http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn Automotive Body Repair News is the publication with news, management, product and technical information for owners, managers, shop foremen and collision paint and mechnical technicians in the body shop, collision repair and paint markets. 2009-11-21T18:40:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ABRN-names-top-10-shops-in-Top-Shops-contest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643180?ref=25 Auto Body World in Tolleson, Ariz., was selected as the top shop in ABRN’s inaugural Top Shops contest. David Fair is chief executive officer and Mark Turner is president of the company, which has six locations and 130 employees in the Phoenix area. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643180null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Shop+Supplies+and+Materials/SEM-expands-UV-product-offerings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643253?ref=25 SEM Products expands its Solaray product offering to include primers and putties. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643253/UVProductExpansion_643197_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643253/UVProductExpansion_643197_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643253/UVProductExpansion_643197_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2010-ABRN-Collision-Repair-Media-Kit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643130?ref=25 Media Kit 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643130null PDF http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CREW-webcast-targets-alternative-parts-procurement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643195?ref=25 APU Solutions will discuss emerging technology solutions for alternative parts procurement on the next Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) at 11 a.m. PST Dec. 3. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643195null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/High-performance-oil-cleaner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643244?ref=25 Wizards Products introduces: Crud Release a high performance cleaner that will attack and dissolve crud build-up from your most difficult cleaning projects, according to the company Crud Release destroys grease and oil on contact, eliminates diesel soot, removes ink from unwanted surfaces and works equally as fast on oil- and water-based stains. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643244/GreaseOIlCleaner_643196_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643244/GreaseOIlCleaner_643196_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643244/GreaseOIlCleaner_643196_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+E-commerce%2FInformation+Systems%2FInternet/Emergency-accident-software/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643204?ref=25 Summit Mobile Solutions has released Help I Crashed My Car an auto accident emergency system, and MarketPlace, a Web-based sales, marketing, advertising, customer service and communication platform for the auto collision industry. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643204/EmergencyAccidentSoftware_643033_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643204/EmergencyAccidentSoftware_643033_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643204/EmergencyAccidentSoftware_643033_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Paint+%26+Refinish/Pistol-grip-spray-can-tool/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643206?ref=25 CAN-GUN1 from SafeWorld is a new pistol grip spray can tool that easily snaps on to standard aerosol spray cans, transforming them into professional-style spray guns with unprecedented control, for hours of effortless, pain-free spraying. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643206/SprayGunTool_643063_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643206/SprayGunTool_643063_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/643206/SprayGunTool_643063_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Hand-sanding-cleaner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642897?ref=25 The new Dust Doctor from Motor Guard revolutionizes hand sanding by providing an instant means of cleaning loaded abrasive sheets, according to the company. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642897/HandSanderCleaner_642069_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642897/HandSanderCleaner_642069_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642897/HandSanderCleaner_642069_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Color-Your-Classic-contest-offers-enthusiasts-a-wa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642751?ref=25 Barrett-Jackson and Planet Color -- from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. -- have teamed up for the new Planet Color Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series paint line: 25 of the most inspiring classic vehicle finishes and colors found on many of today's custom rides. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642751null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Hartford-says-it-will-appeal-15-million-jury-verdi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643102?ref=25 The Hartford Insurance Co. said it was disappointed in a Connecticut jury’s verdict that it broke the law and will appeal the verdict and the $15 million fine assessed against the company. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643102null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-SCRS-join-to-fight-against-salvage-airbag-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643098?ref=25 Four auto industry associations joined forces to encourage lawmakers not to pass model legislation that would endorse the use of salvage airbags in collision-damaged vehicles. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643098null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Regulator-line-boasts-safety-capacity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642762?ref=25 ESAB manufactures a complete line of regulators known for safety and capacity, with built-in explosion protection, according to the company. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642762/SafetyFocusedRegulators_642464_100_thumbnail.jpg 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Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642352null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Climate+Control/Dryer-reduces-dew-points/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642764?ref=25 The Kaeser Modular Membrane Dryer (KMM) is helps produce dew points from 40 degrees F to minus 40 degrees F. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642764/ModularMembraneDryer_642470_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642764/ModularMembraneDryer_642470_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642764/ModularMembraneDryer_642470_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PDA-selects-Mitchell-for-extended-estimating-solut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642786?ref=25 PDA Corp., a large automobile inspection and appraisal service network, signed a renewal contract extending its relationship with Mitchell International for the next seven years. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642786null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Regulator-line-boasts-safety-capacity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642763?ref=25 ESAB manufactures a complete line of regulators known for safety and capacity, with built-in explosion protection, according to the company. