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ASA to Hold ASRW 2014 in Detroit Alongside I-CAR and CIC July 28–Aug 2 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Boston that the NACE expo will be moving away from its traditional fall event schedule to stage a summer show beginning in Detroit in 2014. NACE (the International Autobody Congress & Exposition), I–CAR (Inter–Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) and CIC (Collision Industry Conference) have announced the formation of Industry Week 2014, uniting several of the industry’s key events. The announcement was made by ASA Executive Director Dan Ris-
ley at the opening of this week’s CIC meetings at the Westin Boston Waterfront. Speaking in front of the assembly, Risley said the move backs the ASA’s promise he relayed at CIC in April that NACE will see substantial changes in the coming years. Industry week will take place July 28–Aug. 2, 2014 at Detroit’s Cobo Center, and has the following preliminary schedule of events: Tuesday, July 29 – CIC Meeting & Reception Wednesday, July 30 – I–CAR Conference & Reception See ASRW 2014, Page 13
Rodney Pierini is President & CEO of CAWA
serves as the voice of the aftermarket parts industry in the West. We sat down with Pierini recently to discuss his organization and how its role affects and impacts the aftermarket/warehouse parts business within the collision industry in the three states he represents and also on a national level. ABN: While representing your membership, how do your goals feed into the collision industry and how do you support your membership in these areas?
RP: The collision industry is a segment of the automotive aftermarket and as such we are in the business to See Rodney Pierini Interview, Page 48
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State Lawmakers Around U.S. Consider Or Approve Legislation Affecting Body Shops by John Yoswick
Dozens of proposed laws that will have an impact on collision repairers get introduced in state capitols around the country every year. Paying attention to them—even if they aren’t up for consideration in your state now—can pay off because you may be interested in getting similar laws enacted in your state. Conversely, a bill you don’t like in another state could make its way to your Capitol, so it’s helpful to know what to watch for. Here’s a look at some of the bills that have recently been introduced, are under consideration or have been passed by lawmakers around the country. Parts-related legislation A New York bill (A 7234) (similar to
one introduced in Maryland) takes aim at PartsTrader by prohibiting an insurer from requiring a shop to use a specific vendor or process for the procurement of parts or materials necessary for repair of a vehicle. Another New York bill (A 3872) introduced would require consumer notification and consent regarding the type of parts to be used in repairing their vehicle, and would prohibit the use of anything other than new OEM parts for vehicles less than three years old. A similar bill (HB 362) in Vermont would place a 2-year ban on the insurer-use of the parts on new cars. New regulations that will go into effect in California early next year place significant new limitations on the use of non-OEM parts in that state. See Legislation Affecting Shops, Page 14
Special Cerritos Tradeshow Draws About 400 and 50 Vendors for Training and Fundraiser A special tradeshow and training event was held June 26 in Cerritos, CA, for southern California shops. The unique tradeshow included an evening of training for advance vehicle technology repairs. Approximately 50 vendors and nearly 400 people attended. The event was also a fundraiser for California Autobody Association chapter president Linda Holcomb of the Glendale/Foothill chapter. Holcomb is currently in treatment for breast cancer and $8,500 in funds raised from this event will go towards her medical expenses. Attendees included independent shops, MSOs, consolidators franchises, insurance field appraisers and OEMs representing Toyota, Audi, Porsche, and BMW. The tradeshow was organized by industry leaders Toby Chess and Lillian Maimone. The tradeshow was held from 2-6 p.m., with dinner from 6-7 p.m., and OEM training sessions
were held from 7-9 p.m. Vendors showcased their new products and services.
Event organizers Toby Chess and Lillian Maimone
Representatives from the following companies were in attendance: 1st Class Collision of Murrieta AES Technologies AkzoNobel Coatings ALLDATA Angel Warehouse Annex Paint See Cerritos Tradeshow, Page 20
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