Automakers Discuss Certification During SCRS’ OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
Several automakers and their certifying partner companies joined the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on Nov. 5 at the SEMA Show to discuss “OEM Certification Development: The Programs Behind OEM Partnership” during the 2014 SCRS OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit. The discussion was designed to help industry professionals understand what exactly goes into the
AkzoNobel Executives to Present at SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series
As part of a longstanding relationship with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), three AkzoNobel executives will serve as facilitators and lead speakers during the Repairer Driven Education series at the SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas. The collision repair-focused sessions include: “Surviving the Push for Refinish Reductions – Spot within
SCRS to Host Prize Drawing at SEMA Show
For the fourth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is offering SEMA Show attendees a chance to win various prizes through a drawing, taking place at booth 10849 in the North Hall on Friday, Nov. 7 at noon. This year’s prizes have been provided by Car-O-Liner, and feature the newly launched Aluminum
SCRS Releases Lineup for Inaugural OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published the full schedule and lineup of speakers for the inaugural OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit being held Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the SEMA Show. The Summit will allow the industry to explore ways in which automotive design, technology and materials
Early Bird Pricing for SCRS RDE Series Now Available
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced that discounted pricing for its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the SEMA Show is now available. Early bird pricing will be available for attendees who register by Friday, Oct. 17. In addition to the great financial savings that come with early registration, attendees will also
SCRS Compiles Documentation on Clearcoat Application
In July, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) issued a request to automotive refinish coatings manufacturers with the intent of updating documentation on the issue of mid-panel clearcoat blending. Previous correspondence collected 10 years prior had demonstrated a consistent requirement for clearcoat application to extend across an entire panel, to the nearest breakpoint, in
SCRS Welcomes Newly Founded Auto Body Association of Texas as Latest Affiliate
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT), a brand new association dedicated to leveling the playing field for collision repairers across the state, has become one of its affiliates. Currently headquartered in Henderson, Texas, and in existence since June of this year, ABAT was formed by
Auto/Steel Partnership to Present During SCRS OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the SEMA Show. The Summit will allow the industry to explore how automotive design, technology and materials impact repairability, and how repairability influences structural design and development. The full-day