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642763/SafetyFocusedRegulators_642464_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642763/SafetyFocusedRegulators_642464_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/642763/SafetyFocusedRegulators_642464_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/IIHS-awards-27-vehicles-with-2010-Top-Safety-Pick-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642783?ref=25 Nineteen cars and eight SUVs earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2010. For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in a rollover is required to win. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642783null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/I-CAR-Education-Foundation-selects-21-schools-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642485?ref=25 The I-CAR Education Foundation selected 21 collision schools to receive windshield replacement tool kits, each valued at $250, which were donated to the foundation from UltraWiz. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642485null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Rotary-Lift-Revolution-Lift-featured-on-Cool-Tools/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641967?ref=25 The Revolution Lift RFP9 four-post lift will be featured in an episode of the DIY network program "Cool Tools" during prime time on Thanksgiving. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641967null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Jury-says-Hartford-violated-laws-awards-15-million/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642484?ref=25 A Stamford Superior Court jury on Nov. 17 awarded $15 million to a group of auto body repair firms after saying The Hartford Insurance Co. engaged in unfair business practices. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642484null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Shop+Supplies+and+Materials/Cruising-the-Web-with-Road-Mice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641869?ref=25 Your customers can "cruise the Web in style" when they purchase a Road Mice computer mouse that's shaped like a car, according to the company. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/641869/computermouse_641728_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/641869/computermouse_641728_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/472009/641869/computermouse_641728_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DENSO-DuPont-Automotive-co-develop-eco-resin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641732?ref=25 The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641732null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Senate-committee-introduces-financial-services-ref/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642106?ref=25 Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee chairman, has released a draft of the financial services reform bill with aims of restoring American financial stability. Dodd hopes to create a sound economic foundation to grow jobs, protect consumers, rein in Wall Street, end too-big-to-fail financial institutions and prevent another financial crisis. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642106null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Audatex-APU-Solutions-sign-multiyear-agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642135?ref=25 Audatex North America formed a strategic partnership with APU Solutions including a full-product integration and distribution agreement. The multiyear agreement contains exclusive features and covers both the U.S. and Canadian markets. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642135null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-shop-owners-intent-on-pursuing-class-ac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641753?ref=25 Some 75 California collision repair professionals representing about 40 body shops spent their Thursday evening discussing the details involved in filing a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance over alleged steering. The consensus reached at the Nov. 12 gathering was that they should move forward with all deliberate speed. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641753null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Paint+%26+Refinish/Standox-clearcoat-goes-on-in-one-coat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641597?ref=25 Standox Standocryl 2K Clear 15-60 PLUS is an easy-to-spray clearcoat that can be applied in a single coat over both Standox solventborne and Standocryl waterborne basecoats. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/641597/EasytosprayClearcoat_641435_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/641597/EasytosprayClearcoat_641435_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/641597/EasytosprayClearcoat_641435_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-International-acquires-Scene-Genesis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641470?ref=25 Mitchell International completed the purchase of Scene Genesis, a Web-based workflow and connectivity solutions provider dedicated to improving the claims-handling process for insurers, independent appraisers and shops. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641470null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-opens-nominations-for-sustainability-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641441?ref=25 AkzoNobel opened nominations for the industry’s first FIT Sustainability award. The program aims to complement the advancement of waterborne technology and promote the unique contributions that the collision repair industry is making to generate a sustainable future. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641441null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/AASP-marks-10-year-anniversary-at-NACE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641112?ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) celebrated 10 years as an industry organization while in Las Vegas to participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week events. Representatives from all AASP affiliate organizations were on hand to mark the occasion. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641112null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPGs-MVP-training-earns-I-CAR-AMI-accreditation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641127?ref=25 PPG Automotive Refinish’s MVP training courses centered on developing people and organizations in collision repair have earned accreditation from I-CAR and the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641127null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Repair-shop-seminar-outlines-bank-cards-compliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640664?ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host its final educational program for the year, "BankCard Secrets Revealed...Plus, New PCI Compliance Requirements: What Are They and Do You Have To Do It?," Dec. 1 at Master Collision in Plymouth, Minn., and Dec. 3 at the PPG Training Center in Edina, Minn. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640664null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/BendPak+%7C+Ranger/BendPak-Garage-Sale-Runs-Thru-Dec-31/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629872?ref=25 BendPak | Ranger is offering blowout prices on up to 40 of their most popular items and combinations. Now is the time to save on two-posts, four-posts, alignment lifts, tire changers, break lathes and more. