2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected network of premium body shops. AkzoNobel pioneered the premium bodyshop network in the 1970s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement program for customers of Sikkens, one of AkzoNobel’s premium vehicle refinishes brands. Its members, which include both independently owned bodyshops and bodyshop […]
Greco Publishing Names Velocci Vice President/Creative Director
Thomas Greco Publishing Inc., publishers of New Jersey Automotive, New England Automotive Report, Hammer & Dolly, AASP-MN News, Wisconsin Automotive Report and the NORTHEAST Conference Journal has announced that the company’s longtime Art Director, Lea Velocci, has been promoted to Vice President/Creative Director. In addition to overseeing the layout and artistic design of the company’s […]
New York Collision Repairers to Hold Lobby Day in Albany April 12
The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACT) will hold its annual Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Albany, N.Y. next Tuesday, April 12. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet face to face with legislative members and their staff to educate them on the inner workings […]
Annual CIECA Symposium Scheduled for September 12-14
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its 8th Annual Symposium on September 12-14, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. This year’s conference theme is themed “Magic Happens when Companies Connect.” More information about the conference, including sponsorship information, is available online.
GP Automotive Parts Earns NSF Distributor Certification
NSF International announced that GP Automotive Parts has earned NSF Automotive Parts Distributor certification. The addition of GP Automotive Parts brings the total number of NSF International certified distributor sites across the U.S. to nearly 200. GP Automotive Parts, LLC, based in Sumner, Washington, successfully met all certification requirements which include: An ISO 9001-certified quality […]
WIN Offers Conference Preview Webinar April 18
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is hosting a 30-minute informational webinar called “Why WIN? Why Conference?” on Monday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Michelle Sullivan, WIN’s membership committee co-chair and recently announced 2016 MIW Honoree, will present an introduction to WIN, including program details about the upcoming WIN Educational Conference being held May 2-4 […]
New York Maaco Shop First in Network to Earn OEM Certification
Maaco of New Hampton, in New Hampton, N.Y., has become the first Maaco location to earn an OEM certification with their completion of the Honda ProFirst program. The I-CAR Gold facility was recruited by Honda after a visit showed that they had the equipment, personnel, and facility capable of performing at the high level of […]
Gas Prices Begin April at Cheapest Levels Since 2009
Despite increasing for 36 of the past 41 days, the national average is at its lowest price point for this same date since 2009. Monday’s average price of $2.06 per gallon represents an increase of two cents on the week and 24 cents on the month. Pump prices continue to reflect year-over-year discounts, and drivers […]
Church Brothers Pet Food Drive Nets More than a Ton
The 5th annual “Stock the Pantry” Pet Food Drive sponsored by Church Brothers Collision Repair resulted in donations of 2250 pounds of dog and cat food to benefit Indianapolis Animal Care & Control. The event was held March 5 during the Butler vs Marquette Men’s Basketball Game at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler fans donated 750 pounds […]
RMI to Examine Non-OEM Parts Quality, Certification
RMI Bodyshops, the UK-based organization created by the merger of the former RMI National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA), announced they are looking into the use of non-OEM parts in the UK body repair market. According to the group it will focus on three main areas: The robustness […]
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