Auto Industry Press Releases

2012 Recycled Rides Team Sets Goal to Gift At Least One Vehicle in Every State – Oak Creek, WI, February 9, 2012 – The National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, now in its sixth year, is gearing up for a successful 2012 with an ambitious goal to gift at least one vehicle in every state in the country.

PDR LINX Joins the National Auto Body Council as Its Newest Diamond-Level Member – Oak Creek, WI, January 27, 2012 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce the diamond-level membership of PDR LINX_sm, a division of Dent Zone Companies, the leading national provider of paintless dent repair (PDR) services to insurance companies, dealerships, and consumers, including the industry’s largest nationwide network of PDR technicians. diamond-level membership is the highest level of NABC corporate membership.

2012 NABC Annual Golf Outing a Virtual Sell-Out – Princeton Junction, NJ, January 3, 2012 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) would like to announce that its 2012 Annual Golf Outing presented by Hertz Rent A Car, is a virtual sell-out. A few spots remain open only because the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort has extended the courtesy of allowing the NABC to book over the sell-out amount. Once these last few openings are gone, remaining reservations will be available on a stand-by basis only, predicated on cancellations.

2012 NABC Annual Fundraiser to Be Held at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 16, 2011 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected Wednesday, January 11, 2012 for its upcoming annual golf event fundraiser, which will again take place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California. The event is held in conjunction with the NABC's open board meeting, which will take place the previous day, Tuesday, January 10.

Nominations Now Open for 2011 NABC Board – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 11, 2011 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2011 NABC board of directors election.

Search for 2011 Pride Award Nominees Off to a Fast Start – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 5, 2011 – If you are a collision repair professional who wishes a colleague to be recognized for their magnanimity, don't waste another minute! Nominations for the 2011 Pride Awards are open.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Joins NABC as Diamond Level Corporate Member – Princeton Junction, NJ, July 22, 2011 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Enterprise Rent-A-Car, an internationally known rental car brand, is the latest organization to enroll as an NABC diamond level member, the highest level of NABC corporate membership.

Safelite Auto Glass Joins NABC as a Diamond Level Member – Princeton Junction, NJ, May 15, 2011 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Safelite AutoGlass® has stepped forward to become a Diamond Level Member, the highest level of NABC corporate sponsorship.

New Chair Quinn Talks About His Vision for CIC on February 10, 2011 CREW Webcast – Anaheim Hills, CA. The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature Mike Quinn, the incoming Chairman of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) for 2011-2012. Mr. Quinn is also the co-founder of 911 Collision Centers, with locations in Arizona and Nevada.

Register Now for the NABC Annual Golf Outing in Palm Springs, California – Princeton Junction, NJ, November 30, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected January 12 for their 2011 Annual Golf Outing presented by Hertz. The outing will take place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California.

Register Now for the NABC Annual Golf Outing in Palm Springs, California – Princeton Junction, NJ, November 12, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected January 12 for their 2011 Annual Golf Outing presented by Hertz. The outing will take place at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California.

LKQ/Keystone and NSF to Discuss Assured Quality Aftermarket Replacement Parts in the October 21, 2010 CREW Webcast – Anaheim Hills, CA. The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Ron Wagman, Senior Vice President of Operations, Wholesale Parts and Terry Fortner, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development, both from LKQ/Keystone Automotive Industries, along with Rob Frayer P.E. Director of Engineering NSF International, the third party, not-for-profit entity responsible for certifying LKQ/Keystone aftermarket parts.

Stepping Through New EPA Regulations for Auto Body Painting – October, 2010 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new NESHAP 6H rule will impact automotive body shops using paint that contains Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), commonly found in most automotive paints, primers and clear coats.

Five Las Vegas Families to Receive Gift of Reliable Transportation this Coming November – Princeton Junction, NJ, October 4, 2010 – Imagine the negative impact a lack of reliable transportation has on quality of life. Getting to work, going to the doctor, or even grabbing a quart of milk at the store becomes a challenge. Most of us probably can't imagine existing without a car at our immediate disposal, yet the United States Bureau of Transportation estimates that over 15 million Americans have difficulty getting the transportation they need.

