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Painters Supply and Equipment Co. to Sponsor I-CAR Forum May 18 in Michigan
Written by news releasePainters Supply & Equipment Company (PSE) will be showcasing its new state-of-the art Learning Center as it hosts I-CAR® spokesperson and Past I-CAR Chair, Mr. Chuck Sulkala, in a “Collision Industry Update Forum”.
The Forum will feature a presentation by Chuck that is designed to introduce the “New I-CAR” to collision repair owners and managers in the PSE service area. Chuck plans to review the history of I-CAR, the new I-CAR Professional Development Program™, “Test Out” options and answer any questions related to I-CAR and I-CAR training strategy.
“Technical training is a vital component in the success of today’s collision repair facility” says PSE VP Sales & Marketing Guy Bargnes. “In addition to working with I-CAR to bring training programs to our market, the opportunity to have an I-CAR spokesperson speak directly to shop owners and managers' regarding strategic training issues is a huge value that we are proud to facilitate. It is a primary reason why we established our Learning Center.”
Choice Autobody Repair Association Holding Meeting in Canton, Ohio May 10
Written by staffThe Choice Autobody Repair Association (CARA) will be holding an association meeting on May 10, 2011 at McCall's Restaurant in Canton, Ohio. Dinner orders will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the restaurant and the meeting will start around 7:30 p.m. in the banquet room.
CARA is affiliated with the Automotive Education and Policy Institute; US Alliance of Collision Professionals; The Society of Collision Repair Specialists; and the Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence.
The purpose of CARA is to promote consumers' awareness of their individual rights when dealing with insurance companies and automotive repair shops, and to promote common business interest of individuals and corporations engaged in the auto body repair industry as well as foster education of both private and industry members.
Equipment and Cars To Benefit Las Vegas Students and Families May 4
Written by staffOn May 4, Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers will put cars and tools in the hands of Las Vegas vocational students so they can use their skills to make a difference for local families. Sterling, through the Collision Repair Education Foundation, will donate more than $10,000 in tools to Southeast Career Technical Academy and the College of Southern Nevada. Along with the tools, Allstate will donate a salvage vehicle to each school for students to repair to "like new" condition. Once the rides are refurbished, the vehicles will be donated to Las Vegas families in need.
The donation to the schools will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 10 a.m., at Sterling Autobody Centers, 3343 North Rancho Drive in Las Vegas.
"Sterling's donation of tools and equipment is an investment in the future of the students at Southeast Career Technical Academy and the College of Southern Nevada," said Nick Notte, president of Sterling Autobody Centers. "Supporting their technical training and seeing them use their skills to provide the gift of transportation to two deserving families is very rewarding."
Notte added, "This is an opportunity to highlight the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the National Auto Body Council (NABC), organizations that both Allstate and Sterling support. Our partnership with Family Promise helps us with that giving. Sterling hopes to employ many of the students who will benefit from our gift."
The two Las Vegas vehicles are part of Allstate's commitment to donate a total of 60 refurbished automobiles to the NABC Recycled Rides Program. Sterling Autobody locations around the country will be refurbishing more than 30 cars. The recycled rides will then be given to families or non-profit organizations at multiple events later this year.
"Our participation in the Recycled Rides Program is an extension of Allstate's commitment to serve the communities in which we do business," said Bill Daly, Allstate Claims vice president. "It is an honor for us to be able to provide reliable transportation and help families across the country get to their jobs, doctor's appointments or other places they couldn't go without a ride."
Terry Lindemann, Executive Director of Family Promise and champion of the Recycled Rides Program will be on hand for the presentation, along with the recipient families.
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) says it will be one of the sponsors of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), scheduled for May 16-18 in Barcelona, Spain. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) and is scheduled for Oct. 6-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
IBIS, founded in 2001 by Bodyshop Magazine, has become firmly established as a leading global conference for collision industry leaders, thinkers and influencers and annually attracts approximately 300 of the collision industry's executives, who gather to identify and address the challenges currently facing the industry. The theme for IBIS 2011 - 20/20 Vision, encapsulates the symposium's purpose of providing informed insights into the issues that will be driving the market between now and the end of the decade.
"NACE and IBIS share many common goals of uniting the collision industry, which makes this new partnership a logical next step in the evolution of both events," said Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive. "We value the key international audience and opportunities an event like IBIS provides, and ASRW is pleased to be included as an official partner among an elite group of the collision industry."
As a sponsor, NACE receives international visibility and marketing exposure among IBIS attendees, publishing partners and other sponsors. Additionally, NACE plans to hold a press conference on-site at the event.
Sherwin-Williams Winning the Keys Estimating and Profitability Workshop, Oct 26-27 in NOLA
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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next A-Plus University ‘Winning the Keys' Estimating and Profitability Workshop in New Orleans on October 26 and 27, 2010 at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel. To meet the challenges collision repair facilities face in today's economic climate, Sherwin-Williams designed its ‘Winning the Keys' workshop to specifically increase business at the front end of the body shop. It focuses on three critical profit areas of importance to a successful collision facility: customer service, selling skills and estimating.
