Lloyd Fields of International Autobody Marketing Group to Retire
Fields’ career in the automotive aftermarket business spanned over the past 49 years, particularly in the PBE sector.

Why Inventory Fulfillment is Job. 1 for a PBE Distributor
Product fulfillment is more than simply moving boxes. It’s a potentially complex process that requires a systematic approach and the active participation of both collision center and distributor personnel.

Industrial Finishes & Systems Names Gay Brown VC
Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a leading distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, has announced the appointment of Gay Brown as vice chairman.

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.

Color Compass Corporation Joins Wesco Group
The Wesco Group, a leading paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S., announced that Color Compass Corp. has joined the Wesco family of companies.

Motor Guard Names PBE Sales Manager
Motor Guard announced it has appointed 37-year PBE veteran Bob Rheinhart as sales manager for paint, body and equipment sales.

2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference Set for May 16-18 in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas – “The Live Music Capital of the World” – will be the site of the 2018 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference.

FinishMaster Acquires D’Angelo & Sons, Inc.
Acquisition of 11-location paint jobber significantly expands FinishMaster’s footprint in the state of California and in two major metropolitan markets in Las Vegas and Phoenix.

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.

PBE Provider Launches Redesigned Website
High Teck, a PBE provider of high-performance products, has a redesigned website that features easy access to product data sheets, detailed product descriptions, dynamic 3D images, video product demos and more.