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. […]
Crashmax Takes Home Second Chief Sales Leader Award
Interstate Marketing, Professional Collision Equipment also honored during annual distributor meeting. Crashmax was named VSG Collision Sales Leader for the second consecutive year at Chief’s annual distributor meeting Oct. 31 in Las Vegas. Interstate Marketing was recognized for the highest percentage sales growth from 2014 to 2015. Professional Collision Equipment, serving New Mexico and Texas, […]
National Auto Body Council Awards Recognize Collision Repair Industry Professionalism, Integrity
Three industry professionals, whose exemplary efforts and actions in 2016 best illustrate the vision and mission of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), were recognized recently at SEMA with the organization’s prestigious Award of Distinction, Body Shop Image Award, and Excellence in Community Service. The goal of the NABC awards is to recognize auto body […]
I-CAR Honors Exceptional Contribution to Collision Repair Industry
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the winners of its annual I-CAR Awards that recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing the training and professionalism of the collision repair industry. The winners were revealed Nov. 2 at a ceremony in the Paradise Ballroom at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and […]