The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is announced that Sterling Autobody Centers has become NABC’s newest corporate member.

"This is an exciting development for us," said Russ Slocum, vice president of operations for Sterling Auto Centers. "We look forward to working closely with NABC to increase the image and overall perception of the collision repair industry."

One of the ways Sterling plans to demonstrate its commitment to collision industry image is through its involvement in NABC’s Recycled Rides initiative, a community awareness project in which NABC member shops repair and donate recycled vehicles to families in need.

"Sterling is pleased to share in the excitement of the NABC’s Recycled Rides initiative," said Allan Robinson, president of Sterling Autobody Centers. "Partnering with them in assisting organizations and families in need receive reliable transportation throughout communities in which we live, work and play is a great privilege.”

NABC Executive Director Chuck Sulkala welcomed Sterling into the group.

“It’s an organization that embraces industry professionalism, a characteristic that will undoubtedly shine through their NABC-related efforts to improve the image of this industry, one consumer at a time,” Sulkala said of Sterling.

For more information or a NABC membership application, visit www.autobodycouncil.org.