Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:14

By Zane Clark

student build
High-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project vehicle build featuring a pre-owned ’15 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited purchased and donated by SEMA.

SEMA has launched a new program designed to support and engage high-school students in the automotive hobby. As part of the pilot program, high-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project vehicle build—including tracking time, expenses and associated resources—using a pre-owned vehicle purchased and donated by SEMA.

Matt Bernal of Bernal Auto Style—which offers design services and project-vehicle support—was recently invited to participate in a teleconference with the Santa Fe ECO Auto Shop Program and help bring their vision to life.

“I like to think the rendering is what turns an idea into a real project, not only for the students, but all involved,” Bernal explained. “It’s also a marketing tool to incite public excitement about a project, while at the same time validating that project.”

Prior to meeting with Bernal, the students created a build sheet for the ’15 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that included:

  • A 6-in. arm suspension kit with an external reservoir
  • A front/rear locking differential
  • headlights
  • 17x10-in. rims
  • 37x12.5-in. tires
  • Front/rear fenders
  • A snorkel
  • A front bumper
  • A vented hood
  • A spare tire swing carrier
  • A winch
  • Rock sliders
  • Skid plates
  • A 50-in. light bar
  • A 30-in. light bar
  • Cube LED light pods
  • LED halo headlights
  • LED taillights
  • A front grille
  • Door rockers fenders
  • A hood cowl scoop

SEMA continues to support the project, and is helping to secure parts donations and volunteers to serve as mentors to the students. Those interested in supporting the project or wanting more details should contact SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark.

Help support this build.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:14

By Zane Clark

student build
High-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project vehicle build featuring a pre-owned ’15 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited purchased and donated by SEMA.

SEMA has launched a new program designed to support and engage high-school students in the automotive hobby. As part of the pilot program, high-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project vehicle build—including tracking time, expenses and associated resources—using a pre-owned vehicle purchased and donated by SEMA.

Matt Bernal of Bernal Auto Style—which offers design services and project-vehicle support—was recently invited to participate in a teleconference with the Santa Fe ECO Auto Shop Program and help bring their vision to life.

“I like to think the rendering is what turns an idea into a real project, not only for the students, but all involved,” Bernal explained. “It’s also a marketing tool to incite public excitement about a project, while at the same time validating that project.”

Prior to meeting with Bernal, the students created a build sheet for the ’15 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that included:

  • A 6-in. arm suspension kit with an external reservoir
  • A front/rear locking differential
  • headlights
  • 17x10-in. rims
  • 37x12.5-in. tires
  • Front/rear fenders
  • A snorkel
  • A front bumper
  • A vented hood
  • A spare tire swing carrier
  • A winch
  • Rock sliders
  • Skid plates
  • A 50-in. light bar
  • A 30-in. light bar
  • Cube LED light pods
  • LED halo headlights
  • LED taillights
  • A front grille
  • Door rockers fenders
  • A hood cowl scoop

SEMA continues to support the project, and is helping to secure parts donations and volunteers to serve as mentors to the students. Those interested in supporting the project or wanting more details should contact SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark.

Help support this build.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:10

By SEMA Editors

2016 Show Floor
Each product entered in the New Products Showcase includes detailed product information that is immediately available to buyers at the Show.

The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and media looking for the latest products from the specialty-equipment market’s top companies. The Showcase is a collection of the latest product introductions and updates to signature lines. Exhibitors that place products in the Showcase will attract more business during the Show and benefit from additional outreach well after the Show is over.

Each product entered in the Showcase includes detailed product information and traditional descriptive signs, and the product information is immediately available to buyers at the Show. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine during the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free; each additional product is $75 until Friday, October 6. After the deadline, each additional product entered is $150.

Exhibitors: Enter the 2017 SEMA Show New Products Showcase at www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts.

More information about the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:10

By SEMA Editors

2016 Show Floor
Each product entered in the New Products Showcase includes detailed product information that is immediately available to buyers at the Show.

The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and media looking for the latest products from the specialty-equipment market’s top companies. The Showcase is a collection of the latest product introductions and updates to signature lines. Exhibitors that place products in the Showcase will attract more business during the Show and benefit from additional outreach well after the Show is over.