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/searchautoparts/402009/629872/WheelBalancers-flash_flash.gif HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Optional-attachment-designed-for-inductors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640906?ref=25 The INDUCTOR U-555 is a new optional attachment for PRO MAX and MAX models. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640906/InductorTool_640771_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640906/InductorTool_640771_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640906/InductorTool_640771_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CARSTAR-to-honor-veterans-active-duty-military-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640799?ref=25 This Veterans' Day, CARSTAR Collision Centers will honor America's active duty and military veterans with a special celebration for National Military Month. It will include local market festivities for Veterans Day on November 11, special offers for military members and programs to help select families of those serving the country. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640799null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Repairers-offer-feedback-on-CCC-ONE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640802?ref=25 Collision repair shops of various sizes said they are finding value in CCC Information Services’ CCC ONE Total Repair Platform, which utilizes a single application that supports a complete and logical repair process, instead of a series of individual tasks. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640802null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Dual-circuit-power-charges-powder-gun/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640735?ref=25 The Eastwood Co. launched its Dual-Voltage HotCoat Powder Coating Gun that delivers true dual-circuit power for greater powder-transfer efficiency, for less wasted powder, better coverage and smoother finishes at a fraction of the cost of industrial equipment, according to the company. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640735/PowderCoatingGun_640361_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640735/PowderCoatingGun_640361_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/462009/640735/PowderCoatingGun_640361_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/House-passes-health-insurer-antitrust-exemption-re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640770?ref=25 The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3962, the “Affordable Health Care for America Act” in a vote of 220-215. H.R. 3962 contains a provision that repeals the antitrust exemption in the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health insurers only. The provision excludes property and casualty insurers from the repeal of McCarran-Ferguson. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640770null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/NACE-CARS-chairmen-address-industry-issues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640302?ref=25 NACE Chairman Jerry Burns and CARS Chairman Aaron Clements met in a staged “coffee café“ to discuss the ins and outs of running a successful business. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640302null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Mitchell-unveils-RepairCenter-Workspace-solution/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640317?ref=25 Mitchell International unveiled its new integrated RepairCenter solution at a press conference at NACE, providing a look at what the company says is an entirely new category of software – a modular "shop workspace" system that includes business, repair and customer service applications in a single solution. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640317null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/I-CAR-names-Tanner-Instructor-of-the-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640087?ref=25 The I-CAR Education Foundation has named Phil Tanner, a collision repair instructor from Irmo High School in Columbia, SC, as the 2009 Instructor of the Year. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/640087null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCC-Information-Services-enhances-benefit-to-ASA-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640092?ref=25 CCC Information Services has renewed its agreement to offer qualified ASA members in the collision repair industry a 25 percent discount (up to a maximum of $500) off the implementation of the CCC ONE Total Repair Platform. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/640092null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/LKQ-announces-limited-lifetime-warranty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640090?ref=25 LKQ Corp. made an addition to its Parts Replacement Promise warranty program for recycled products. Beginning in November, LKQ customers will have the option to select a limited lifetime warranty in addition to LKQ’s current 6-, 12- and 24-month coverage options on recycled auto parts. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/640090null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/A-healthy-mix-of-new-traditional-media-needed-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639977?ref=25 About 20 years ago, most people didn't even know what an e-mail address was. Now, it's an essential part of doing business, says Todd Hayes, founder of autoshopanswers.com, who addressed attendees Friday at the NACE/CARS exhibition. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639977null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Pennsylvania-school-wins-I-CAR-Education-Foundatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640086?ref=25 The I-CAR Education Foundation named Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School in Jefferson Hills, Pa., as the winner of the $50,000 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/640086null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Eliminate-waste-to-build-a-better-production-proce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639880?ref=25 Waste may be right under a shop owner’s nose, but it takes a concentrated effort to find and eliminate it to save production time and boost the bottom line. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639880null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Use-sales-skills-to-get-the-keys-from-prospective-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639879?ref=25 All body shop employees need to realize that in addition to the nuts and bolts of repairing cars, they also are engaged in the sales trade, according to industry consultant Bernie Blickenstaff, who conducted a Friday NACE seminar “Salesmanship Skills for the Estimator.” 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639879null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Advanced-vehicle-construction-changes-old-repair-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639878?ref=25 If you’re scratching your head over what you need to consider regarding all the new and emerging automotive technologies, I-CAR technical director Jason Bartanen has a one-word answer: training. