Longtime PBE Industry Veteran Marvin Wolf Passes Away
Marvin Wolf, who, along with his brother Joseph, helped his dad William (Bill) Wolf operate one of the oldest body shop supply stores in the country, passed away on May 1 at the age of 86.
East Bay Color Service Joins Wesco Group
Wesco Group, a leading PBE distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced that East Bay Color Service has joined the Wesco family of companies.
VIDEO: Selecting a PBE Jobber
Why selecting a PBE jobber based on price alone may cost you more than you save in the long run.
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added a new member – Zimmerman Auto Body Supplies Inc. of Ephrata, Pa.
What Makes a Good PBE Distributor?
PBE distributors must change. Having the best products, people and service is not enough.
VIDEO: Choosing the Right PBE Jobber, Presented by FinishMaster
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses the advantages of having a “vendor partner” and the difference between a good jobber and a great jobber.
Martin Senour Paints Announces Fourth-Quarter Training Schedule
Martin Senour Paints has announced its 2017 fourth-quarter training schedule, featuring courses held at training centers nationwide.
English Color Announces New Growth Partnership in Conjunction with WestView Capital Partners
English Color, based in Richardson, Texas, operates 52 stores in the southern U.S., providing a comprehensive array of products and services that address the critical needs of its collision repair shop and dealership customers.
FinishMaster Completes Two Acquisitions in Northeast
PBE jobber acquires Blaise of Color Inc. and Crown Auto Body Supply LLC, two distributors of industrial and automotive paint and supplies located in South Plainfield, N.J., and Salem, Mass., respectively.
Martin Senour Announces 2016 Second Quarter Training Schedule
Training sessions are designed to help shop owners, managers and technicians better execute environmentally responsible practices, as well as improve their repair techniques and knowledge of today’s painting systems.
P.B.E Jobbers Warehouse Opens in Dallas
Jobber’s 27,000-square-foot Dallas facility, its sixth location, is just another step in its aggressive growth plan.
Uni-Select Inc. Acquires Two Aftermarket Distributors
Acquisitions strengthen FinishMaster’s footprint in Southern California and complement existing operations in the North Carolina market.