Each product entered in the Showcase includes detailed product information and traditional descriptive signs, and the product information is immediately available to buyers at the Show. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine during the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free; each additional product is $75 until Friday, October 6. After the deadline, each additional product entered is $150.

Exhibitors: Enter the 2017 SEMA Show New Products Showcase at www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts.

More information about the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:05

By Juan Torres

young guns
Austin Haynes won the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July, and will participate in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA Show.

For 24-year-old Austin Haynes, winning the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July will result in a dream come true. That’s because for his victory, he was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle-build competitions—SEMA Battle of the Builders—during the trade-only 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3.

“I have never been to the SEMA Show; it’s something I read about in magazines and watched on TV, but would only dream about,” Haynes said. “Winning the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns title is completely unbelievable. It’s a dream come true. I never expected to win. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out there a little bit and show what I can do.”

Haynes’ ’70 Chevy C-10 will now go head-to-head against hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s top builders in the exclusive competition. In addition, SEMA Battle of the Builders participants get a chance to participate in the SEMA Cruise during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—and possibly be featured in the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which makes it possible for consumers to connect with manufacturers and see the great new products and trends that debut at the SEMA Show.

Haynes acquired the C-10 when he was 15-years-old as a project for him to learn and put together a hot-rod truck.

“We pulled it out of a field, and it was in such bad shape that the seat fell through the floorboard when we took it to the shop,” Haynes said. “It had a motor, but it didn’t work. I did the bodywork, console, suspension, cut the bedwood, everything, and it wasn’t really done until I was 20–21.”

The build process not only taught Haynes the tools and skills of the build trade but also how to be patient.

“I did everything on the truck myself, but a lot came following the advice of others who would help guide me and then would come back and point out my mistakes,” he said. “Building the C-10 gave me the chance to learn from others with more experience. It showed me that a little hard work and dedication could result in something worthwhile.”

In an effort to support young builders and recognize them as the future of the industry, SEMA created the Young Guns regional program this year and partnered with car shows to highlight builders 27-years-old or younger, six of whom will be sent to the 2017 SEMA Show.

“We partnered with Bonnier due to the excellence of their shows, including the Street Machine Summer Nationals, and to recognize and encourage participation of young builders from around the country,” said SEMA Vice President of Marketing, PR and Communications Ira Gabriel. “The youth are essential to our industry. There are many amazing and talented younger enthusiasts and vehicle builders who can look to the SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders and get excited about our industry.”

Haynes is now looking forward to not only attending the SEMA Show, but also participating in it.

“I’m not sure what to expect; I plan to hang out and enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to meeting individuals with the same passion for cars. I want to see their builds, their work and learn ideas from them. At small car shows, you see amazing builds, but always know there is another level of car builds and craftsmanship; the SEMA Show is that next level. I’m just a small-town boy who baled hay to earn extra money to build my truck. Just going to the SEMA Show and competing in Battle of the Builders is a dream come true. I would probably stop breathing if I won.”

Learn more about SEMA Battle of the Builders by visiting www.sema.org/botb. For more information on Bonnier and the Street Machine Nationals, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:05

By Juan Torres

young guns
Austin Haynes won the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July, and will participate in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA Show.

For 24-year-old Austin Haynes, winning the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July will result in a dream come true. That’s because for his victory, he was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle-build competitions—SEMA Battle of the Builders—during the trade-only 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3.

“I have never been to the SEMA Show; it’s something I read about in magazines and watched on TV, but would only dream about,” Haynes said. “Winning the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns title is completely unbelievable. It’s a dream come true. I never expected to win. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out there a little bit and show what I can do.”

Haynes’ ’70 Chevy C-10 will now go head-to-head against hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s top builders in the exclusive competition. In addition, SEMA Battle of the Builders participants get a chance to participate in the SEMA Cruise during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—and possibly be featured in the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which makes it possible for consumers to connect with manufacturers and see the great new products and trends that debut at the SEMA Show.

Haynes acquired the C-10 when he was 15-years-old as a project for him to learn and put together a hot-rod truck.