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639878null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASRW-awards-recognize-honorees-industry-leaders/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640091?ref=25 Industry leaders and Automotive Service Association (ASA) members were recognized with special awards and scholarships during Thursday's luncheon at the second annual Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in Las Vegas. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/640091null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Women-shop-owners-share-management-advice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639449?ref=25 While collision repair is still largely a male industry, increasing numbers of women have entered the body shop, both as owners and even technicians. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639449null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/2009+Industry+Week/Mothers-Announces-9th-Annual-Shine-Award-Winner-at/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639785?ref=25 Mothers announces 9th Annual Shine Award Winner honoring excellence in vehicle design to 1932 Ford B400 "Deucenberg." 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/452009/639785/Thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/452009/639785/Main_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/452009/639785/Flash_flash.jpg HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Vehicle-Service-Group-up-and-running/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639842?ref=25 Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a new holding company announced by Dover Industrial Products in May 2009, is up and running. VSG combines Rotary Lift and Chief Automotive Technologies, along with six other leading global brands of vehicle lifts and service equipment: Forward Lift, Direct Lift, Revolution, Hanmecson, nogra and Blitz. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639842null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/How-to-resolve-paint-cap-issues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639492?ref=25 Paint caps have been a fact of life for collision shops for 20 years or more now, and they can have a significant effect on profits. On Thursday, Pete Petursson, owner of Absolute Collision in Shelby, N.C., discussed "Paint Caps: How to Eliminate Them in Your Store Forever," and provided tips on working with (and around) paint caps when dealing with insurers. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639492null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Should-body-shops-invest-in-flash-reprogramming/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639490?ref=25 As vehicles come equipped with an increasing number of computer modules, it's possible to make some repairs by doing a computer reflash. Performing flash reprogramming on a vehicle can improve fuel mileage, solve transmission problems, correct false trouble codes and other issues. Often these procedures are performed at dealerships, but independent repair shops also can perform reflashing, provided they have the right tools and training. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639490null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+AAPEX/Industry-should-observe-diverse-employee-landscape/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639845?ref=25 Our workplaces are becoming more diverse by the day. In fact, the word "minority" could be a term of the past, as Asians, Latinos and African-American will comprise half of the U.S. population by 2050, according to John DiBenedetto, executive vice president and chief people officer of General Parts International. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639845null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Flight-1549-captain-credits-training-for-dramatic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639861?ref=25 LAS VEGAS - "You act like you already know who I am," Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger joked to the audience during his keynote address at NACE Thursday morning. "But that wasn't always the case." Sullenberger is the U.S. Airways pilot of Flight 1549 who was thrust into the national spotlight when he landed his plane in the Hudson River in January after colliding with a flock birds, and successfully evacuated all 155 passengers. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639861null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/New-technologies-materials-challenge-repairers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639150?ref=25 New vehicle technologies developed by OEMs will continue to challenge both the technical skills and financial acumen of the collision repair industry. That was the message delivered by Bill Haas, vice president of education and training at the Automotive Service Association, during his Wednesday morning session at NACE, "New Vehicle Technology – Arriving at Your Shop Soon!" 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639150null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Shops-miss-opportunities-to-cut-expenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639152?ref=25 Tough economic times have led many collision shops to resort to drastic cuts in staff, training and equipment in order to stay afloat. But there are many often overlooked opportunities for shops to reduce their materials, parts and overhead costs without negatively impacting their business or their employees. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639152null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/BASF-presents-claims-perspective-study-at-CIC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639460?ref=25 BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions presented Finding Common Ground: A Claims Perspective, Nov. 3 during the Collision Industry Conference in Las Vegas. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639460null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Summit-releases-mobile-phone-app-for-body-shops/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639493?ref=25 A new mobile phone application from Summit Mobile Solutions, a division of Summit Software Solutions, could help drive new business to collision shops by providing them with immediate notifications from customers when they are in an accident. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639493null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Salvage-yard-misconceptions-addressed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639154?ref=25 Insurance companies have begun asking shops to use more salvage parts, which has led to even more interaction between the collision and salvage industries. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639154null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/AkzoNobel-names-2009-Most-Influential-Women/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639467?ref=25 AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas named the 2009 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW). 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639467null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Oxy-fuel-cutting-and-heating/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639120?ref=25 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the Oxweld Trade Master GT II Outfit, an extra heavy-duty outfit for handheld oxy-fuel cutting and heating. