Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Marshall Auto Body of Waukesha, Wisc. has been named the 2016 Sustainable Star Award winner. In its inaugural year, the award recognizes refinish customers in North America that implement sustainable initiatives to not only benefit the bottom line, but also assist in preserving the environment. Marshall Auto Body is […]
Mitchell Honors Collision Repair Facilities With 15th Annual AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards
Mitchell International announced the winners of the 2016 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards, honoring top performing collision repair facilities throughout the United States for their superior customer service and support. A complete list of 2016 award winners is available online. “The AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards recipients demonstrate the impeccable customer satisfaction and support all repair facilities […]
AASP/NJ Receives SCRS Affiliate Association Award
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) was honored on Wednesday at the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Station Square hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. with the SCRS Affiliate Association Award. “The Affiliate Association Award is intended to recognize affiliates that stand as an example to others who […]
PPG Announces Two Platinum Distributor of the Year Award Winners for the First Time
In an unprecedented move, PPG named two distributors—Southern Auto Color of Gainesville, Ga., and Tasco Auto Color of Houston, Texas—as the recipients of its Platinum Distributor of the Year award. It was the first time PPG has given the prestigious recognition to more than one distributor. Bob Wenzinger, director of the PPG Platinum Distributor program, […]
I-CAR Honors Chuck Sulkala With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chuck Sulkala, past chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, was awarded the Lifetime Contribution Award in recognition of his years of dedicated leadership and service to I-CAR, and his passion and commitment to excellence in the collision industry. This award was presented at the recent 2017 I-CAR Volunteer and Instructor Conference held in […]
Auto Care Association Accepting Nominations for the 2017 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award
The Auto Care Association Education Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award. The Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award is given to the person, company or educational institution that best advances the concepts and programs for education or continuing education in the North American auto care industry. The […]
Joe Laurentino Receives I-CAR Founder’s Award
Immediate Past Chairman of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I-CAR at the 2017 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held in La Jolla, Calif. Laurentino has served on the I-CAR International Board of Directors since 2010, serving in […]
3M, DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing, Louis M. Gerson and PPC Honored at Annual Sherwin-Williams Vendor Awards
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its annual Associated Products Vendor Awards. The announcement was made at a special reception for more than 200 suppliers, employees and V.I.P. guests at its national sales meeting held at the Gaylord Palms hotel and convention center in Orlando, Fla. Associated Products suppliers honored at this year’s Vendor Awards included: 3M […]
Caliber Recognized as Employer of the Year by Lincoln College of Technology
Lincoln College of Technology in Denver has named Caliber Collision as Employer of the Year. According to Ken Phipps, Director of Career Services at Lincoln Tech, the award is in recognition of the numerous opportunities Caliber Collision has presented over the years to the school’s students and graduates as they prepare for a career in […]
PPG Named Sponsor of the Year by Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter
The New Hampshire chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) honored PPG by naming it Sponsor of the Year for 2016. The announcement was made by Chapter Director Cheryl LaPrade at SCC’s annual grant distribution ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H.. Michael Patenaude, PPG regional sales manager, accepted the honor on behalf of PPG. […]