“We pulled it out of a field, and it was in such bad shape that the seat fell through the floorboard when we took it to the shop,” Haynes said. “It had a motor, but it didn’t work. I did the bodywork, console, suspension, cut the bedwood, everything, and it wasn’t really done until I was 20–21.”

The build process not only taught Haynes the tools and skills of the build trade but also how to be patient.

“I did everything on the truck myself, but a lot came following the advice of others who would help guide me and then would come back and point out my mistakes,” he said. “Building the C-10 gave me the chance to learn from others with more experience. It showed me that a little hard work and dedication could result in something worthwhile.”

In an effort to support young builders and recognize them as the future of the industry, SEMA created the Young Guns regional program this year and partnered with car shows to highlight builders 27-years-old or younger, six of whom will be sent to the 2017 SEMA Show.

“We partnered with Bonnier due to the excellence of their shows, including the Street Machine Summer Nationals, and to recognize and encourage participation of young builders from around the country,” said SEMA Vice President of Marketing, PR and Communications Ira Gabriel. “The youth are essential to our industry. There are many amazing and talented younger enthusiasts and vehicle builders who can look to the SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders and get excited about our industry.”

Haynes is now looking forward to not only attending the SEMA Show, but also participating in it.

“I’m not sure what to expect; I plan to hang out and enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to meeting individuals with the same passion for cars. I want to see their builds, their work and learn ideas from them. At small car shows, you see amazing builds, but always know there is another level of car builds and craftsmanship; the SEMA Show is that next level. I’m just a small-town boy who baled hay to earn extra money to build my truck. Just going to the SEMA Show and competing in Battle of the Builders is a dream come true. I would probably stop breathing if I won.”

Learn more about SEMA Battle of the Builders by visiting www.sema.org/botb. For more information on Bonnier and the Street Machine Nationals, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:05

By Juan Torres

young guns
Austin Haynes won the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July, and will participate in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA Show.

For 24-year-old Austin Haynes, winning the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July will result in a dream come true. That’s because for his victory, he was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle-build competitions—SEMA Battle of the Builders—during the trade-only 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3.

“I have never been to the SEMA Show; it’s something I read about in magazines and watched on TV, but would only dream about,” Haynes said. “Winning the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns title is completely unbelievable. It’s a dream come true. I never expected to win. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out there a little bit and show what I can do.”

Haynes’ ’70 Chevy C-10 will now go head-to-head against hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s top builders in the exclusive competition. In addition, SEMA Battle of the Builders participants get a chance to participate in the SEMA Cruise during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—and possibly be featured in the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which makes it possible for consumers to connect with manufacturers and see the great new products and trends that debut at the SEMA Show.

Haynes acquired the C-10 when he was 15-years-old as a project for him to learn and put together a hot-rod truck.

“We pulled it out of a field, and it was in such bad shape that the seat fell through the floorboard when we took it to the shop,” Haynes said. “It had a motor, but it didn’t work. I did the bodywork, console, suspension, cut the bedwood, everything, and it wasn’t really done until I was 20–21.”

The build process not only taught Haynes the tools and skills of the build trade but also how to be patient.

“I did everything on the truck myself, but a lot came following the advice of others who would help guide me and then would come back and point out my mistakes,” he said. “Building the C-10 gave me the chance to learn from others with more experience. It showed me that a little hard work and dedication could result in something worthwhile.”

In an effort to support young builders and recognize them as the future of the industry, SEMA created the Young Guns regional program this year and partnered with car shows to highlight builders 27-years-old or younger, six of whom will be sent to the 2017 SEMA Show.

“We partnered with Bonnier due to the excellence of their shows, including the Street Machine Summer Nationals, and to recognize and encourage participation of young builders from around the country,” said SEMA Vice President of Marketing, PR and Communications Ira Gabriel. “The youth are essential to our industry. There are many amazing and talented younger enthusiasts and vehicle builders who can look to the SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders and get excited about our industry.”

Haynes is now looking forward to not only attending the SEMA Show, but also participating in it.

