Executive Interview: David Brunori, Matrix System Automotive Refinishes
Brunori discusses Matrix System’s 30th anniversary, the secret to its success and plans for the future.
Society Of Collision Repair Specialists Announces 2013-14 Board Appointments
If this year’s board bears a signature characteristic, it is consistency of leadership, the association says. In a notable turn of events, all incumbents were re-elected; there are no new board members, although some are assuming new leadership roles this year.
BILSTEIN Announces The ‘Just Add’ Sweepstakes
In this one-of-a-kind sweepstakes, enthusiasts will be able to vote for the ride of their choice from now until Aug. 1 and enter to win until Oct. 7. BILSTEIN will tally the votes and build the fan favorite for the sweepstakes winner. The choices include the classic Ford Mustang GT, an off-road worthy Ford F-150 truck or a sporty BMW 335i.
Tom Marx To Present ‘Aspects Of Buying/Selling A Small Business’ At Upcoming PERA Webinar
Marx Group Advisors CEO will explain how to prepare and follow through to successfully value a business. The one-hour session is designed for small and mid-sized company owners, especially those who are thinking of selling and need information on the right way to prepare and follow through to successfully value their business.
Richard ‘The King’ Petty Talks NASCAR Safety History In New Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Video
Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard “The King” Petty is the star of the latest Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) video, which documents his surprise appearance at October’s Lift Inspector Certification Program kick-off.
Racepak Names Sarah Burgess Product Manager
Burgess, who is co-owner of BMI Racing, will be in charge of managing and marketing the Racepak brand. Racepak, which focuses exclusively on securing and acquiring meaningful data with its data acquisition products, plans to expand its global marketing focus. Burgess will spearhead this effort.
2013 APRA ‘International BIG R Show’ To Be Held At The New Tropicana Hotel
The 2013 “International Big R Show” will be held at the newly renovated Tropicana Hotel over the dates of Saturday, Nov. 2 through Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The exhibits will be open on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 3 and 4. The show will be held in Las Vegas just prior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows.
Edelbrock To Give Away 75th Anniversary Edition Mustang
This once-in-a-lifetime promotion will allow enthusiasts the chance to enter to win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang featuring Edelbrock and Ford Racing Performance upgrades. The lucky winner also will receive a round trip for two, with VIP accommodations, to the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Once in Las Vegas, the duo will enter the SEMA Show as Vic Edelbrock’s personal guests and take possession of the car at the show.
Marc Alan & Associates Celebrates 50 Years In Business
Founded by David Weiss in 1963, the business was named after Weiss’ son, who now owns the business.
The Pulse: Average Number Of Service Events
According to the latest information from IMR Inc., in 2012, the average number of service events per vehicle was 2.36.