Training from Martin Senour to Focus on Sustainable Practices, Time-Saving Production Techniques and Profitability Needs
The Martin Senour Company has announced it will offer more than 30 classes designed to provide hands-on experience to automotive collision management and painting professionals in the second quarter of 2010. According to Jeff Green, Martin Senour director of sales, all Martin Senour training sessions include an emphasis on sustainable practice offerings – both business
Property Casualty Industry’s Profitability Rebounds in 2009
Private U.S. property casualty insurers’ net income after taxes rose to $16.2 billion through nine-months 2009, partially recovering from the 91.2 percent decline to $4.4 billion through nine-months 2008 from $49.6 billion through nine-months 2007. Insurers’ overall profitability as measured by their annualized rate of return on average policyholders’ surplus (or statutory net worth) increased
Rethinking Shop Profitability
The collision repair climate has changed a lot over the past 20 years. A look at your
numbers can reveal a new strategy for making money in this new environment.
Examining Materials and Paint Profitability
Why do some shops boast high paint and materials gross-profit percentages, while others just hope to break even? So often I meet with clients and shop owners and the discussion quickly turns to paint and materials costs and then their profitability (or lack of it). Sometimes, the “first liar never has a chance,” and sometimes
Glass Work: Profitability
Because of the complications involved – hiring, organizing production, insurer involvement and discounts, etc. – most shops opt to outsource glass work. But is this willingness to give it away a detriment to profitability and to achieving a competitive edge?
A 10-Step Plan to Profitability
A set of procedures that are very helpful for analyzing the operational and financial health
of body shops.
Axalta Named 2023 General Motors Supplier of the Year
GM selects winners based on performance, innovation, cultural alignment with GM’s values and commitment to achieving GM’s ambitious goals.
Glue Pulling: Auto Body Shop Efficiency and Cleaner Repairs
One relatively new method of collision repair growing in popularity, relevance and value is glue pull repair.
CARSTAR Salutes the Women of the Collision Repair Industry
The women of CARSTAR U.S. are role models for anyone looking to succeed in the vehicle service business.
SCRS Announces Opti-Coat as Newest Corporate Member
SCRS has welcomed Opti-Coat, an industry leader in ceramic coatings and car care products, as their newest corporate member.
