Elite Education: Dave Luehr and Elite Body Shop Solutions to host free webinar
Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions has announced the next installment in the free elite webinar series, featuring CCC Information Services director and industry analyst Susanna Gotsch. What to Expect in 2020, a seminar discussing developments in the automobile industry in 2019 and what that may mean in 2020 will be held on Tuesday, Oct. […]
Tech Check: AIA Canada to host free webinar on emerging technologies
With new automotive technologies taking the repair industry by storm, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) has announced a webinar discussing how emerging auto technology will impact small- and medium-sized aftermarket businesses. The free webinar will take place from 2 p.m to 3 p.m EST on Oct. 23 and will feature Roger Francis, director […]
The Journey to Operational Excellence
Dave Luehr – September 2019 One of the commonalities between most collision repair shops is chaos. I believe many shop owners have become complacent with chaos, chalking it up as a “normal” part of the industry. This belief in my opinion is insanity. Having been involved with collision repair for over 35 years now, I […]
Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions Presents: “Talent Shortage! What Can Be Done?”
Nashville, TN – August 15, 2019 – Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announces the next installment in the FREE Elite Webinar Series. “Talent Shortage! What Can Be Done?” will feature Dave Luehr, along with Erick Bickett, of Fix Auto USA and the Collision Career Institute, and special guest, Amber Ritter, COO of Collision Career […]
I-CAR’s Training and Recognition Program Enhancements Benefit Collision Repairers
I-CAR’s Training and Recognition Program Enhancements Benefit Collision Repairers Join I-CAR’s Nick Notte on July 30th at 1:00 PM CDT as he goes live with Dave Luehr to inform you with all you need to know about I-CAR’s latest Professional Development Program (PDP). This informative I-CAR webinar will provide important details about how the organization continues […]
HOSTING THE HEROES
Skills Canada competitors take training to the next level at SATA’s Ontario training facility By Cindy MacDonald Six competitors and their trainers gathered near Toronto in March in preparation for the car painting competition at World Skills, to be held in Russia later this year. The Skills Canada car painting team hosted several other teams […]
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Building training into the business model By Cindy MacDonald Training is built into the business model of Excellence Auto. It allows the collision repair business to focus on high-end brands, to empower employees and to add new talent through apprenticeships. “Training and continuous education are important for our licensed technicians, especially at this point in […]
TRAINING WITH A TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE
Fix Auto’s training centre uses top-notch equipment for collision repair, auto service and glass repair By Cindy MacDonald Fix Automotive Network (FAN) is set to open its first training centre. Located at the company’s Ontario regional office in Milton, the new training facility includes 575 square metres of shop space and a separate 18-seat classroom. […]
MAKING REPAIRING PLAIN
Sask Polytech sets out a syllabus for the future By Cindy MacDonald Saskatchewan Polytechnic has upgraded its two autobody training facilities with up-to-date equipment and a focus on modern repair techniques to prepare students for careers in collision repair. The school has made many equipment purchases in the last few years and gone through a […]
MASTERING THE BURDENS OF COMMAND
Why good leaders continually question conventional wisdom By Cindy MacDonald In the collision repair industry now, there is a sense of urgency regarding technical training, and a lot of discussion related to OEM training for certification. Meanwhile, process improvement and standardized operating procedures are still key for businesses looking to improve profitability. Technical training and […]
