John Van Alstyne, chief executive officer and president of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, details the non-profit training organization’s progress during 2017. Details key 2018 initiatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) reported that demand for training by collision repairers and auto insurance companies remained strong in 2017. Given the continued […]
Axalta Launches 10 eLearning Courses Offering I-CAR Credit
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced that it is offering I-CAR’s Professional Development Program credit hours to collision repair professionals online to customers in the United States through its Axalta Learning Campus. “At Axalta, we’re always looking for innovative ways to help our customers grow their business and improve performance,” said Troy Weaver, Vice President, Axalta North America […]
James Roach Receives I-CAR Founder’s Award
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Repair (I-CAR) announced that James Roach, Immediate Past Chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I-CAR at the 2018 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held recently in San Antonio, Texas. Roach was on the I-CAR International Board of […]
I-CAR Announces 2018 Board of Directors
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2018 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its annual membership meeting in San Antonio, Texas held during the week of February 26. Tim O’Day, Gerber Collision & Glass will lead as Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Executive Committee. In addition, […]
State Farm Earns I-CAR Insurance Gold Class Status
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it has awarded Insurance Gold Class business recognition at the corporate level to State Farm as its appraiser staff has completed the Platinum Auto Physical Damage Appraiser (APDA) training requirements in I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP). State Farm’s Select Service Program also recognizes I-CAR’s Welding Training […]
I-CAR Training Featured at Northeast Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will be hosting three events over the course of the weekend at NORTHEAST 2018 trade show. On Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m – 12 p.m., Michael Bonsanto and Peter Fryzel of I-CAR will be […]
Kent Marks the 10th Anniversary in I-CAR Training Alliance by Nearly Doubling Instructor Base
Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS), announced eight of its industry professionals recently completed I-CAR Industry Training Alliance provider training, bringing its total number of I-CAR instructors to 19. More than 8,200 collision center personnel have participated in Kent’s I-CAR courses since 2008. The increase in I-CAR training resources complements a range […]
I-CAR Reports More Collision Repair Facilities Training in 2017
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that 2017 proved to be another strong year, continuing to build on the progress made since 2010 when its Professional Development Program was announced. Over the past seven years the organization has achieved significant growth as result of its greatly expanded product and services portfolio, plus […]
I-CAR Launches Sustaining Partner Program To Support Collision Repair Industry
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced today the formal launch of the organization’s new Sustaining Partner program. The program is designed to more fully engage insurers, OEMs, service providers and suppliers in support of I-CAR’s vision and mission in recognition of the value I-CAR creates for the industry and their respective organizations, […]
I-CAR Launching National Live Course Scheduling Initiative in January
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that after closely analyzing all live delivery courses, it will introduce a new National Scheduling initiative to deliver its 22 live Professional Development Program (PDP) courses in every national market in January. These 22 live courses, along with additional online and virtual courses, form the foundation […]