Executive Interview with Chris Northup, VP, Keystone Automotive
Christopher Northup joined Keystone Automotive in 1983, working in the corporate office as the marketing manager. Today, as vice president, he continues to have various nationwide operation, sales and marketing responsibilities. He continues to function as the primary industry spokesperson for the company and currently serves on the I-CAR Education Foundation Board and various other collision industry committees and boards.Join us as Northup brings us up to speed on the latest details regarding Keystone’s recent merger with LKQ and what the future holds for the two newly combined companies.
Speaker Slate, Programming Announced for 2023 WIN Conference
Under the theme of “Reimagining Tomorrow,” the event will take place May 1-3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Pep Boys Presents Automotive Gift Cards, Safety Kits To More Than 100 Veterans
The Keys to Progress program provides reliable transportation to help military veterans and their families move forward in life.
Car Donations From National Auto Body Council Change Lives For Veterans
Four years ago this May, which is designated as National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Air Force veteran Diana Cuesta received a gift that she recalls, “forever and literally changed my life.”
CIF Elects 2 New Trustees To Continue Initiatives
The Collision Industry Foundation elected Michael Quinn (left) and Jeff Wildman (right) to the board of trustees to carry on the foundation’s initiatives throughout the coming years.
CARSTAR North America Celebrates 500th Store Opening
As part of the opening event celebration, CARSTAR West Chester refurbished a family sedan to donate to a deserving local family.
National Auto Body Council Executive Director Announces Retirement
Chuck Sulkala, founder, first president and executive director of the National Auto Body Council,, announced his retirement, effective the end of 2017.
Military Vets And Single Parents Receive Car Donations At NACE | CARS
The free cars were donated as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program. The five vehicles were unveiled during the two-day NACE | CARS Conference & Expo.
CARSTAR Forest Home Auto Body Donates Car To Veterans Employment Alliance
The donated 2009 Dodge Caravan will be used to shuttle veterans to and from work.
NACE | CARS 2015 To Return To Detroit
Show to take place alongside other industry events July 23-25. Show organizers say that partnering with industry organizations and associations is key to the success of Industry Week, and that format will continue. I-CAR, CIC, CCIF, MERA, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) have already committed to Detroit next year.