I-CAR will host the 2010 I-CAR Industry Conference at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. The event will be held on July 21 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
This year’s event will coincide with several other industry meetings being held during the same week. I-CAR will introduce details of the new curriculum model that has been developed over the last two years based on inter-industry feedback. I-CAR has focused on clearly defining industry roles, identifying the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in each role, and developing a training and recognition structure that aligns with the direction of the industry.
ASRW Expands with Inclusion of Automotive Service Councils of California
Written by ASRWThe Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) has signed an agreement to co-locate with Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) 2010, bringing the number of events held under the ASRW umbrella to four. In addition to the ASCCA event, ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), and Auto Glass Week, which makes it the industry's leading event for true professionals to conduct business, network and engage in industry issues. ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Fix Auto to Host Industry Webcast: “Lessons Learned from the Undercover Sting Operations”
Written by Liz SteinTuesday, June 15, 2010. 11:00am-12:00pm, PST
Anaheim, CA, June 11, 2010: Fix Auto USA has announced that it will open its members’ only monthly webcast “FixCast” to the industry this month only. Host Paul Gange, President and Chief Operating Officer of Fix Auto USA will welcome David McClune, Executive Director of the California Autobody Association and Erick Bickett, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fix Auto USA.
They will discuss what has happened, so far, on the recent actions taken by the Orange County California District Attorney, and the lessons learned from other sting operations.
“FixCast is a members-only communication forum for Fix,” said Gange. “However, we believe that the content of our discussion this month will help our industry as a whole and we encourage repairers and insurers alike to join the call. We hope to use this as an opportunity to learn from the recent actions in Orange County, reinforce our code of ethics and remind our members and industry peers of the laws and regulations that govern our actions every day.”
FixCast will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11am PST. The webcast will include both audio and presentation content provided through GoToMeeting. Participants should log-in at least 5 minutes early and should be advised that space is limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis. To access FixCast go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/928547176. If you have problems registering please e-mail FIX at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Students Apply for Craftsman Tool Grant from I-CAR Ed. Foundation in Record Numbers
Written by staffNearly 100 students applied for a Craftsman tool grant through the I-CAR Education Foundation this spring, a record number of applicants for a foundation grant and/or scholarship.
Out of the student applicants, 17 were selected to receive a set of Craftsman tools valued at $575 each. The donated tool kits included a 268 piece Mechanic Tool Set with Lift-Top Lid Case plus Microtork Torque Wrench, a Craftsman 20 piece Super-Duty Punch and Chisel Set, and a Craftsman seven-piece Fiberglass Handle Body and Fender Repair Tool Set.
AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry at Eleventh Annual Celebration
Written by staffSix industry leaders were honored at the eleventh annual Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards program held at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Left to right in the photo are:
Marcy Tieger, Irvine, California; Kimberly Hicks, Highland Park, Michigan; Janet Chaney, Stevensville, Montana; Linda Sommerhauser, Kansas City, Missouri; Erica Eversman, Bath, Ohio; and Beth Meckel, Glen Burnie, Maryland.
The awards ceremony marked the eleventh anniversary of the Most Influential Women in Collision Repair. “In the spirit of sustainability, AkzoNobel is proud to honor an exceptional group of leaders who are working for the betterment of our industry and our global communities and to provide opportunities for future leaders through the I-CAR Education Scholarship Fund,” said AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas Director of Marketing, Tim Loden.
2010 I-CAR® Industry Conference Online Registration Now Open
Written by I-CAR news releaseI-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair has announced that online registration for the 2010 I-CAR Industry Conference is now open. The half-day conference will be held on July 21 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL.
This year’s event will coincide with several other industry meetings being held during the same week. During the conference, I-CAR will introduce its redesigned, role-based curriculum structure to the inter-industry.
“For the past two and a half years, I-CAR has been allowed to facilitate an industry-wide conversation on the training needs of the auto collision inter-industry. The industry has told I-CAR what is required of I-CAR to deliver on its vision that every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair,” said John Edelen, I-CAR President and CEO. “I-CAR has focused on clearly defining industry roles, identifying the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in each role, and developing a training and recognition structure that we believe aligns with the direction of the industry,” he continued. “With the introduction of the role-based curriculum, I-CAR will present the outcome of that effort – a significant re-engineering of I-CAR’s training, the organization of its curriculum, its industry recognition programs, and the transition that will take place.”
Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Director of Field Operations said, “These changes will provide tremendous value to a broad range of inter-industry segments. The redesigned role-relevant training model provides organization and structure for career development paths, linking training more closely to the performance of an individual’s role.”
For registration information and event details, visit www.i-car.com/meetings. Questions regarding registration should be directed to Jolinda Ottum at
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or 847-463-5247.
