AkzoNobel Reveals 2011 Leaders, Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry
Five distinguished honorees are being recognized. They comprise a cross-section of service areas within the collision repair industry from the United States and Canada, including: publishing, industry association, independent shops and multi-shop operations.
Legendary IMS Announcer Tom Carnegie Dies at 91
The racing community remembers Carnegie and looks back at his long, colorful career as the voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Florida Rep. Cliff Stearns Introduces Bill Calling for Greater Vehicle Disclosure
The bill urges NHTSA to disclose more information relating to market value, safety of damaged vehicles.
Elektron Donates Two Plasma Cutters to Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Makeover Applicant Schools
The Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant and other collision student and school support opportunities provided by the Collision Repair Education Foundation are made possible through industry donations.
AASP Elects New Leadership
Massachusetts shop owner Rick Starbard will serve a second term as president.
ASRW Organizers Say Industry Forum Proves Successful, Well Attended
The forum concluded the first day of education at ASRW 2010, which included the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), held Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
BodyShop Business Conference a Successful Mix of Education, Exhibits
The event kicked off Friday morning with keynote speaker George Avery, claims consultant with State Farm. Avery illustrated the changing collision repair landscape from an insurer’s point of view. He emphasized to the body shop owners and industry professionals in attendance that staying current on new technologies and understanding the evolving needs and wants of customers are key to shops’ success. Avery also hosted a breakout session, “How to Get on a DRP.”
State Farm’s George Avery to Keynote 2010 BodyShop Business Conference
Avery is well-known throughout the collision repair industry as an engaging, insightful and humorous speaker.
NACE Online Registrants Can Support Industry’s Future
Registrants have the option of making a $5, $10, $25 or $50 donation to the I-CAR Education Foundation.
Attendee Registration Opens for Automotive Service & Repair Week 2010
Attendees can now register for the expo and all educational sessions at early bird prices between now and Aug. 17.