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 […]
Copart Joins National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT), a provider of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles, has joined the organization as a top level Diamond Member. As a long-term supporter of NABC’s community service programs, Copart has donated and facilitated the transfer of vehicles from insurers and other […]
Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its 2017 Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 2. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the NABC. To qualify, the nominee must be either an individual member […]
Glassware Fundraiser to Benefit National Auto Body Council
An online fundraiser raises a glass to the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) courtesy of B-Cycled Bottles which is offering 50 percent of the proceeds from sales of its unique cocktail glassware to help fund NABC community service programs. The glasses are made from recycled Grey Goose vodka bottles and retail for $40 each for […]
Collision Repairers Provide Recycled Rides to First Responders and K9 Partners
With wildfire season approaching, collision repairers in several states teamed up through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides and the State Farm Arson Dog Program to provide critical and reliable transportation for first responders and their K9 partners as part of 2016 Arson Awareness Week. Participating collision repairers include Caliber Collision locations in Raleigh, […]
Regional Golf Fundraiser Paves Way for National Auto Body Council Programs
A full field of golfers representing all facets of the collision industry, with Enterprise Rent-A-Car as Presenting Sponsor and 33 additional sponsors, joined forces in Dallas, Texas for a successful day for the National Auto Body Council (NABC), the entire collision repair industry and most importantly three deserving North Texas families in need of transportation. […]
Interview: Domenic Brusco, Chairman, National Auto Body Council
Brusco, chairman of the National Auto Body Council Board of Directors and senior manager, Industry Relations for PPG Automotive Refinish, discusses how the Council’s programs are helping to improve the image of the collision repair industry. In January, the National Auto Body Council celebrated the 1,000th vehicle donation through the organization’s Recycled Rides program to […]