“I’m not sure what to expect; I plan to hang out and enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to meeting individuals with the same passion for cars. I want to see their builds, their work and learn ideas from them. At small car shows, you see amazing builds, but always know there is another level of car builds and craftsmanship; the SEMA Show is that next level. I’m just a small-town boy who baled hay to earn extra money to build my truck. Just going to the SEMA Show and competing in Battle of the Builders is a dream come true. I would probably stop breathing if I won.”

Learn more about SEMA Battle of the Builders by visiting www.sema.org/botb. For more information on Bonnier and the Street Machine Nationals, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:05

By Juan Torres

young guns
Austin Haynes won the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July, and will participate in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA Show.

For 24-year-old Austin Haynes, winning the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July will result in a dream come true. That’s because for his victory, he was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle-build competitions—SEMA Battle of the Builders—during the trade-only 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3.

“I have never been to the SEMA Show; it’s something I read about in magazines and watched on TV, but would only dream about,” Haynes said. “Winning the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns title is completely unbelievable. It’s a dream come true. I never expected to win. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out there a little bit and show what I can do.”

Haynes’ ’70 Chevy C-10 will now go head-to-head against hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s top builders in the exclusive competition. In addition, SEMA Battle of the Builders participants get a chance to participate in the SEMA Cruise during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—and possibly be featured in the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which makes it possible for consumers to connect with manufacturers and see the great new products and trends that debut at the SEMA Show.

Haynes acquired the C-10 when he was 15-years-old as a project for him to learn and put together a hot-rod truck.

“We pulled it out of a field, and it was in such bad shape that the seat fell through the floorboard when we took it to the shop,” Haynes said. “It had a motor, but it didn’t work. I did the bodywork, console, suspension, cut the bedwood, everything, and it wasn’t really done until I was 20–21.”

The build process not only taught Haynes the tools and skills of the build trade but also how to be patient.

“I did everything on the truck myself, but a lot came following the advice of others who would help guide me and then would come back and point out my mistakes,” he said. “Building the C-10 gave me the chance to learn from others with more experience. It showed me that a little hard work and dedication could result in something worthwhile.”

In an effort to support young builders and recognize them as the future of the industry, SEMA created the Young Guns regional program this year and partnered with car shows to highlight builders 27-years-old or younger, six of whom will be sent to the 2017 SEMA Show.

“We partnered with Bonnier due to the excellence of their shows, including the Street Machine Summer Nationals, and to recognize and encourage participation of young builders from around the country,” said SEMA Vice President of Marketing, PR and Communications Ira Gabriel. “The youth are essential to our industry. There are many amazing and talented younger enthusiasts and vehicle builders who can look to the SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders and get excited about our industry.”

Haynes is now looking forward to not only attending the SEMA Show, but also participating in it.

“I’m not sure what to expect; I plan to hang out and enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to meeting individuals with the same passion for cars. I want to see their builds, their work and learn ideas from them. At small car shows, you see amazing builds, but always know there is another level of car builds and craftsmanship; the SEMA Show is that next level. I’m just a small-town boy who baled hay to earn extra money to build my truck. Just going to the SEMA Show and competing in Battle of the Builders is a dream come true. I would probably stop breathing if I won.”

Learn more about SEMA Battle of the Builders by visiting www.sema.org/botb. For more information on Bonnier and the Street Machine Nationals, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:05

By Juan Torres

young guns
Austin Haynes won the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July, and will participate in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA Show.

For 24-year-old Austin Haynes, winning the Young Guns category at the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Minnesota, last July will result in a dream come true. That’s because for his victory, he was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle-build competitions—SEMA Battle of the Builders—during the trade-only 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3.

“I have never been to the SEMA Show; it’s something I read about in magazines and watched on TV, but would only dream about,” Haynes said. “Winning the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns title is completely unbelievable. It’s a dream come true. I never expected to win. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out there a little bit and show what I can do.”

Haynes’ ’70 Chevy C-10 will now go head-to-head against hundreds of vehicles from some of the world’s top builders in the exclusive competition. In addition, SEMA Battle of the Builders participants get a chance to participate in the SEMA Cruise during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—and possibly be featured in the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which makes it possible for consumers to connect with manufacturers and see the great new products and trends that debut at the SEMA Show.

Haynes acquired the C-10 when he was 15-years-old as a project for him to learn and put together a hot-rod truck.

