The Collision Repair Industry Snapshot Survey, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR, has launched and is open for responses from collision shop owners and managers. The data collected by this year’s study will be compared to previous research going back to 1995. Collision industry training, employment, pay and benefits trends over the […]
I-CAR Contribute $225,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
I-CAR expanded its support of collision schools and students, making a $225,000 donation to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The contribution was made as part of I-CAR’s 40th Anniversary Volunteer & Instructor Conference held March 1-3 in Orlando, Fla. The financial contribution by I-CAR is in addition to the support to the Education Foundation’s mission […]
WorldSkills USA Team Trains at 3M
On March 11-12, the WorldSkills USA team members and their experts, traveled to St. Paul, Minn., for two days of training at 3M’s headquarters. The first day was spent in team building activities, scenario training and learning what to expect in Kazan, Russia. The next day, competitors enjoyed mentor discussions, information sessions and toured the […]
Sherwin-Williams Now I-CAR Sustaining Partner
Beginning in 2019, automotive refinish professionals can earn I-CAR credit for completing Sherwin-Williams training courses at no additional cost through Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes participating in I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program. “The more we can help our customers achieve I-CAR Gold Class designation, the more successful they will be in their business,” said Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams Director […]
Pro Spot Sponsors Nashville I-CAR Committee Golf Fundraiser Supporting Collision Repair Schools
Pro Spot is sponsoring and promoting the upcoming Annual Golf Fundraiser at Topgolf Nashville, hosted by the Nashville I-CAR Committee on Tuesday, April 16. The money raised will be donated to support collision school programs in the greater Nashville area. More information and registration is available online. Pro Spot opened a new Training Facility in […]
AkzoNobel Becomes I-CAR Sustaining Partner
AkzoNobel is one of the first paint suppliers to become an I-CAR Sustaining Partner. “Technology is playing a bigger role in our industry, and that means we need well-trained technicians who can deliver safer, higher-quality repairs,” says Don Shearer, AkzoNobel Technical Service Manager, Automotive Coatings. “Through our path-yielding partnership with I-CAR, we are supercharging the […]
Chris Shepherd Receives Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Award
Chris Shepherd, an I-CAR instructor at Caddo Career & Technology Center in Shreveport, La. was awarded the 2018 I-CAR Platinum/ ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year. The award was presented by Nick Notte, I-CAR’s senior vice president of sales, on November 14 during the Fall 2018 ASE Board of Governors meeting […]
I-CAR Provides Details on Changes to Education and Recognition Programs
Since announcing changes to its training and recognition programs in August, I-CAR has continued to refine programming elements in order to provide customers with the best possible solutions and user experience. “I-CAR’s newly developed programs have been fine-tuned as a result of working closely with experts from the Inter-Industry to enhance our already successful core […]
I-CAR Announces Award Recipients at SEMA
Clark Plucinski honored with 2018 Chairman’s Award. CARSTAR Mundelein receives Russ Verona Award The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair(I-CAR) has named Clark Plucinski as the recipient of its 2018 Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by […]
I-CAR Reports Growth in Sustaining Partner Program
I-CAR’s reported that its Sustaining Partner program has added the following organizations to the program: AkzoNobel; Autel Diagnostic Intelligence; Auto Club Enterprises; Car-O-Liner; CCC Information Services, Inc.; Chief Automotive Technologies; Collision Advice; Farmers Insurance; Intrepid Direct Insurance; LKQ Corporation; Polyvance; Precision Equipment Systems, LLC; and Pro Spot International Inc. The Sustaining Partner program was launched earlier […]