Recycled Rides Still In Need of Almost 70 Vehicles – Princeton Junction, NJ, September 20, 2010 – Recycled Rides™ is one of the most successful programs in the history of the National Auto Body Council (NABC). The program has captured the imagination of the industry like few others. This year the number of shops volunteering their time and talents to repair donated vehicles for worthy individuals and organizations without reliable transportation has almost doubled to 138.

Last Chance to Participate In Recycled Rides – Princeton Junction, NJ, May 27, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces that the deadline for participation in Recycled Rides™ is almost here. Registration for the NABC‐sponsored simultaneous vehicle donation program to improve the image of the industry closes on May 30, 2010.

Donations from Generous Car Donors Roll into NABC’s Recycled Rides at an Unprecedented Rate – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 23, 2010 – The response from those willing to donate vehicles and related services to National Auto Body Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides has so far this year reached levels unprecedented in the history of the initiative.

Nominations Now Open for NABC Board – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 20, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is accepting nominations for positions on the NABC board of directors. This is in preparation for the election that will take place at the NABC annual meeting to be held in conjunction with SEMA in Las Vegas at the Hilton Hotel convention area on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

International Autobody Marketing Group Hosts 3rd Annual Industry Conference – Phoenix, Ariz. – May 24, 2010 – International Autobody Marketing Group (IAMG), a leading corporation in the PBE industry, hosted its 3rd Annual Industry Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7, 2010.

1-800 Radiator & A/C Makes Major Commitment to Participate in NABC’s Recycled Rides Program – Princeton Junction, NJ, August 13, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that 1-800 Radiator & A/C has stepped up and committed to making generous donations to the 2010 Recycled Rides™ program.

Deadline for NABC’s Pride Nominations Closing in Fast – Princeton Junction, NJ, July 26, 2010 – The National Autobody Council would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the deadline for nominations for the 15th annual Pride Awards, September 15, 2010, is closing in fast.

Newly Assembled Pride Committee Spearheads Search for 2010 Nominations – Princeton Junction, NJ, June 1, 2010 – The search for nominees for the 15th annual National Auto Body Council (NABC) Pride Awards continues, a rejuvenated effort energized and spearheaded by the newly formed Pride committee.

EXPERT SAYS UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TODAY'S FOUR DISTINCT GENERATIONS IS CRITICAL TO RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL COLLISION REPAIR OPERATION – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – April 22, 2010 – Success in today's world of collision repair is highly dependent on how well owners and managers understand the differing attitudes and preferences in play between today’s four distinct generations.

PPG-PAINTED "GOLD DIGGER" WINS 2010 RIDLER AWARD – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – April 21, 2010 – "Gold Digger," a stunning 1933 Ford Phaeton sporting a gleaming gold PPG finish, has been named the winner of this year’s coveted Ridler Award.

Mitchell Releases Industry's Most Comprehensive Total Loss Vehicle Configuration Solution – San Diego, CA - April 13, 2010 – Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced the release of WorkCenter™ Total Loss 4.0, the latest version of the industry's most accurate, trusted and verifiable total loss vehicle valuation solution developed in conjunction with customer satisfaction and vehicle pricing expert J.D. Power and Associates.

Search for 2010 PRIDE Award Nominees Underway – Princeton Junction, NJ, April 6, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces the opening of nominations for the 15th annual PRIDE Awards, which recognize those in the collision industry who selflessly donate their time, energy and financial resources to worthy causes outside the industry.

NABC to Broadcast Second Meeting through Collision Hub – Princeton Junction, NJ, April 7, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council™ (NABC) will broadcast their Atlanta board meeting live on the Web using the collision repair networking site, Collision Hub® on April 13th at 9 a.m. EDT. This is the second meeting to be made available through Collision Hub.

United Recyclers Group Announced as Newest NABC Diamond Level Member – Princeton Junction, NJ, March 23, 2010 – United Recyclers Group, LLC (URG), a well-known partnership of automotive recyclers, is the latest organization to enroll as a diamond level member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC).

PPG RECOGNIZES AUTO COLOR SUPPLY AS 2009 PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – March 17, 2010 – PPG has named Auto Color Supply, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee as its 2009 Platinum Distributor of the Year.

