AkzoNobel Appoints Margret Kleinsman General Manager, Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas
Kleinsman, an AkzoNobel veteran, has held key management positions in multiple units throughout the company. In this assignment, she will lead the A&AC Vehicle Refinishes and Commercial vehicle business operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.
Pencils Down: Final ASE Written Tests Scheduled for November
The November testing sessions mark the last time ASE will offer its tests in written format. After that, all ASE tests will be offered in computer-based format in four, two-month sessions annually at secure testing centers. Mail-in registrations for the final written tests are currently open.
AkzoNobel Lesonal Brand Now Offered in Canada
Canadian distribution has been made available through PBE Distributors Inc.
Chief Automotive Technologies to Market Elektron Products in North, Central and South America
Chief is a leading manufacturer of collision repair equipment, including frame-pulling machines and computerized measuring systems. Elektron Bremen is a market leader in the manufacture of a full line of vehicle repair equipment, including resistance welders, battery chargers and plasma cutters.
PPG Fall MVP Conference Set to ‘Reveal the Power of Performance’
Intended for owners and managers of collision centers using PPG Refinish products, the biannual conference is part of PPG’s commitment to provide cutting-edge business thinking and solutions for its MVP customers.
The Boyd Group Announces Executive Management Appointments
Eric Danberg has been appointed president, Canadian Operations (operating as Boyd Autobody & Glass), while Kevin Comrie has been appointed chief marketing officer of the Boyd Group.
Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate
Provisions important to collision repairers are included, notes the Automotive Service Association.
Noted Social Media Expert Chris Brogan Selected as ASRW Opening Session Keynote Speaker
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW), in conjunction with DuPont Performance Coatings, has announced that noted author and journalist Chris Brogan will headline the opening general session at ASRW 2011. The opening general session will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30-10 a.m.
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Announces Industry Week Activities
In addition to educational programming, while in Vegas, AASP will hold its Fall Board of Directors meeting, which will include consideration of applications for the association’s 2012 industry improvement grants.
Iteris Sells Vehicle Sensors Business to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Transaction signals company’s drive to focus on intelligent traffic management solutions.