OEM Summit at SEMA to look at hidden dangers of advancing tech
Las Vegas, Nevada — September 28, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has revealed the line-up of panelists participating in the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions as part of the 2017 SEMA Show. The 2017 SEMA Show takes place October 31 to November 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Summit topics […]
SEMA Show 2017 set to heat up the desert with cool customs and new products
By Josh White Las Vegas, Nevada — September 6, 2017 — It’s just a few short weeks until the Las Vegas Convention Centre opens its doors for the 2017 SEMA Show. The annual event has a lot to offer for collision repair professionals, including educational presentations, the New Products Showcase, and over 2,400 exhibitors. The […]
SCRS premieres final MIG/MAG welding video
Toronto, Ontario — August 8, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) premiered its third and final MIG/MAG welding information video. According to the SCRS, the goals of their videos, available for free and on YouTube, are to support and encourage exemplary business, provide the leadership and visibility needed to develop the image of […]
VIDEO: Setup, settings and training for MIG/MAG welding
By CRM Staff Prosser, Washington — July 9, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released the second of three new SCRS Education Committee video discussions on the topic of MIG/MAG welding. The first video in the series featured Andy Dingman of Dingman’s Collision Center, Michael Bradshaw of K&M Collision, Toby Chess […]
VIDEO: Digging into power requirements for welding
Prosser, Washington — June 8, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released the first of three new SCRS Education Committee video discussions on the topic of MIG/MAG welding. The first video in the series focuses on equipment and power considerations in your collision repair facility. Andy Dingman of Dingman’s […]
VIDEO: Experts highlight the differences between scanning and calibration
By CRM Staff Diamond Bar, California — May 1, 2017 — Scanning and calibration are very different processes. A new video from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) looks into the differences, as well as examining the process of scanning and diagnosing vehicle diagnostic trouble codes, as well as the associated calibration steps. […]
VIDEO: Aftermarket scan tools panel discussion
Prosser, Washington — February 2, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led several sessions with a focus on emerging trends in vehicle technology during the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2016 SEMA Show. SCRS has just launched the second video capturing the discussion on scan tools. The first segment featured […]
VIDEO: Restoring vehicle functionality with scanning and diagnostics
Prosser, Washington — January 23, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led a number of sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show that focused on emerging trends in vehicle technology. SCRS has recently released the first of two videos that captured the discussion on Restoring Vehicle Functionality through Electronic Technology and Diagnostics. This […]
Steve Trapp of Axalta on ‘how to win’
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania — November 23, 2016 — The marketplace is competitive, but Steve Trapp of Axalta has tips on the best ways to sell and market your services. Trapp is North America Services Manager for Axalta Coating Systems. Trapp’s presentation, “Selling and Marketing in an Increasingly Competitive Marketplace,” was part of the Society of […]
Valspar’s Charlie Whitaker to lead talent acquisition seminar at SEMA
Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 27, 2016 — Valspar Automotive is bringing a new course to the 2016 SEMA Show that just might pique the interest of anyone struggling to find great collision repair talent. Charlie Whitaker, the company’s Quality First Technical Manager, will lead the topic, “Developing New Talent in a Shrinking Workforce While Reducing […]