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PPG HELPS OLYMPIC BOBSLEDDERS WIN THE GOLD – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – March 12, 2010 – PPG Automotive Refinish is pleased to congratulate the USA four-man Olympic bobsled team on winning the gold medal in the recent winter Olympic games held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

NABC Receives Associations Advance America Award of Excellence – Princeton Junction, NJ, March 10, 2010 – The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that it has received an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Center for Association Leadership, based in Washington, D.C. The NABC is one of only 13 organizations nationally to have the award bestowed upon it.

Inaugural NABC President’s Award Presented to Michael Quinn – Princeton Junction, NJ, March 4, 2010 – Michael Quinn, co-founder of 911 Collision Centers—with locations in Las Vegas Nevada, Tucson Arizona and Phoenix Arizona—has received the NABC President’s Award. This award has only been presented once before, to Marco Grossi by then NABC President Ed Dollar in 1999.

Mitchell Concludes Highly Successful 2010 Property & Casualty Conference – San Diego, CA - March 11, 2010 – Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced the conclusion of a very successful 2010 Mitchell Property & Casualty Conference, held March 7-10 at San Diego's historic US Grant Hotel.

Carl Garcia Receives Home Town Hero Award – Fall River – Since 1993 BankFive of Fall River, Massachusetts, has bestowed an award on local residents who are in their words, "an individual who has volunteered selflessly to benefit families, children or the elderly: and has had a positive impact on the lives of others."

PPG APPOINTS GREGORY BENCKART GENERAL MANAGER, REFINISH USCA – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – February 5, 2010 – Gregory Benckart has been appointed to general manager Automotive Refinish USCA and will assume North American responsibilities for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1.

AutoWatch® Releases New Social Media Integration Features – BRIGHTON, Mich. - February 1, 2010 – AutoWatch has announced the release of a significant new design of their online portal that allows vehicle owners to see digital images of the progress of collision repairs.

Mitchell Releases Latest Edition of Industry Trends Report – San Diego, CA - February 1, 2010 – Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today released the first quarter 2010 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR) - the company's quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics.

NEW SPRAY COATING LAW MADE EASY – Reno, NV – GRC-Pirk Management today launched a new web page “haps6h.com” which links with the U.S. EPA Collision Repair Campaign “CRC”.

I.A.M.G. PRESENTS KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL WITH 2008 VENDOR OF YEAR AWARD – Scottsdale, Ariz.  – Kimberly-Clark Professional, one of four global business segments of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, was named 2008 Vendor of the Year by The International Autobody Marketing Group (I.A.M.G.).

PPG APPOINTS JOHN OUTCALT TO VICE PRESIDENT AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – January 28, 2010 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today John R. Outcalt has been appointed vice president, automotive refinish, and will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1.

CIECA Elects 2010 Board of Trustee Officers  – Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, which oversees CIECA business matters between board meetings and maintains the Board’s agenda. Robert Turchan, Pride Autobody, representing Everest Partners, will assume the title of Past Chairman on the CIECA Executive Committee.

PPG’S NEW LOW-VOC ETCH PRIMERS APPROVED BY CHRYSLER FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS  – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – January 15, 2010 – PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor^™ P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles. SX1071 is a low-VOC, 2-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics.

PPG’S SPRING MVP CONFERENCE WILL LOOK "BEYOND TOMORROW" TO HELP COLLISION CENTERS PLAN FOR SUCCESS  – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – January 12, 2010 – PPG will host an MVP Business Solutions Conference for collision center owners and managers at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego, CA, March 28 – 30. Centering on the theme "Beyond Tomorrow," the conference agenda will focus on helping attendees shape their collision center’s business plan to deal effectively with today’s business realities while leveraging tomorrow’s opportunities.

Mitchell Fortifies Leadership with Prominent Executive Appointment  – San Diego, CA - January 11, 2010 - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced the appointment of Arthur J. ("AJ") Long as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Long will lead Mitchell's finance team and work with its executive leadership team to achieve the company's operational, financial, and strategic goals.

2009 PPG/ASE MASTER REFINISH TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR – JAMES ERDAHL  – STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – January 7, 2010 – James Erdahl received the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year Award at the ASE’s annual Board of Directors Industry Awards Dinner held in New Orleans, LA, on November 19, 2009.

New Laws Could Eliminate Illicit Shops  – Hard as this may be to believe, shop owners may soon be thanking federal and state agencies for conducting an inspection. Some shops will be able to achieve valuable certification while others will struggle to differentiate between valid and invalid qualifications.