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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2007 Archives

I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING NEAR... ARE YOU REGISTERED?

Make your travel plans now to attend the I-CAR International Annual Meeting, you may even want to wrap your family vacation around the meeting and visit Mickey! This year's meeting will take place at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida. Learn from renown Keynote speakers, attend Tech Clinics, take an I-CAR class or Qualification Test (must pre-register ahead of time), and network with other collision industry professionals.

Agenda, registration information, and hotel information is available on the I-CAR web site at www.i-car.com. designations.

THATCHAM'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING

I-CAR announces that Peter Roberts, Chief Executive of the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre (‘Thatcham’) will address I-CAR International Annual Meeting attendees at the upcoming 2007 event being held July 26–28 in Orlando, Florida.  

Roberts' presentation "Thatcham – Setting the Standards, Raising the Skills," which will cover the challenges the organization faces concerning new vehicle structures and European and Asian brand technologies, will be held during the Farewell Ceremony & Luncheon on Saturday, July 28.

Serving as the company's only Executive Director, Roberts was appointed as Chief Executive of Thatcham in March 2001. His early career included marketing management positions in GKN, Swish Products, and Northern Engineering Industries. Directorships include Pirelli Tyres; Partco Group Plc, Europe's largest distributor of automotive aftermarket parts; Automotive Skills Ltd; and EuroNCAP, of which Thatcham is a member company. He is also Chairman of the Vehicle Systems Installation Board. He was awarded the Bodyshop "Achiever of the Year award" in 2003 and the automotive industry's "Outstanding Personality of the Year award" 2007.

TECH CLINICS AMONG HIGHLIGHTS OF UPCOMING I-CAR INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING

Tech clinics, always popular with collision industry professionals, will be featured as part of the 2007 I-CAR International Annual Meeting at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL.

A variety of tech clinics conducted by leading industry organizations will be presented from Thursday, July 26 through Friday, July 27. Over 25 tech clinics will be offered, with each clinic being 45 minutes in length. The schedule will allow attendees the flexibility to attend the programs that best fit their schedule and training needs.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

9 – 9:45 a.m.
Automotive International, Inc. - Replacement of Corrosion Protection

Car-O-Liner Company - Changes in Estimating and Repairing Structural Damage


10 – 10:45 a.m.
ALLDATA LLC - The Value of OEM Information

I-CAR MQT - Mobile Qualification Test Update


11 – 11:45 a.m.
SEM Products, Inc. - Interior and Exterior Repair and Refinishing for the Collision Industry

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division - Is Your Surface Ready for Waterborne Paint?


1 – 1:45 p.m.
NuGen I.T. Inc. - Direct Repair Self Management Best Practices

Meguiar's, Inc. - Simplified Defect Removal for Today's Finishes


2 – 2:45 p.m.
I-CAR - 5&2, 10&2 – Do you know your 2007/2008 Gold Class and Platinum Requirements?


3:15 – 4 p.m.
International Epoxies & Sealers - Automotive Foams - How to Use Properly

Celette North America, Inc. - Structural straightening - is it possible?


4:15 – 5 p.m.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - Toyota Hybrid Technology and Collision Repair Safety

BASF Corporation – Catch the Wave



Friday, July 27, 2007

9 – 9:45 a.m.
Wurth USA Inc. - Two-Part Repair Products

E.A.R.S. North America, Inc. - Closed Loop Air Compressor and Air Toll Technology

ProSpot International, Inc. - New Metals, New Welders

I-CAR - 5&2, 10&2 – Do you know your 2007/2008 Gold Class and Platinum Requirements?


10 – 10:45 a.m.
CSi Complete, Inc. - Customer-Based Organizational Change

American Iron and Steel Institute - Repairability of Advanced High-Strength Steels

I-CAR Education Foundation - The future of the industry is in your hands! How you and the I-CAR Education Foundation can make a difference


11 – 11:45 a.m.
General Motors Corporation - General Motors Service Repair Information

Norton - Epoxy vs. Urethane Seam Sealers


1 – 1:45 p.m.
JNE BOR-ON - Identification of New Steels

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division - Paint Masking Solutions

Lord Corporation - From OEM Assembly to the Aftermarket - Sharing Industry Knowledge

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation - New Waterborne Base Coat/Clear Coat Technology


2 – 2:45 p.m.
The Chrysler Group - What's New at the Chrysler Group

I-CAR - I-CAR Volunteers – Getting Creative on a Local Level

Tech Clinics are subject to change.

CELETTE NORTH AMERICA OFFERS PROMOTION TO I-CAR GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS DESIGNATED BUSINESSES
Gold Class

In recognition of their commitment to training, Celette North America will extend I-CAR Gold Class Professionals businesses a limited time promotional sales discount on Celette equipment. Gold Class designated business will receive a 10% discount from the MSRP price of Celette equipment from July through October 2007.

"Celette North America has been a supporter of I-CAR for many years, and would like to increase that support by specifically recognizing those businesses that have achieved the Gold Class Professionals training designation," explained Celette North America President Sylvain Julien. "We are excited to honor their dedication by extending the promotional discount to Gold Class designated businesses."

I-CAR President & CEO Tom McGee said, "I-CAR is grateful for the strong industry support shown to the Gold Class Professionals program. Celette's initiative is an illustration that the Gold Class designation is truly an industry benchmark of training dedication and we are thankful that they have elected to provide this offer to I-CAR Gold Class Professional businesses that are so dedicated to training."

For a complete list of Celette's products and equipment, visit www.celette-na.com or call 800.235.3883.

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To see classes currently scheduled near you utilize the "Quick Class Search" function on the I-CAR home page. Simply enter in your ZIP/Postal Code and view a list of the scheduled I-CAR classes that are closest to you.

Summer classes will be held in the Canadian office but classes can be scheduled anywhere there is a demand. To request a faxed class schedule or to request scheduling near you please contact I-CAR Canadian Manager Tracey Blouin at 800.422.7456 or tracey.blouin@i-car.com.

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