Wholesale Parts Programs
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced the launch of two new wholesale parts programs. The Collision Select Program is available to both Honda and Acura dealers and supported by OEConnection’s CollisionLink product. Through the program, Honda says participating dealers will be able to help body shops improve vehicle repair cycle time, reduce shop returns
I-CAR Ed Foundation Golf Tournament Still Accepting Registrations
Registration is still open for the eighth annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PPG Industries, to be held on Thursday, July 30, in Washington, D.C. at the Langston Golf Course. “This year’s golf tournament will help support a cause dear to everyone within the collision industry,” said Scott Kruger, I-CAR Education Foundation executive
I-CAR to Cover Emerging, Future Industry Trends at Meeting
The 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for the industry to not only provide feedback to I-CAR, but also receive firsthand information from a number of vehicle manufacturers and other organizations covering emerging technologies and trends within the industry. The meeting’s agenda includes several first-time presenters and technical information exclusive to attendees.
Talking to Body Shops that Have Made Waterborne Conversion
A check in with body shops on their progress in transitioning to waterborne paint reveals no major problems…as long as paint manufacturers’ guidelines are strictly adhered to.
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