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Amberson-wins-ABRN-Industry-Leadership-Award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639134?ref=25 Darrell Amberson, president of Lehman’s Garage, a six-location collision repair operation based in Bloomington, Minn., received the 2009 ABRN Industry Leadership Award during the Collision Industry Achievement Award ceremony Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. The awards were presented at a lunch break during the Collision Industry Conference. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639134null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Pro-Form-offering-auto-body-line-through-new-agree/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639249?ref=25 LAS VEGAS - Pro Form Products Ltd., a manufacturer of auto body specialty chemicals, introduces its line of professional auto body repair products in the United States under the Pro Form brand. The company already has an exclusive licensing agreement with Armor All to develop, distribute, market and sell a complete line of auto body and fiberglass repair products for the United States and Canadian markets under the Armor All brand. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639249null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week+-+AAPEX%2C+CARS%2C+NACE%2C+SEMA/DuPont-to-sponsor-keynote-speaker-Chesley-Sully-Su/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639116?ref=25 DuPont Performance Coatings (DuPont) will have a major presence at the annual International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nev. The show will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Nov. 4 - Nov. 7. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639116null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Collision-repair-costs-increase-in-third-quarter-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639143?ref=25 The average vehicle crash damage repair on an adjusted basis increased $164 in the third quarter, according to Mitchell International’s 2009 special NACE Edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR), a quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639143null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/BASF-Refinish-launches-new-Web-site-design/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638666?ref=25 BASF Automotive Refinish launched a new and improved Web site design with the same familiar name: www.basfrefinish.com. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/638666null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Portable-welding-machine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638654?ref=25 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the Caddy Tig 1500i and 2200i single-phase DC/CC portable welding machines. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/DuPont-business-development-managers-available-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638667?ref=25 DuPont Performance Services (DPS) has completed training and certification programs for its newly formed team of business development managers and consultants. Twenty-five DPS experts dedicated to independent and dealer repairers or large multi-shop operation accounts can be called upon by shops looking to improve productivity and profitability. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/638667null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Vehicle+Lifts/Kahuna-vehicle-lift-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638652?ref=25 Chief Automotive Technologies' Kahuna lift/pulling system enables vehicle lifting and anchoring performed nearly simultaneously without removing the vehicle from the lift. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638652/VehicleLift_638105_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638652/VehicleLift_638105_100_main.jpg 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http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/Delta-9-headlight-sealant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638649?ref=25 Fitzgerald's Restoration has developed Delta 9 Headlight Sealer. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_thumbnail.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_main.jpg http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/I-CAR+%26+CIC/I-CAR-ASE-I-CAR-Education-Foundation-and-NATEF-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638668?ref=25 I-CAR, ASE, I-CAR Education Foundation and NATEF will co-sponsor a drawing at NACE to win a Elektron Multispot MI-100 welder donated by Elektron Inc. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/638668null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/NABC-to-debut-vehicle-extrication-program-at-NACE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638680?ref=25 The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will debut its latest community service project, the First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE), a training course at 11 a.m. Nov. 6 on the Mandalay Bay trade show floor at NACE. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/638680null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Training/Pre-employment-testing-is-an-absolute-must/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638157?ref=25 Pre-employment testing is an absolute must. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638157null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Chrysler-pins-its-survival-hopes-on-Fiat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638158?ref=25 Chrysler pins its survival hopes on Fiat. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638158null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Training/Collision-repair-predictions-for-2010-and-beyond/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638155?ref=25 A plethora of heavy-hitting national carriers will have more market presence and an increased ability to drive their philosophies and claims programs, leaving smaller and regional carriers struggling to keep up with the technology and efficiencies that size brings to DRPs. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638155null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Opinion%2FCommentary/Real-change-requires-pain-suffering/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638156?ref=25 Some pain and suffering is necessary if you are going to achieve real change. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638156null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Opinion%2FCommentary/Quality-of-OEM-and-aftermarket-parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638159?ref=25 There always has been a heated debate about the quality of aftermarket vs. OEM parts. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638159null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Opinion%2FCommentary/Keeping-estimating-systems-current/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638162?ref=25 Keep your estimating system up-to-date 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638162null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Ohio-shops-file-suit-vs-Progressive/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638484?ref=25 Ohio shops file suit against Progressive over alleged steering, short pays, unlicensed DRPs. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/638484null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Training/Custom-paint-shop-achieves-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638161?ref=25 In the automotive service market, custom paint shops are in the unique and enviable position of having customers that are almost always happy to see them. It's rare that anyone willingly goes to a collision repair shop; your customers are there because they just wrecked their cars. At a custom shop, the customer is there because he loves his car. