ABPA Releases 2019 Convention Schedule
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has announced the full schedule of events for its 39th Annual Meeting and Convention that will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort April 30-May 3, 2019.
Registration Now Open for Automotive Body Parts Association Annual Conference
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that registration is now open for the 2019 ABPA Annual Meeting and Convention to be held April 30-May 3, 2019 at the Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Auto Body Parts Association President Mike Dolabi Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that its president, Mike Dolabi of National Autobody Parts, has been recognized by the University of Texas at Arlington with the “Distinguished Alumnus Award.”
Mike Braun of Meyer Distributing Elected to U.S. Senate
Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981 and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun grew the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states.
Automotive Body Parts Association Voices Opposition to GM Position Statement on Aftermarket Bumper Covers
The ABPA announced that it opposes a recent position statement by GM stating that they do not approve of the use of aftermarket, reconditioned or salvage bumper covers/fascias on GM vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
ABPA Supports Aftermarket Parts Bill in West Virginia
The Automotive Body Parts Association announced that it supports collision repair legislation recently introduced in West Virginia that would eliminate the requirement to use OEM crash parts on newer vehicles.
Automotive Body Parts Association Posts Full Schedule for Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Speakers for the 2017 ABPA Annual Meeting & Convention include Brandon Eckenrode of the Collision Repair Education Foundation, Dave Smith of Caliber Collision, Jack Gillis of CAPA and others.
Early Bird Registration Discount Extended for ABPA Annual Meeting
Early bird registration for ABPA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention has been extended to March 10.
Registration Now Open for Automotive Body Parts Association Annual Meeting
The 2017 ABPA Annual Meeting & Convention will take place April 25-28 in Atlanta and will feature keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions and social activities.
Automotive Body Parts Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting to be Held in Atlanta
The event features keynote speakers covering legislative, legal and management topics, with educational breakout sessions and panel discussions on key issues affecting the aftermarket industry.
ABPA Denounces Recent Auto Body Repair Legislation in Maryland
Association says Maryland House Bill 1258, which would require repairers to use only OE parts for repairs made during the first two years after a vehicle’s date of manufacture, will limit consumer choice.
Automotive Body Parts Association Announces Convention Update
Presentations will cover dynamic pricing, the PARTS Act, servicing the insurance-driven market, the ongoing lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. and more.