PBES 2012 Spring Conference Presentations Available Online
Presentations from the annual Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) Spring Conference held May 15 to 17 in Phoenix, Ariz., are now available online. The seminar lineup drew a crowd that was 20 percent over attendance from last year, and opening roundtable discussions were doubled to handle attendance numbers. Transcriptions will be posted soon. PBES
CCRE Legal Seminar Featured High-Profile Attorneys
Legal eagles discussed cases on tortious interference, diminished value and other issues collision repair facilities are commonly confronted with.
Georgia Collision Industry Association to Hold Legal Seminar
Power of Attorney, Assignment of Proceeds and anti-trust will be some of the topics covered by Ray Gunder, Barrett Smith and others.
Chief Sponsors SkillsUSA Collision Repair Championship for 26th Year
Manufacturer to supply frame rack, computerized measuring system and damage simulators to event that prepares students for careers in collision repair.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced it will offer more than two dozen classes and training sessions in the third quarter of 2012. According to Rod Habel, director of training pperations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams professionals will provide instruction on a number of class topics, including: • Lean shop production and waste elimination • Painter
Martin Senour Announces 2012 Third Quarter Training Schedule
The Martin Senour Company has announced its 2012 third quarter training schedule, open to all collision management and automotive painting professionals and technicians. According to Jeff Green, Martin Senour director of sales, the new schedule of classes reflects the continued hands-on technical learning and business-building offerings available to Martin Senour customers. “Whether our customers are
SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show
For third consecutive year, Society of Collision Repair Specialists has put together lineup of educational courses for collision repairers at SEMA.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Advanced Business Management Classes to be Held in Dallas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be hosting its next A-Plus University Series of Advanced Business Management classes in Dallas, Texas in June and July. This is a collection of best practices and detailed course offerings specifically designed to help collision shop owners, managers, sales and estimating staff professionals increase productivity and profitability. Specific courses and dates
Cleveland to Host Next Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University EcoLean Level 2 Workshop
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced that it will hold its next A-Plus EcoLean Level 2 workshop June 20-21, 2012, at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. The EcoLean Level 2 workshop is designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The two-day course educates shop owners on
Live Demonstrations Now Included in I-CAR Spot Welding Course
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, has announced the premiere of an enhanced delivery method for its instructor-led Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (WCS04) course. Students can now benefit from live demonstrations throughout the course, including demonstrations on how to properly set up machines, align and maintain electrode tips, make spot welds, identify and
Panelists for I-CAR 2012 ‘Driving Excellence’ Industry Event Announced
Panel, moderated by Vince Romans, will focus on how to achieve industry-wide and business-specific excellence in repair methods.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the