Extensive Advanced Training Opportunities Will Be Available at 2012 Automechanika
For the first time, this year’s Automechanika will offer a special platform for basic and advanced training and will issue attendance certificates for a variety of courses, including paintwork and body repairs.
WIN Conference Kicks Off in Atlanta
The sixth annual Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference kicked off Monday morning in Atlanta with more than 200 women from all segments of the collision repair industry.
AkzoNobel Reveals 2012 FIT Sustainability Award Honorees
The 2012 FIT Sustainability Award winners will be recognized at a special industry recognition program hosted by AkzoNobel on July 19 in San Antonio, Texas. The event coincides with the I-CAR Inter-Industry Conference and Collision Industry Conference (CIC) events.
Autoliv Introduces New Seatbelt System
The seatbelt is currently being launched on Renault’s new electrical vehicle, the Twizy.
Babcox Media Launches Aftermarketjobs.com
For aftermarket employers, AftermarketJobs.com offers a cost-effective resource for promoting open positions within their companies, while at the same time directly reaching prospective employees who are already involved in this dynamic and competitive market.
Clark Plucinski Elected President of CAPA
Plucinski has more than 40 years of industry experience starting as a collision repair technician in 1970 at a major GM dealership. He also has had significant past experience with CAPA, and was a former board member from 1996-2000.
LKQ Corp. Posts Record First Quarter 2012 Results
Company reports revenue growth of 31 percent to $1.03 billion.
Equipment and Tool Institute Event Aims at Renewing OEM, Aftermarket Partnerships
The theme of this year’s event, “OEMs and the Aftermarket – A New Direction – Renewed Partnership,” was designed to help bridge the gap that vehicle manufacturers have with promoting factory tools and equipment to aftermarket customers, and to help satisfy the aftermarket need for OEM information and tools.
PPG Launches Paint It
Company unveils new online tool for color identification and selection.
ALLDATA and CARSTAR Enter Into Strategic Agreement
ALLDATA Collision to be the preferred provider for CARSTAR’s more than 400 North American locations.