Voting Now Open for 2011 ASA Board Elections
All regular members in good standing with ASA are eligible to cast their vote for two candidates to fill two ASA general director positions.
Thirty-Eight Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-one different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive industry sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
‘Hiring and Attracting Qualified Techs’ Added to BodyShop Business Conference Agenda; Avery to present ‘How to Get on a DRP’
George Avery, claims consultant for State Farm, who will be giving the keynote address, “The Changing Collision Repair Landscape: Insurer-Repairer Relations,” at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, will also be presenting “How to Get on a DRP” at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sept. 17.
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
ASA Announces Members for 2010 Operations Committees
Members of ASA’s Collision Division and Mechanical Division Operations Committees represent shops of varying sizes from across the United States.
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2010 Board of Trustees
Doug Webb of CSi Complete will serve as chairman for 2010.
I-CAR Announces 2010 International Board of Directors
The board of directors sets the overall strategic direction for the organization and assists in obtaining resources in support of the I-CAR Mission.
More Collision Shops Joining Facebook, Twitter to Increase Market Presence
While no body shop owner is ready to claim a staggering sales boost as the result of being on Facebook, social networking/micro-blogging site Twitter or any other social networking site, some collision shops are creating presences for their businesses on these sites and feel they’re reaping some benefits from using what amounts to free marketing tools.
Insurer and Industry Professionals Elected to CAPA’s Technical Committee
CAPA’s Technical Committee (TC) monitors and updates the standards governing CAPA’s quality standards.
CCAR Announces Election of Officers, Board Members
CCAR enters its 15th year with new board members and officers.