Click logo for Body Language Volume XXIX, end of year 2009 edition (7.8mb PDF)

A sampling of the Information available through Collision Parts Journal and Body Language.

Indianapolis on the fast track for ABPA in 2010
HOUSTON--“We have no problem,” at least as it pertains to the site selection for the late April, 2010, annual convention--ABPA’s 30th.READ

Motor speedway hall of fame
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, located five miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis on the grounds of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing. In 1987, the museum and Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark. Read

ABPA in Tampa 2011
Reversing a decision it made in Charlotte, the Board voted to switch locations in Florida for the April, 2011, annual convention. READ

Gillis claims certification standards make a difference
WASHINGTON--CAPA’s Jack Gillis during NACE week issues a broadside warning on the subject of marketing programs being substituted for legitimate independent, validated quality standards. READ

Most Influenctial Women in the Industry
LAS VEGAS--Sponsors of one of NACE week’s most attractive and appealing programs--MIW--are heading off in a new direction. READ

Front and Center
LAS VEGAS--Call if Operation Front and Center but Nick Scheid is simply tired of seeing the industry become the target of every shop owner and or organization with an agenda of agitation.
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Georgia’s Richard Marencin steps up to lead BRD in early development stages
CHARLOTTE--When Richard Marencin, owner of Bumpers Plus, stepped forth to voluntarily lead with the formation of ABPA’s new Bumpers Recycler Division (BRD), it was only a continuation of a service career which began a half dozen years ago, in 2003. READ

Gillis says CAPA plans on certifying bumpers, rebars
CHARLOTTE--CAPA is currently reviewing its approach to the marketplace with the objective of clearly defining the difference between those parts that meet CAPA’s standards and those that don’t. READ

Some Charolette Pix

May June 2009 issue of Body Language (4.5 mb)

June-July issue of Body Language. (1.1MB .pdf)

April-May issue of Body Language (5.7MB .pdf)

ABPA urges congress to institute Auto Repair Clause