Georgia Collision Industry Association Co-Founder Gene Hamilton Passes Away
Gene Hamilton, co-founder of the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) and past chairman of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and I-CAR, has passed away.
Get to Know: Clay Hoberecht, Owner of Best Body Shop in Wichita, Kan.
The collision repair industry is full of colorful characters, and Clay Hoberecht is no exception.
GFS Names Mick Ramis Vice President of Automotive Refinish Sales
Since joining GFS in 2016, Ramis has made contributions to GFS as the manager of both its parts and filters and service and preventative maintenance departments.
Editor’s Notes: Meet Mitch Becker
If you don’t read Mitch’s technical articles every month in BodyShop Business, you’re doing yourself a great disservice.
In a Race Against Time, New Jersey Body Shop Owner Gets Ready for Ride of His Life
Michael Grant, owner of Collex Collision Experts in Shrewsbury, N.J., will bike across the country to raise money for multiple myeloma research.
Hiring: Need Auto Body Technicians to Fill Jobs?
There’s a battle raging in our industry to hire and keep technicians. What is the solution so that every shop has the people they need to operate efficiently and profitably? Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Service King Names Stuart Crum Chief Operating Officer
A longtime industry thought leader with experience spanning numerous international automotive brands, Crum joins Service King after serving as president and chairman of Bridgestone America Retail Operations.
AkzoNobel Names Thierry Vanlancker Future Head of Specialty Chemicals
Vanlancker will succeed Werner Fuhrmann, who has decided to retire from the company next year after 37 years of service.
Bob Medved Joins PPG MVP Business Solutions Team
Prior to joining PPG, Medved served as the senior account manager/industry representative for S/P2 and enjoyed a successful 35-year career in automotive insurance claims at State Farm.
CARSTAR Richmond Hill Announces Ownership Change
The collision center has been passed on from CARSTAR franchise partners Young Jo Yoon and Steve Im to Tony Taj (current owner of CARSTAR Willowdale.)
BASF Automotive Refinish Hires Marvin Gillfillan
Gillfillan joins BASF as vice president, Automotive Refinish Solutions, North America at its Southfield, Mich., location.
Mitchell International Appoints Jack Rozint Vice President of Sales & Service of Auto Physical Damage
An industry veteran, Rozint has more than 20 years of information service experience in the auto claims and collision industries.