BASF Automotive Refinish to Host Discussion Panel in Southern California
In response to industry concerns regarding California’s upcoming regulation and environmental changes, BASF Automotive Refinish will host an invitation-only event in March. The event will focus on educating collision shops on the new regulations, informing them about the issues surrounding waterborne and low VOC products and providing them solutions from BASF.
Guy Bargnes Promoted to National Sales Director at BASF
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions has announced the promotion of Guy Bargnes to national sales director. Bargnes will oversee all of BASF’s sales activities in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Bargnes has been involved in the refinish industry his entire career, starting in his family’s paint distribution business and continuing to his most recent position as BASF’s NAFTA marketing director.
BodyShop Business Selects its 2006 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
BodyShop Business magazine has awarded Gene Hamilton, owner of Sports & Imports Collision in Duluth, GA, with its 2006 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year Award. The award has been given annually since 1984 to a true collision repair visionary, someone who has experienced great success by being forward thinking, overcoming challenges and persevering.
GE Plastics Develops Eco-Friendly Resins for Automotive Industry
GE Plastics Co., a group company of General Electric Co. of the United States, said Thursday it has developed two new environmentally friendly resins that can be used for automotive parts such as energy absorbers and body panels.
NACE to Premier Auto & Cycle Alley, A Car Show for Collision Repair Professionals
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) has added a new element being to this year’s event – The NACE Auto & Cycle Alley. NACE delegates are encouraged to bring their personal show cars, trucks and motorcycles to be displayed in the NACE Exposition. Entries will be judged and “Best of Class” winners receiving $2,000 each with the “Best of Show” and “Celebrity Pick” winning entries receiving $3,000 each. WIZARDS Products and CCC Information Services are sponsoring the awards with the “Celebrity Pick” being judged by a panel of experts led by Chip Foose, host of TLC’s Overhaulin’. His participation is sponsored by SATA Spray Equipment.
CARQUEST Names Classic Auto Collision of Escanaba, Michigan 2005 Automotive Refinish Supply Excellence Award Recipient
Scott and Mary Fritz of Classic Auto Collision in Escanaba, MI, have been selected as the 2005 CARQUEST Automotive Refinish Supply Excellence Award winners. The CARQUEST Automotive Refinish Supply Excellence Award was established in 2003 to recognize the collision repair business that through the course of everyday service excellence, exemplifies the professionalism necessary to build public understanding and respect for people working in collision repair today.
Automotive Collision Repair Industry to Offer Employment, Housing and Aid to Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) and Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) are spearheading an effort by national, state and local collision repair associations and organizations to help individual families employed within the automotive collision repair industry displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Successful PAACE International Reception Offered Global Networking Opportunities
Nearly 150 attendees at the PAACE International Reception on July 13 enjoyed global networking opportunities at the annual event held during PAACE Automechanika Mexico, held in Mexico City.
Executive Interview: From Education to Enforcement: MEMA’s Brand Protection Council and its Role in the Fight Against Counterfeiting
It’s hardly been two years since MEMA first sent out feelers to its members, looking for any interest in forming a council to look more closely at issues relating to counterfeiting and intellectual property rights violations.Several members of the council took time to talk with aftermarketNews.com about their own experiences protecting their companies’ brands against IPR violations and counterfeiting.
NACE 2005 Space Draw Finishes Strong; Announces Exhibitor Advisory Council Chair
Organizers for the 2005 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) said this year’s Space Draw was an outstanding success, with more than 85 percent of available space assigned. The annual Space Draw took place March 21-28.