News Briefs
ASA Web Site Receives Award
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) Web site has been chosen as a Select Site by the editors of the Dow Jones Business Directory (http://www.bd.jones.com). Nine automotive industry sites were selected for this recognition. ASA's site was featured in the Business Directory during the week of Oct. 12, 1998.
The Dow Jones site's main purpose is to help Internet users find reliable information on the Web. The ASA site was rated well above average in the four categories of content, speed, navigation and design.
"The ASA site was considered, along with thousands of other business sites in many categories, and was chosen because we feel it provides exceptional value to our readers," said Glenn Fannick, senior producer, Dow Jones Business Directory.
The ASA Web site was established in 1995. If you have questions or comments about the site, contact Alissa Arford-Leyl, ASA's communications specialist/webmaster, at (800) 272-7467, ext. 234 or send e-mail to alissa@asashop.org.
NACE Sells Out Exhibit Space
Exhibit space for the 1998 International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) is sold-out, exceeding projections of 2,700 exhibit booths. NACE '98, which will take place Dec. 3-6 in Dallas, Texas, is expected to draw more than 35,000 industry professionals from approximately 80 countries. The show will feature more than 30 educational seminars and several acclaimed keynote speakers, including Larry King, host of CNN's "Larry King Live;" Peter Ueberroth, an American business legend; and Lyn St. James, Indy race car driver.
I-CAR Announces 20th Anniversary International Meeting
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will hold its 20th Anniversary International Annual Meeting July 22-25, 1999, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill.
The meeting will provide forums and panel for attendees to ask questions, offer advice and comment on I-CAR's current activities and future direction. For more information, call I-CAR at (800) 422-7872.
EPA Storage Tank Enforcement Strategy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a strategy for the enforcement of underground storage tank (UST) regulations. By Dec. 22, 1998, all storage tanks installed before Dec. 22, 1988, that are not protected against corrosion, spills, and overfills must be corrected. EPA has announced that it will not extend the deadline and that violations will result in monetary penalties. Further, there will be no "grace period" in which penalties can be corrected without a penalty.
According to the guidance issued by EPA, it will rely on states to monitor and enforce compliance with the UST requirements leading up to the deadline. EPA will, however, work with the states to outreach to UST owners and operators, provide information, and help train UST inspectors.
Operating a UST that is not equipped to protect against corrosion, spills, and overfills after Dec. 22, 1998, will be illegal. EPA has announced that it will not allow substandard tanks to continue in operation after that date and recommends that owners and operators discontinue use of these tanks until they are upgraded, replaced, or permanently closed.
AMI Seeks Input for New Course
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) ( http://www.amionline.org) is seeking your assistance to help them develop a new business management course that is useful to the majority of automotive service professionals and business owners.
AMI needs to know what accounting software automotive service businesses are using. E-mail responses to jberry@amionline.org, including manufacturer, product name and version.
PPG Drives Forward with Ferrari
PPG has signed a new sponsorship to become an official supplier to the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Formula One Team. Ferrari's world-famous Formula One Racing Team will carry the PPG logo, and PPG will offer technical assistance to reduce the weight of the paint used on the vehicles.
PPG currently supplies the paint for all Ferrari's production cars, and in 1997, PPG was appointed as the sole, approved refinish paint supplier by Ferrari to its body shops worldwide.
All Pro Collects Toys for Toddlers
All Pro/Bumper To Bumper plans to make Christmas a little brighter for families in need. More than 3,000 All Pro/Bumper To Bumper locations nationwide will serve as toy drop-off sites for the Toys for Toddlers toy drive.
In conjunction with other local organizations, All Pro/Bumper To Bumper adopts families in their communities who will benefit from toys, as well as cash donations that help provide holiday dinners.
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AutoInc. Magazine ® Vol. XLVI, November 1998 (http://www.asashop.org)