The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Emerging Technologies Committee has invited all those interested to participate in the Scanning & Diagnostics in Collision Repair Task Force. Approximately 30 participants, from segments including OEM’s, Repairers, Equipment companies, Trade Groups and Insurers, have been working together to discuss the topic, identify issues and possible solutions. The task force […]
CIC Education and Training Seeks Collision Repair Industry Input
The CIC Education & Training Committee is seeking input from collision repairers on a short survey that, combined with other recent industry surveys, will enable the committee to further identify educational challenges and opportunities facing the collision industry and bring a series of suggestions and solutions to support educational growth and success. The survey is […]
Interview: Guy Bargnes, Collision Industry Conference
Guy Bargnes, from Painters Supply & Equipment Co., takes over as chair of the Collision Industry Conference in January. In our video interview, Bargnes explains the value the Conference brings to the industry and how participation benefits attendees. He also invites the industry to participate in a survey of industry issues to inform the work of […]
Collision Industry Conference Seeks Input on Important Issues Facing the Industry, Segments
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is inviting everyone in the collision industry to take part in a short online survey. The results of the survey will guide the future direction of the CIC over the next two years. The survey is open to anyone interested in providing input to the conference. The survey asks all […]
Collision Repair Industry Events Kick Off Today at SEMA
Collision Industry Conference, I-CAR Training and SCRS education program on tap in Las Vegas starting today. The collision repair industry descends on Las Vegas, N.V. this week with several events scheduled in conjunction with the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) kicks off the […]
Tiered Shop Definition on Collision Industry Conference Agenda Today
Proposed revision to include non-structural/cosmetic, structural and advanced material tiers in collision repair facility definition to be discussed. SCRS and Assured Performance asked constituents to tell committee to end the work on pre-meeting feedback form. ASA sees potential benefits. A proposal to define the requirements for repair facilities capable of performing non-structural/cosmetic repair, structural repair […]
Last Chance to Provide Feedback on CIC Class A Shop Definition
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Definitions Committee will close its survey requesting feedback from the industry on proposed changes to its Minimum Recommended Requirements for a Class A Collision Repair Facility on Wednesday, April 13. The results of the survey will help shape the committee’s work and will be discussed at next week’s CIC meeting. […]
Industry Organizations to Gather at NACE | CARS 2016
NACE | CARS 2016 announced it is once again receiving strong industry support from key organizations and associations. This year’s event, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. on August 9-13, will host multiple industry meetings throughout the week. Organizations currently scheduled to hold meetings, events, or are otherwise participating during NACE | CARS 2016 include: AMI […]
Last CIC Meeting of 2010 Hits Data Privacy, Repair Standards
New chairman comments on plan for results-oriented process for CIC. Although the results of the recent crash testing of non-OEM parts by Ford and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, previously reported on CollisionWeek, were among the topics at the most recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC), the quarterly gathering focused on a variety of other […]
Collision Industry Conference Report – Part 1 of 2
The first day of the two-day meeting presented a debate over refinish labor calculations and a lively panel discussion looking at estimating issues between repairers and insurers. The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) visited Nashville on April 8-9. The meeting was attended by over 200 people from all segments of the industry. Among the topics discussed […]