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Mitchell International Helps Provide Collision Repair Training to Underprivileged Youth

Mitchell International announced the enrollment of a second class of Junior Automotive Technicians in the Collision Repair Training Course program, following a successful pilot. The program is offered, free of charge, to homeless, or otherwise disadvantaged, youth to learn both applied academic and practical workplace skills based on a modified version of the ASE Program Certification Standards curriculum.

LKQ Announces 2005 First Quarter Net Income Results

LKQ Corp. has reported revenues of $133.8 million, net income of $8.4 million and diluted earnings per share of 37 cents for its first quarter of 2005, which ended on March 31.

Tru-Line Donates Laser Wheel Alignment System to NASCAR Technical Institute

Tru-Line Laser Alignment has donated to the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) a laser wheel alignment system for its NASCAR training program. The TR-12 is completely portable, weighs less than 100 pounds, and runs off of D cell batteries.

NACE 2005 Space Draw Finishes Strong; Announces Exhibitor Advisory Council Chair

Organizers for the 2005 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) said this year’s Space Draw was an outstanding success, with more than 85 percent of available space assigned. The annual Space Draw took place March 21-28.

Big Three Automakers Renew Approval of BASF Refinish Coatings

DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have renewed their approvals of BASF’s refinish systems for warrantied repairs. The approvals were granted following a series of rigorous and comprehensive technical evaluations at BASF’s Southfield, Mich., site, according to BASF.

Earl Scheib Withdraws from AMEX Listing, Terminates SEC Reporting

Earl Scheib has been granted permission by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw its capital stock from trading on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). The company filed a certification and notice on Form 15 with the SEC in order to terminate registration of its capital stock and suspend the filing of current and periodic reports. April 6 was the last day on which the Capital Stock traded on the AMEX.

Collision Industry Foundation Names Board of Trustees

What began as a single philanthropic gesture has grown into a full-fledged charitable organization backed by the collision industry. The Collision Industry Foundation is closely aligned with the National Auto Body Council, in that the charitable activities it chooses to undertake are those that improve the image of the Collision Repair Industry.

Valspar to Mark Two Significant Anniversaries During NACE

Valspar Corp., a paint manufacturer and supplier to the collision repair industry, will celebrate the company’s 200th anniversary this year. House of Kolor, a division of Valspar, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as well. The company will utilize its long-standing relationship with the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) to mark these two occasions.

LKQ Acquires East Coast Aftermarket Business

LKQ Corp. has acquired Bodymaster Auto Parts, Inc. and a related company that operates in the aftermarket collision automotive replacement parts business. BodyMaster Auto Parts, established in 1988, operates a regional 70,000-square-foot warehouse in Pennsauken, NJ, and a 38,000-square-foot warehouse in Landover, Md. The company serves customers throughout New Jersey and Delaware as well as the greater areas of Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

DCR Systems Launches Collision Repair Outsourcing Program

Cleveland, Ohio-based DCR Systems has announced plans to build, staff, tool and operate state-of-the-art collision repair facilities in partnership with dealers nationwide. The new plan is designed to strengthen customer loyalty and enhance revenue streams for U.S. auto dealerships.

AMI Receives $50,000 Grant from Akzo Nobel’s New Collision Industry Advancement Initiative

The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has been selected as the first beneficiary of the new Collision Industry Advancement Initiative (CIAI) sponsored by Akzo Nobel’s Car Refinishes North America. CIAI was established to aid in the growth, advancement and perception of the collision industry in North America by providing financial assistance to organizations and individuals possessing specific needs and/or goals they are unable to meet on their own.