CCAR’s S/P2 Surpasses 150,000 Students in Free Training to Automotive Schools
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that its “S/P2” online training in Safety and Pollution Prevention has surpassed the 150,000 student level in automotive mechanical and collision repair training programs throughout the U.S.
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.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s Ask The Industry Explores the Philosophy of Collaboration
For this edition of Ask The Industry, we venture into the philosophy of collaboration. It’s a single word solution to an extremely complex problem for everybody in the automotive aftermarket, from manufacturer CEO to warehouse manager. Although that word has been spoken from prominent voices throughout the years, the reality is that there are still major hurdles that need to be dealt with before the industry can begin to chart a course to success via collaboration. We spoke with some industry executives to give us insight on how we may be able to arrive at that point.
Auto Parts Industry Presses Senate To Pass Association Health Plan Bill
Ten trade associations representing the entire scope of the auto parts industry, from suppliers to aftermarket, challenged the United States Senate to enact the “Small Business Health Fairness Act” (S. 406). The bill would allow small businesses to purchase affordable health care coverage through a trade association. In a show of solidarity, the 10 groups submitted a joint letter to the Senate urging immediate support for the bill, commonly referred to as “Association Health Plans” (AHPs).
Five Major Paint Companies Show Support of NACE
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced this week five major paint companies will be at NACE 2005 and will demonstrate their support of the annual trade show by sponsoring special events, event transportation and several conference sessions. The five companies include: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont Performance Coatings, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. and Valspar.
Tru-Line Donates Laser Wheel Alignment System to NASCAR Technical Institute
Tru-Line Laser Alignment has donated to the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) a laser wheel alignment system for its NASCAR training program. The TR-12 is completely portable, weighs less than 100 pounds, and runs off of D cell batteries.
Tru-Line Donates Laser Wheel Alignment System to NASCAR Technical Institute
Tru-Line Laser Alignment has donated to the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) a laser wheel alignment system for its NASCAR training program. The TR-12 is completely portable, weighs less than 100 pounds, and runs off of D cell batteries.
Valspar to Mark Two Significant Anniversaries During NACE
Valspar Corp., a paint manufacturer and supplier to the collision repair industry, will celebrate the company’s 200th anniversary this year. House of Kolor, a division of Valspar, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as well. The company will utilize its long-standing relationship with the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) to mark these two occasions.
NACE Selects Chairman 2005 Event
Geralynn Kottschade, AAM, co-owner of Jerry’s Body Shop, Mankato, Minn., has been named chairman of the 2005 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). Kottschade is the first woman to chair NACE and brings 22 years of collision repair experience to the position.
CARSTAR Announces Executive Promotions
CARSTAR, one of North America’s largest collision repair organizations, has promoted three of its executives. Daren Fristoe, most recently senior vice president, has been promoted to the position of chief administrative officer for CARSTAR. Fristoe will continue to provide the company with corporate leadership, specifically focusing on the areas of human resources, training and education, franchise communication and services, corporate marketing and community initiatives. Fristoe joined the CARSTAR organization in May of 2002 after serving as vice president of human resources at eScout, LLC.