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I-CAR Adds 3 Online Training Courses

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) three new online courses that count toward annual Gold Class and Platinum training requirements. The new courses include: Car-O-Liner CMI300 PulseTrio – GMA Welder Operation and Tuning is a one-hour course that introduces the settings, functions, adjustments, and advanced tuning techniques for the CMI300 PulseTrio. Chief MultiMig […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

CIECA June 30 Webinar Features Founder Erick Bickett

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next webinar will feature Erick Bickett, the founder of CIECA and the past CEO and co-founder of Auto Center Auto Body (ACAB) Automotive Group and FixAuto USA. Bickett’s presentation, Back to the Future of Collision Repair & How CIECA Brings All Industry Segments Together, will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Fix Auto USA, Webinar

NSC Warns Employers to Brace for Increased Employee Substance Misuse Due to Pandemic

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

At least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19. To help employers address these interconnected issues, the National Safety Council is calling on employers to prioritize employee stress, emotional and mental health both now and as they return […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Safety Council, Substance Abuse

Registration Open for November 11-14 Auto Recyclers Association Convention

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the opening of registration for the 77th Annual Convention and Exposition taking place in Reno, Nevada on November 11-14.  The registration launch follows the Association’s announcement last week that retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman will provide the meeting’s Keynote Address.  “We fully realize that this year’s Annual Convention will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Recyclers Association, Nevada

President Trump Signs PPP Flexibility Act

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Law provides additional flexibility for employers to get their loans forgiven. On Friday, President Trump signed legislation to increase the flexibility for employers to use funds issued under the  Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and have those loans forgiven. Key provisions of the law extend the time allotted for PPP loan recipients to spend the funds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Paycheck Protection Program

PPG Targets $170 Million Savings in Global Restructuring

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has approved significant and broad restructuring actions to reduce its global cost structure. The company cited weakened global economic conditions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and related pace of recovery in a few end-use markets, along with further opportunities to optimize supply chain and functional costs. When completed, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries

Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports Announce Scholarship Recipient

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes.  “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Sherwin-Williams

Total U.S. Aftermarket Forecast to Decline 8.8% But Expected to Rebound in 2021

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Total U.S. automotive aftermarket sales are forecast to decrease 8.8 percent in 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, according to the “2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The 2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association

Electude and CCAR Announce COVID-19 Best Practices eLearning Modules

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Electude International and the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced the further expansion of the online E-Safety course suite, the automotive safety courses, assessments and credentials created by CCAR and available through Electude. New COVID-19 learning modules for automotive service and repair staff as well as for management have been added, providing best practice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, Coronavirus, Electude, Online Training, Safety

Government Jobs Report Shows Surprising Strength as Unemployment Rate Declined in May

June 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Employment Report May 2020

Employers brought more people back to work in May than expected in hopeful sign of a faster economic recovery. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released this morning showed that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May, and the unemployment rate declined to 13.3 percent. The result surprised […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Coronavirus, Employment

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