I-CAR has announced that Walt Rundell, an instructor at Ranken Technical College will receive the 2019 I-CAR Platinum/ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award. Rundell was cited by I-CAR for his career spanning nearly four decades, his robust and diverse skill set and his hands-on approach that has […]
ATMC to Honor Award Recipients November 6 in Las Vegas
The ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) will honor recipients of its prestigious National Excellence in Training Awards at its upcoming reception at the Venetian Hotel-Sands Expo Center, Casanova Rooms 604-605 on Wednesday, November 6, , from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All with an interest in training are welcome to attend. The 2019 winners of the […]
UK’s NBRA Launches Collision Repair Shop Environmental Award
The UK National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced a new award program highlighting collision repair facility efforts to reduce their environmental impact. “The NBRA’s first Greener Bodyshop Awards ceremony will recognize body repairers in the industry who are committed to reducing their impact on the environment, by implementing measures for pollution and energy reduction”, says […]
National Auto Body Council Extends Deadline for Annual Award Entries
The National Auto Body Council announced that the deadline for 2019 NABC Awards entries have been extended to September 31. This is the seventh year that NABC has held these awards. Entries in the NABC Body Shop Image Award and NABC Award of Distinction categories can be submitted online here. The NABC Body Shop Image […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Student of the Year Nominations
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced it is currently accepting nominations for its Collision Student of the Year award. The deadline to submit nominations is September 27. Launched three years ago, the Collision Student of the Year award seeks to recognize truly outstanding students training for a career in the collision industry. Nominated students must […]
EPA Recognizes GM for Green Power Use
General Motors has earned a spot on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. Ranked No. 29, GM is the only automotive company on this list. GM is also No. 6 on the GPP’s Top On-Site Generation list and No. 14 on […]
National Auto Body Council Announces Call for Nominations for 2019 Awards
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that nominations for its NABC Body Shop Image Award and NABC Award of Distinction are open online. This is the seventh year that NABC has held these awards. Nominations are due by September 15, 2019. The NABC Body Shop Image Award recognizes the positive impact an attractive, well-designed […]
BASF Named Preferred Partners of Jaguar Land Rover Europe, Receives Global OEM Award
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) European headquarters recently signed a cooperation agreement with Glasurit and R-M, BASF’s refinish paint brands. BASF also received a Global Purchasing Excellence Award from JLR. As JLR’s sole preferred paint partners, they will not only supply the refinish products and color matching systems but also provide dedicated program managers via service […]
CARSTAR Announces Top Performers Awards
At its annual conference last week, CARSTAR recognized the Canadian and U.S. top performing CARSTAR franchise partners of the year for their leadership and success throughout the network. On July 11, Jeff Labanovich, Canada general manager, and Arlo Johnson, U.S. general manager, presented the awards for Customer Experience and Top Cycle Time. The winners were […]
CARSTAR Names Top Franchise Partners at Annual Conference
At its annual conference held in Chicago this week, CARSTAR recognized the U.S. and Canadian CARSTAR franchise partners of the year for their continued leadership and high performance. Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR, and Dean Fisher, COO of CARSTAR, presented the CARSTAR Franchise Partner of the Year awards at the opening reception on Wednesday evening. […]