Women’s Industry Network kicks off sponsorship campaign
Leesburg, Virginia — October 15, 2015 — The next year marks the 10th anniversary of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN). WIN is committed to supporting women who have chosen the collision repair industry as their professional home, and the organization depends upon the support and generosity of individuals and organizations in the industry to do […]
Japanese execs indicted in price fixing scam
By Jeff Sanford Washington, DC — October 14, 2015 — A federal grand jury in Covington, Kentucky, has returned an indictment against a group of Japanese automotive executives alleged to have participated in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for the sale of automotive body sealing products sold in the United States. The […]
Price erosion and protecting the vital role of the jobber
by Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 14, 2015 — The SEMA 2015 event is right around the corner. This year’s event takes place in Las Vegas. It runs from November 2 to 6. Collision Repair magazine has been in contact with some of the scheduled presenters to give you a sneak peek of what to […]
ARA pulls out the stops for 72nd annual convention
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 14, 2105 — The annual Convention & Exposition of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is easily one of the biggest events on the auto recycling calendar, drawing together professionals from all across Canada and the US. This year’s convention, the organization’s 72nd, took place in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
LJ Peters hosts ‘Amazing Race’ in Whistler
By Jeff Sanford Whistler, British Columbia — October 14, 2015 — Calgary-based LJ Peters held its 13th Annual Summit meeting in Whistler last week. The company is a warehousing firm supplying body shop supplies to jobbers throughout Western Canada. The summit is an annual tradition for the firm, designed to show appreciation for clients, as […]
ARA Convention 2015
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