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Daimler approves Standox Automotive Paint Systems

March 23, 2009

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Standox solvent-borne and waterborne paint systems for cars and commercial vehicles have received global approval for the refinishing of Daimler vehicles.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

Profit motive: Tossing away profits

March 1, 2009
By:Ron Kuehn

The relevance of the phrase "a dollar saved is a dollar earned" is something every collision shop owner can relate to, especially in today's tough economy. There are probably plenty of unrealized savings in your shop in the form of material costs, which you can cut simply by cutting down on waste. Improving paint and material gross profits especially pays great dividends. These additional savings go straight to your bottom line.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

New Ford tech center aims to reduce repair costs

February 24, 2009

Ford is looking to drive down repair and insurance costs by opening a new Paint and Body Technology Center in Inkster, Mich.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

Spies Hecker paints approved for Mercedes-Benz

February 23, 2009

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Daimler AG reconfirmed its global approval of Spies Hecker products and services for the Mercedes-Benz brand. Key foundations of the relationship are Spies Hecker services, global supplies, expert advice and its solvent borne and waterborne paint systems.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

The Profit Motive: MONEY BALANCING ACT

February 1, 2009

I once worked for a large corporation whose chief financial officer provided the following strategy to our division every year. "Sell more, spend less!" This simple plan produced improvement year after year in the stock price. While selling more is always a good strategy to improve the financial shape of a company, let's not overlook the benefits of spending less – of budgeting wisely.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

Profit Motive: AVOIDING OFFICE OOPS IN OFFICE OPS

January 1, 2009

A successful entrepreneur once told me that business is a game you passionately play to win every day. Profit is how you keep score. Are you winning your game? Let's look at a way to raise your score.

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