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DuPont to feature IntelliMist at SEMA
DuPont Performance Coatings will exhibit a working spray booth with IntelliMist at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Bob Keith named outstanding alumnus at SCC
Bob Keith received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Southeast Community College during recent commencement exercises on the Milford, Neb., campus.
Mitchell software integrates with izmocars to increase customer engagement
Mitchell has announced a new technology partnership with izmocars to provide body shops with better customer engagement.
DuPont Performance Coatings accepting entries for calendar competition
Vehicles painted with DuPont Refinish, Spies Hecker, Standox, Hot Hues, or Cromax Pro products can compete for cash prizes and appear in DuPont's 2014 calendar.
Collision Care Auto Body is the 2012 ABRN Top Shop
The winner of the 2012 ABRN Top Shops contest is Collision Care Auto Body Center in Philadelphia.
Service King opens 60th location
Service King Collision Repair Centers finalized its purchase of its 60th location Mansfield, Texas.
Brown's Auto Salvage joins Team PRP's network
Brown’s Auto Salvage, is the latest auto parts recycler to become a member of the Team PRP network.
I-CAR debuts blueprinting course at NACE
I-CAR premiered its new live demo course, Blueprinting Process and Damage Discovery (BLU01) at NACE.
Sherwin-Williams selects Palm Springs as site of annual conference
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its A-Plus Network annual Vision Conference Dec. 5-7, 2012.
Connecticut association donates $7,500 to three tech schools
CCRS has donated $7,500 to three Connecticut technical high schools to enhance their I-CAR training and education programs.
Pro Spot hires Roger Larsen
Pro Spot hired Roger Larsen as director of training and OEM relations.
AASP/NJ meeting draws 170 for State Farm, PartsTrader discussion
More than 170 shop owners attended the AASP/NJ annual meeting to learn about State Farm’s PartsTrader parts procurement platform
FACA President Dave McBroom dies
The collision-repair industry is mourning the loss of Dave McBroom, president of the Florida Autobody Collision Alliance.
ASA concerned with NHTSA’s proposed airbag inspection, repair options
ASA says NHTSA's warning about counterfeit airbags is unclear on inspection and repair options for consumers.
CCC introduces CCC ONE Tablet
CCC Information Services announced Oct. 11 the availability of CCC ONE Tablet – for use with the iPad 3.
Wedge Clamp has new office, training facility in China
Wedge Clamp Systems opened a new 20,000-square-foot training facility and body shop in Suzhou, China.
Developing courageous leadership skills
Knowing that you are right doesn't do you much good if you aren't able to tell your co-workers or business partners how to proceed.
Hiring the right people
You'd think it would be easier to evaluate whether or not a potential employee is going to be a good fit for a position at a collision shop.
Building a better body shop team
For small business owners, developing managers and employees that can self-manage without the owner being present can be a huge challenge.
Recycled Rides gives back to Isaac victims
For six families, they now have something to help them get back on track – a refurbished vehicle donated through Recycled Rides.