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NORTHEAST 2021 Schedule of Events
***Event schedule subject to change.
AASP/NJ is proud to announce that NORTHEAST 2021 badge registration will now include FREE educational opportunities for all attendees Friday and Saturday!
All classes held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands, just steps from the Meadowlands Expo Center. Attendance is first-come, first-served; open to NORTHEAST attendees only. Must present NORTHEAST badge ID for admittance.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
3pm | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
OEM Workshop: Ford Discusses Accessing Repair Information, Collision Sectioning Procedures for Aluminum Gerry Bonanni, Ford Motor Company & Pete Fryzel, I-CAR
This workshop, presented by Ford Motor Company in cooperation with I-CAR(®, is intended to provide a variety of useful information about Ford vehicles, technological advancements and collision repairs. It will overview Ford’s collision philosophy, review current product lines, navigate Ford Resources, identify the most frequent types of damage on Ford vehicles and discuss the latest collision repair methods. Ford will demonstrate how to access several collision repair resources during the workshop, so we encourage you to bring a laptop computer or tablet with you.
Three takeaways for the attendees: 1) Education on available Ford collision resources, including FordCrashParts.com and Motorcraftservice.com 2) Information on sectioning procedures, specifically for aluminum vehicles (F-series, Super Duty, Expedition and Navigator) 3) Overview on the all new electric Mustang Mach-E and Ford Bronco
5pm TRADE SHOW OPENS
5pm | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
It’s Not Just About DTCs: Overview of Calibrations Mike Anderson, Collision Advice & Jake Rodenroth
Scanning is NOT just about the DTC’s, and here we share insights and real world examples of why you need to also check the values of the ADAS Components on some OEM vehicles. They will explain why you can’t rely on just looking for DTC’s and how/why you need to view the LIVE Data.
Attendees gain first hand insights in regards to calibrations and how to position yourself for the future to ensure safe and proper repairs. • Verifying the horizontal and vertical specifications of the ADAS Components • Test Drives and Why they matter • What issues will NOT Trigger DTCs • Documentation for reimbursement and liability
7pm | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
Collision Repair 2035: Trends and Technologies that will Force the Collision Industry to Reinvent Itself by 2035! Frank Terlep, Co-Founder and CEO – Auto Techcelerators, LLC
By participating in this session, attendees will be introduced to more than 20 trends and technologies that will dramatically change the industry by 2035, understand how these same trends and technologies are affecting the industry today, discuss what the industry needs to do between now and 2035 to survive and thrive, and generate their own list of actionable ideas!
10pm TRADE SHOW CLOSES
10pm - 12am | Embassy Suites Secaucus Meadowlands
NORTHEAST Exhibitor Appreciation After-Party Hosted by AASP/NJ
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
10am TRADE SHOW OPENS
10am | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
Getting and Staying Certified – OEM Repair Requirements and Relationships Intertwined Dave Gruskos, Reliable Automotive Equipment & Michael Bradshaw, K&M Collision
How to build and maintain relationships with sponsoring dealers. Key factors in being a true partner, quality repairs, right equipment and more!
11:30am | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
Using Total Losses, Diminished Value, Loss of Use and the Appraisal Clause to Increase Your Customer Referral Base John Walczuk, President, ZB Negotiations; Allen Lipp, Automotive Consulting Professionals
How to use no cost services and guide your customers through a total loss, diminished value or loss of use claim. Gain an understanding of when and how the appraisal clause is the best alternative in a total loss claim. Help your customer see the value and understanding you have and make a negative experience into a positive referral for your shop.
1pm | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
Your Key To Success: Optimize Your Labor Lee Rush, Sherwin-Williams
With constantly changing market dynamics, this session provides insights that ensure optimization through predictive and intelligent analytics that adapt with your work environment, capacity, inventory, and available skilled labor hours. Utilizing labor correctly is essential to being truly agile and profitably sustainable in the collision repair industry. Upon successful completion of this course, participant will be able to: • Increase Technician Labor Utilization • Increase Shop Touch Time • Increase Vehicle Throughput • Drive Production Efficiencies • Improve Customer Satisfaction
3pm | Embassy Suites - Meadowlands I & II
Productive Refinishing Processes John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager, BASF
