Chuck Sulkala, Founder, First President, and Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) announced today that he will retire at the end of 2017. During Sulkala’s tenure over the past 22 years, the National Auto Body Council has become the leading voice to highlight the professionalism and integrity of the collision repair industry […]
National Auto Body Council Palm Springs Golf Fundraiser Registration Open
According to the National Auto Body Council (NABC), golfing can help change lives. “When you sign up to play or sponsor NABC’s annual Golf Fundraiser this coming January in Palm Springs, you are helping to change lives for hundreds of individuals every year, providing reliable transportation through Recycled Rides to improve their quality of life. […]
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 […]
Progressive Insurance and National Auto Body Council Members Donates More than 100 Vehicles to Veterans
National Auto Body Council (NABC) member collision repair shops teamed up with the Progressive Group of Insurance Companies to help more than 100 military families across the country celebrate Veterans Day by presenting each with keys to newly refurbished cars. Progressive’s Keys to Progress is an extension of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides […]
National Auto Body Council Elects 2017 Board and Officers
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced its new Officers and Board members for its 2017 Board of Directors. Executive Committee officers elected at NABC’s recent Annual Meeting in Las Vegas are; Domenic Brusco, Chairman (PPG Automotive Refinish) Jeff Peevy, Vice Chair of Community Involvement (Automotive Management Institute) Elizabeth Clark, Vice Chair of Industry Involvement […]
NABC Members Donate Six Life-Changing Vehicles at SEMA
There were plenty of smiles and tears of happiness as six Las Vegas residents who have been struggling with lack of reliable transportation received keys to practically brand new cars from members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) at its annual Recycled Rides Luncheon in SEMA. Vehicles for this year’s car giveaway were donated […]
Butler’s Collision Kicks off NABC Fall Training First Responder Extrication Demos
Over 25 Detroit-area first responders smashed windows, deployed airbags and cut up vehicles at Butler’s Collision in Roseville, Mich. recently, kicking off the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Fall schedule of First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training sessions. Hosted by National Auto Body Council members, the FREE program provides local first responders across the country […]
National Auto Body Council Board of Directors Nominations Due September 2
Friday, September 2nd is the deadline for nominations for seven open seats on the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) 2017 Board of Directors. NABC’s mission, to develop, implement and promote community initiatives that exemplify the professionalism and integrity of the collision industry, was highlighted recently in Anaheim at the 2016 NACE |CARS Expo & Conference. “Through the […]
Anaheim First Responders Participate in NABC Auto Extrication Drills at NACE | CARS
First responders from Anaheim Fire & Rescue cut up four cars in front of a live audience at NACE | CARS Expo and Conference last week in a unique, hands-on program designed to help save critical seconds when extricating victims in accidents involving complex, late model vehicles. The drills are part of the First Responder […]
Five Families Receive Recycled Rides From National Auto Body Council Members at NACE | CARS
The professionalism, integrity and generosity of the collision industry took center stage last week at NACE | Cars Expo & Conference as three military veterans and two single parents received keys to newly refurbished cars through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program. “I am grateful, you all have blessed my family. This vehicle […]