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.”
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.
ASA Soliciting Estimates for Blend Within Panel Study
Goal is to educate all stakeholders on blend within panel or “zone refinish” and get collision repairers more fairly compensated for properly refinishing damaged panels.
Pennsylvania Meeting Set to Discuss National Lawsuit, PartsTrader
The Sept. 20 gathering will bring together collision repairers who want to take back control of their businesses, says organizer Ron Perretta.
WIN Awards Five Complimentary Student Memberships
Free memberships presented to collision students during the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Cars, Careers and Celebrities Expo.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Sponsor Student Safety Kits
For $50 per kit, each collision student will receive a technician shirt, work pants, safety glasses, ear plugs and a disposable dust mask.
Atlanta I-CAR Volunteer Committee Awards $5,000 Student Scholarship
Award presented to Godofredo Pacheco of Maxwell High School of Technology through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
PPG Industries Foundation Awards Four $5,000 Student Scholarships
Funds presented through the Collision Repair Education Foundation will be used to assist students with educational expenses such as tuition, books, tools and equipment.
CREF to Host Industry Reception at SEMA Show
Organization will announce more than $500,000 in support for 2014 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant applicants.
Aluminum Association to Present at SCRS’ OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
Doug Richman of Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) will offer insight into role aluminum will play in collision repair businesses now and in future.
Martin Senour Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter Training Schedule
Courses will focus on hands-on coatings application as well as increasing collision centers’ productivity and profitability.
I-CAR Launches Aluminum Panel Repair and Replacement Course
APR01 will focus on hammer and dolly use, using heat to straighten aluminum, PDR and other techniques.