PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Launches New Marketing Portal
Online portal will allow users to develop targeted marketing lists and conduct direct mail, telemarketing and e-mail campaigns, all from one system.
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
The first thing you notice when you visit Dave’s Autobody is the life-sized palm tree out front. This is Galesburg, Ill., for Pete’s sake. But the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. It sure makes the business stand out from the street. And what do you think about when you see
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
Editor Jason Stahl visited Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, Ill., on Feb. 17 and discovered some unique things the shop is doing to “own” customers.
Kia Canada to Use OEConnection’s Parts Marketing and Sourcing Technology
OEConnection LLC, an online automotive parts and service exchange, announced that Kia Canada will augment its existing parts distribution facilities with the creation of a virtual in-channel replacement parts warehouse using OEConnection’s D2DLink Web-based technology. Connecting the automaker’s 166 dealership parts departments nationwide, D2DLink will enable dealership parts personnel to more efficiently source needed
Fold-Up Parts Cart
The new Innovative Panel-Cart holds up to six big panels or glass and folds to 2 square feet for storage. It can be used as a whole or half unit, plus 26 post settings provide easy adjustment to individual needs. Large loads glide securely on heavy-duty casters; thick padding keeps parts damage free. Visit www.innovativetools.com
Launch of Mitchell RepairCenter Leads to Record Sales at NACE
Mitchell International, Inc., announced a record-breaking 35-percent increase in NACE trade show sales of its collision repair solutions, including the new Mitchell RepairCenter Shop Workspace and ClaimTools, Mitchell’s digital camera photo management solution. Mitchell RepairCenter, unveiled at NACE 2009, is the first of a new class of software from Mitchell – the Shop Workspace –
Organize and Move Parts
The Parts Carts are a key component to lean production that easily organize and move any size parts where they’re needed and protect them from loss and damage. They can be customized with many accessories found at www.innovativetools.com.
Durable Bumper Stand
This bumper stand holds any plastic bumper cover securely without touching the painted surface. It’s design-ed to make prep, repairs and painting faster and easier and offers five locking positions for various angles. The cover can be rotated 90 degrees to ensure proper paint coverage. A durable powdercoat finish withstands heat and rough handling. Visit
Sherwin-Williams Hosting EcoLean Workshop in Las Vegas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) announced it will hold a second A-Plus University EcoLean workshop at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, June 9-10, 2009. The EcoLean workshop has been developed for collision shop owners and managers who are interested in leveraging the power of lean production as well as business solutions that reduce environmental waste.
Ditch Your One-Dimensional Ways: Diversification
Only selling collision repair service these days? Diversification is the answer
to getting your profits back and making your business worth owning.