Universal Technical Institute to Offer Free Collision Repair Training to High School Juniors this Summer
As part of its “Ignite” summer program, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) will offer free training to high school juniors in “fundamental transportation technician skills,” including collision repair.
Lars’ Body Shop in North Dakota Featured in Article on Winter Rush
Lars’ Body Shop in West Fargo, N.D., is one of many collision repair facilities profiting from the cold and snowy winter.
Fix Auto World Adds Two New Members to Board
Fix Auto World has appointed David Marshall and Robert Hattem to its board of directors, the company announced.
Mentoring in Auto Body Shops: It All Starts with a Program Manager
As shops struggle to find skilled workers, mentoring programs can be a win-win for your business, as well as for the industry as a whole.
Traffic Safety: Do You Live in a Green State or Red State?
To highlight the need for more consistent safety regulations from state to state, the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has released its 15th annual “Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws.”
I-CAR Unveils Sustaining Partner Program to Help Support Greater Good of Collision Repair Industry
The program is designed to more fully engage insurers, OEMs, service providers and suppliers in support of I-CAR’s vision and mission in recognition of the value I-CAR creates for the industry and their respective organizations, and in return offer Sustaining Partners a portfolio of products, services and benefits relevant to their businesses, according to I-CAR.
Spanesi Americas Recognizes Distributors for 2017 Sales Results
Spanesi Americas recently recognized individual distributors for their 2017 contributions and accomplishments during its 2018 Kickoff Distributor Meeting at its North American Operations Center in Illinois.
Women’s Industry Network Extends Deadline for 2018 Scholarship Applications
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has extended the application period for the 2018 WIN scholarship program to Jan. 31.
Collision Repairers Can Earn AMi Credits by Reading Articles, Listening to Podcasts
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced that it is launching a new “Alternate Methods of Learning” program, in which collision repairers can earn AMi credits for reading articles, watching videos or listening to podcasts.
Women’s Industry Network Races to Indianapolis for 2018 Annual Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has released additional details on its next educational conference, slated for May 7-9 in Indianapolis.
Dent Fix EZ Nitro Plastic Welder Requires No Flow Adjustments
The Dent Fix DF-EZN1 “EZ Nitro” is the simplest plastic welder to use, according to the manufacturer, and requires no flow adjustments by the user.
Fix Auto USA Announces Seven New Locations
Fix Auto USA said it has added seven franchise locations in the last two months, bringing its total to 126.