Production: Navigating the Parts Procurement Minefield
Every department in your shop should have a process, and parts are no exception. Understanding the who, where and how is essential for achieving success.
SEMA and Auto Care Association Partner on Industry Job Board
The partnership creates a network between both job boards of available positions and resumes of qualified candidates in the auto care industry.
Sunmatch Light Wins SEMA’s Best New Collision Repair & Refinish Product 2016
The Sunmatch color matching light reduces the chance of costly paint mistakes due to poor color matching, not enough coverage, metallic layout, and pre-paint and post-paint imperfections.
Collision Repair Education Foundation to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Winner of 2011 Makeover
Industry is invited to the event that will celebrate Applied Technology Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina winning the third annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant in 2011.
Will Johnston Named COO and CFO of AutoBody America
AutoBody America (ABA) a Memphis, Tenn.-based collision repair operator with over $20 million in annual revenue across 11 locations located throughout Tennessee and Mississippi announced the appointment of William Johnston, currently executive vice president, to the position of chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Johnston joined ABA in 1999, specializing in the
Parts Cart Protects Customers’ Cars from Collapsed Roof
Who knew a little ol’ parts cart might save the day? It saved Fred Ellis’s day, anyway, when it held up the roof of his shop and saved three customers’ completed cars after the roof collapsed due to snow. As everybody knows, the East Coast really got slammed with snow this past winter. According to
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Launches New Marketing Portal
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions team has launched a web marketing portal designed exclusively for use by PPG collision repair shop customers. The announcement was made by Norm Angrove, senior manager, PPG Value Added Programs, at the recent MVP Business Solutions Conference at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego. The portal, developed in conjunction with
Locking Truck Bed Dolly
The new Truck Bed Dolly from Innovative Tools features custom 8-inch, total-lock, easy-glide wheels that ensure zero movement when locked. No swivel, no creep. The powder-coat finish withstands heat and rough handling. The dolly folds to a small footprint for space-saving storage. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee. Visit www.innovativetools.com.
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
It’s Showtime, Baby: The 25th Annual NACE Show
You can ‘bet’ that the 25th annual NACE show will offer plenty of business opportunities, not to mention a little fun.