Ben Steinman and Warren Farrar Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association, founded in 1987, is the nation’s only independent, non-profit, third party crash parts quality certification organization.
Don’t Forget: Check Daily for AMN Web Exclusives
This week, look for web exclusives featuring Federal-Mogul, NASCAR, CARSTAR and Hertz, the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium and the Kentucky/Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association.
I-CAR Announces 2009 International Board of Directors
The board of directors sets the overall strategic direction for the organization and assists in obtaining resources in support of the I-CAR Mission.
Repairers Say Detroit Three’s Troubles Could Affect Parts Pricing, Availability
The closing of hundreds of dealerships across the country and cutbacks at those that remain open have affected the parts supply.
I-CAR Announces 2009 International Advisory Committee
Over the past year, the International Advisory Committee has worked with I-CAR’s local volunteers to focus the training organization’s effort to improve I-CAR class attendance and develop strategies to recruit the next generation of I-CAR volunteers and instructors.
PPG Names David Knapp Senior Manager, MVP Business Solutions
Knapp has more than 15 years of process improvement, business development and strategic marketing experience in the collision industry.
Sam Malatesta to Moderate Body Shop Panel at 2008 PBES Spring Conference
BETHESDA, Md. – Sam Malatesta, president of Malatesta Capital Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will moderate the Body Shop Panel at the 2008 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Spring Conference, May 12-14, at the Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale in Phoenix, Ariz. Malatesta will be sponsored by BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions. Malatesta is a leading
CAPA Elects New Members to Technical Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has announced the election of Mike Chiu of Pro Fortune; Jim Cochran of Action Crash Parts; Tom Holmes of KSI; David McCreight of Collision Resources, Inc.; Mike Schoonover of Schoonover Bodyworks, Inc.; and Jeanne Silver of CARSTAR to CAPA’s Technical Committee. The CAPA Technical Committee is
ASA Explores Collision Shop Certification Programs
BEDFORD, TX — The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Auto Manufacturer Subcommittee has surveyed automobile manufacturers to determine each company’s requirements for collision repair facility certification. ASA has also collected the names of individuals to contact if an independent collision repair shop is interested in pursuing certification. ASA’s Auto Manufacturer Subcommittee, led by Dan
Keystone Holds First Collision Repair Industry Customer Advisory Council
POMONA, CA — Keystone Automotive Industries conducted its first Collision Repair Industry Customer Advisory Council Jan. 16 in Scottsdale, AZ. The council, which took place at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort, brought together experienced collision repair leaders in the first of several meetings scheduled for 2007 and beyond. “I would like to personally thank everyone