The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the first annual Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at the 2017 SEMA Show. This event will be free to attend, and held on Wednesday, November 1st from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in Ballrooms D-E in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. As part of the […]
SEMA Show Registration Open
Registration to attend the 2017 SEMA Show is now open online. The annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket is set for Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in Las Vegas, Nev. Registration is offered in three categories: attendee, exhibitor, and media. Distributors, retailers, installers, and buyers who will be meeting with exhibitors at the 2017 SEMA Show […]
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 […]
I-CAR Honors Exceptional Contribution to Collision Repair Industry
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the winners of its annual I-CAR Awards that recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing the training and professionalism of the collision repair industry. The winners were revealed Nov. 2 at a ceremony in the Paradise Ballroom at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and […]
3M Raises Nearly $4,000 for the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the 3M Hire Our Heroes Program at SEMA
At the 2016 SEMA Show last week, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division featured a special 3M “Salute to Freedom” Showcase sponsored by 3M Accuspray Spray Gun with PPS Paint Preparation System. The speed shapes, all painted using the Accuspray System, featured custom-designed paint schemes honoring the nation’s military members. Thanks to some of the automotive industry’s […]
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 […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Annual Reception at SEMA
Collision industry members are invited to join the Collision Repair Education Foundation during their annual reception the evening of Tuesday, November 1st from 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PST in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Rooms 1-6 during SEMA 2016. During the reception, attendees will hear about the organization’s efforts to support high school […]
SCRS Details OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Sessions
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced details on the three sessions making up its 3rd Annual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit. The Summit, to be held Thursday, November 3rd, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will continue to focus on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how those aspects […]
Valspar Supports Artists4Education and Collision Repair Education Foundation
Valspar Automotive will raise funds at the SEMA trade show Nov. 3-6 through Artists4Education and help fund the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). Artists including Ryan Evans of Count’s Kustoms and The History Channel’s Counting Cars, Josh Culver of Culver’s Customs, Ron ‘Flea’ Fleenor, John Wargo of The Custom Shop, Nub of NubGrafix, Jon Kosmoski […]
Early Bird Discounts for RDE at SEMA End Tomorrow
Friday, October 16th is the final day to take advantage of registration discounts available to SEMA Show attendees, and marks the last day to register and have badges mailed prior to the event. After October 16th, SEMA Show registrations will increase by $25 each to the on-site fee of $75 each. After the deadline, Repairer […]