Registration for the Southern Automotive Repair Conference is Now Open
Shop owners, technicians, painters, estimators, managers, OEMs, vendors, suppliers, insurers and service providers are all welcome to the event happening April 8-9 in Biloxi, Miss.

Utah Auto Body Association to Hold 2nd Annual BBQ and Car Show
UABA anticipates over 50 custom cars this year at the event. Judges are picked from the association and trophies awarded for many categories.

Louisiana Collision Industry Association Recruiting New Members for 2015
Association looking for shop owners, sponsors and associate members.
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association and Audi to Host Aluminum Repair Seminar
Seminar, titled “Preparing for Aluminum: An Audi Perspective,” slated for Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
National Auto Body Council Announces 2015 Board
New board members and officers elected will lead the organization in 2015.
ASA Announces Two Employee Promotions
Robbie Addison Haas named director of affiliate relations and strategic accounts; Leona P. Dalavai Scott named director of marketing and communications.
Utah Auto Body Association to Hold First-Ever Collision Industry Expo
The Utah Auto Body Association is bringing the first-ever Collision Industry Expo to Utah on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Salt Lake Community College. More than 50 vendors will showcase new product displays, technology and many interactive demos. “We’re very excited to have our first annual Collision Industry Expo in Salt Lake,” said Cary Robarge, vice
Aluminum Association Rep to Discuss Aluminum Trends at OEM Collision Repair Roundtable at SEMA Show
Doug Richman aims to inform collision repairers when an investment in aluminum training and equipment will be justified.

PartsTrader, CCC to Speak at Auto & Truck Recyclers of Illinois Event
Companies will participate in panel discussion on Sept. 20.
I-CAR Moves Annual Conference to Biennial Schedule
Shift to every-other-year schedule will allow organization to “effectively study the evolving technology landscape and continue to produce a relevant, thought-provoking conference.”

Professional Parts Group Opens New Warehouse in Tampa, Fla.
Professional Parts Group has announced its newest warehouse in Tampa, Fla., is now open. This location is now serving the Tampa collision repair community with new, late-model aftermarket parts through daily delivery on its own fleet of vehicles. “We are excited to announce the opening of our fifth warehouse,” said Christopher Northup, CEO and managing
Autobody Craftsman Association Closes Doors After 38 Years
Residual funds donated to four vocational schools and Donna F. West Memorial Fund for students entering the collision repair industry.