MSO Symposium Announces Final Program, Adds Insurer Panel
Executives representing MSO’s, multi-location and single location collision repair executives and insurance professionals are invited to attend this closed meeting.
CAPA’s Technical Committee Elects Nick Scheid To Vice Chair
Scheid currently is president of LNS & Associates, a consulting business he launched in 2015 to help independent distributors and industry stakeholders navigate the complexities of aftermarket parts procurement and distribution.
CAPA Elects 8 Industry Leaders To Its Technical Committee
The CAPA technical committee is comprised of a cross-section of industries that are relevant to aftermarket parts, including manufacturers, distributors, insurers, collision repairers and quality experts. This group develops, maintains, reviews and refines the CAPA quality standards in order to set legitimate, comprehensive and effective quality requirements that CAPA manufacturers must achieve in order to certify their parts.
I-CAR Announces 2005-2006 International Board of Directors
I-CAR announced its 2005 – 2006 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee at the 2005 I-CAR International Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ.
CBS Segment Featuring ASA’s Ron Pyle Sparks Criticism from Insurers, Repairers
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA’s) Chief Staff Executive Ron Pyle was recently featured in two CBS programs that addressed the issue of insurer-owned body shops. A number of insurers and repairers responded negatively to the segment, including the National Auto Body Council (NABC), which sent a stern letter to CBS News stating that the segment didn’t live up to its sensationalized billing, when Dan Rather told the viewing audience to stay tuned to see how consumers are possibly being ripped off by collision repair shops.
ASA Chief Staff Executive Addresses Consumer, Insurer Issues on Two CBS Programs
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its Chief Staff Executive Ron Pyle played a significant role in two CBS programs that addressed the issue of insurer-owned body shops. Pyle was recently interviewed at ASA’s headquarters in Bedford, Texas, and appeared Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the “CBS Evening News” during its “Eye on America” segment. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Pyle provided follow-up coverage on this issue when he was interviewed again by CBS during an appearance on “The Early Show.”
WIN Announces 2023 Most Influential Women Award Recipients
The Women’s Industry Network annually honors women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry.
BBB Industries Announces Key Executive Leadership Changes
Appointments made to support growth and drive accelerated productivity.
CREF Opens Applications For Benchmark Grant
Schools can receive up to $25,000 in funding.
Enterprise Supports 5 Schools Through CREF
The Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants recognize schools that excel at educating students in collision repair, but due to strained school budgets, the programs require additional financial assistance.