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638161null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Opinion%2FCommentary/Flat-scheduling-draws-feedback/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638153?ref=25 Flat scheduling creates challenges and opportunities. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638153null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Training/Streamline-your-operations-immediately-and-inexpen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638154?ref=25 Streamline your operations immediately and inexpensively with proper organization. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638154null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Training/Its-important-to-know-measure-your-company-culture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638163?ref=25 Shop employees need to know, abide by the company culture. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638163null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-shop-owners-to-meet-Nov-12-to-consider-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638126?ref=25 More than 60 California body shop owners have RSVP’d Gene Crozat at G&C AutoBody that they will be attending a Nov. 12 meeting he’s organizing in Sacramento to discuss the prospects of filing a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/638126null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Continental-and-Hoosier-Announce-Strategic-Allianc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638029?ref=25 The convergence of the high-performance street tire and race tire industries took a significant step forward today as Continental Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire announced a strategic alliance based on a shared vision for motorsports marketing and race proven technology. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/442009/638029null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCC-uses-humorous-videos-to-inform-entertain-custo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637517?ref=25 The collision repair industry is serious business, but it can be pretty funny too. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637517null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-acquires-ClaimTools/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637691?ref=25 Mitchell International acquired Vancouver, Canada-based ClaimTools, the creator of a digital camera and photo management solution designed to improve shop operations. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637691null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Lights-On-For-Safety-event-helps-hundreds-of-Minne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636829?ref=25 Early this month, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 15th annual Lights On For Safety event, during which volunteers and automotive technical students conducted a free inspection and replacement of exterior vehicle light bulbs for the motoring public. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636829null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Kardol-adds-two-executives/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637342?ref=25 Kardol Quality Products, makers of masking paper products, chemicals, coatings, soaps and waxes since 1939, added two new executives to its management team, Eric Kahn, chief executive officer, and Sumner Saeks, chief operating officer. Nancy Morgan returned to Kardol as vice president of sales and marketing. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637342null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/3M-donates-300000-in-products-to-I-CAR-Education-F/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637259?ref=25 3M donated 319 3M Dynamic Mixing Systems, valued at $300,000, to the I-CAR Education Foundation. The company and foundation will arrange to have the systems distributed to career and technical schools and colleges that offer collision repair and automotive refinishing training programs. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637259null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/DuPont-integrates-Web-based-system-with-ProfitNet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637332?ref=25 >DuPont and Yada Systems announced the integration of the Web-based DuPont Performance Services business improvement tools with ProfitNet Management System. The new interface will provide a communication path from ProfitNet to DuPont’s business improvement tools, eliminating the need for ProfitNet customers to rekey information. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637332null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Kentucky-association-surveys-repairers-for-insurer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637365?ref=25 The Automotive Service Council of Kentucky is conducting a survey of collision repair shops in the state to determine how they would grade insurers on how well each insurer’s policies, attitude and payment practices help ensure quality repairs and customer service for Kentucky motorists. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637365null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-Autobody-Association-named-EPA-partner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636973?ref=25 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named the California Autobody Association (CAA) an Energy Star Partner. The distinction recognizes the CAA effort to help its members increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/636973null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CSi-Complete-adds-two-services/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637033?ref=25 CSi Complete added two services designed to better serve customers in the automotive and auto physical damage industries. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/637033null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/House-Committee-passes-Consumer-Financial-Protecti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636855?ref=25 The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 3126, a bill for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), Oct. 22 in a 39-29 vote. The insurance industry was excluded from the legislation. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/636855null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Utah-judge-quashes-repairers-small-claims-court-wi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636459?ref=25 A higher court in Utah has overturned a small claims court victory achieved by a collision repairer in an alleged short-pay case involving GEICO. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/abrn/442009/636459null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Auto-repair-chain-keeps-children-warm-this-winter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635962?ref=25 An estimated 39 percent of children living in the U.S. come from families with incomes below the poverty level, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty. Each year, thousands of these children face blustery, cold winters without coats, boots or even hats and gloves. But, people can lend a helping hand this year by participating in Merlin's Snug Hugs for Kids? Winter Clothing Drive. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635962null HTML