“We pulled it out of a field, and it was in such bad shape that the seat fell through the floorboard when we took it to the shop,” Haynes said. “It had a motor, but it didn’t work. I did the bodywork, console, suspension, cut the bedwood, everything, and it wasn’t really done until I was 20–21.”

The build process not only taught Haynes the tools and skills of the build trade but also how to be patient.

“I did everything on the truck myself, but a lot came following the advice of others who would help guide me and then would come back and point out my mistakes,” he said. “Building the C-10 gave me the chance to learn from others with more experience. It showed me that a little hard work and dedication could result in something worthwhile.”

In an effort to support young builders and recognize them as the future of the industry, SEMA created the Young Guns regional program this year and partnered with car shows to highlight builders 27-years-old or younger, six of whom will be sent to the 2017 SEMA Show.

“We partnered with Bonnier due to the excellence of their shows, including the Street Machine Summer Nationals, and to recognize and encourage participation of young builders from around the country,” said SEMA Vice President of Marketing, PR and Communications Ira Gabriel. “The youth are essential to our industry. There are many amazing and talented younger enthusiasts and vehicle builders who can look to the SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders and get excited about our industry.”

Haynes is now looking forward to not only attending the SEMA Show, but also participating in it.

“I’m not sure what to expect; I plan to hang out and enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to meeting individuals with the same passion for cars. I want to see their builds, their work and learn ideas from them. At small car shows, you see amazing builds, but always know there is another level of car builds and craftsmanship; the SEMA Show is that next level. I’m just a small-town boy who baled hay to earn extra money to build my truck. Just going to the SEMA Show and competing in Battle of the Builders is a dream come true. I would probably stop breathing if I won.”

Learn more about SEMA Battle of the Builders by visiting www.sema.org/botb. For more information on Bonnier and the Street Machine Nationals, visit www.streetmachinenationals.net.

Thu, 09/28/2017 - 09:04

By SEMA Editors

scrs

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced its lineup of panelists participating in the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions, Thursday, November 2, as part of the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Summit topics will address the impact automotive research has on vehicle construction and functionality, that construction and functionality have on performing once-commonplace repair procedures and that those OEM procedures, or failure to implement them, have on liability and safety.

The Summit will feature the following sessions:

How Automotive Research is Driving Change in Vehicle Design, Technology and Function
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
OEM1, Room N241

The panel, moderated by John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of vehicle technology, will feature M. Scott Ulnick, managing principle, Ducker Worldwide; Matthew Doude, associate director, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS); Doug Richman, vice president of engineering, Kaiser Aluminum; and Barry Dorn, vice president, Dorn’s Body and Paint.

Join this panel to gain a deeper insight into today’s research, which can potentially reshape tomorrow’s vehicle repairs. Register for this session, or for all three sessions.

The Impact of Advanced Vehicle Systems on Routine Repair Process and Procedure 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
OEM2, N241

This panel, moderated by Kaleb Silver, senior product manager, Hunter Engineering, will feature Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association; Scott Kaboos, assistant manager, collision, American Honda Motor Co.; and Dean McConnell, director, ADAS business unit, global customer programs, NAFTA OEMs chassis and safety division, Continental Corp.

Silver will present challenges facing the industry, and the impact of advanced systems on routine services, such as wheel alignments. After the presentation, he will welcome the panel to discuss the growing complexities facing the repair marketplace. Register for this session, or for all three sessions.

The day will conclude with perhaps one of the most critical conversations collision-repair facilities should be paying attention to; held from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Space will be limited, and we encourage pre-registration.
 
The Hidden Dangers of Vehicle Technology, Improper Repair Methodology and Your Liabilities
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
OEM3, N241 
Space is limited; pre-registration is encouraged.

This panel, moderated by John Ellis, managing director, Ellis & Associates, will feature Todd Tracy, attorney, The Tracy Law Firm; Erica Eversman, attorney, Vehicle Information Services; Mark Allen, collision programs director, Audi of America; and Aaron Clark, former collision-repair facility owner.

This panel will address an industry grappling to reconcile how to move forward when certain automotive manufacturer requirements are expected to be performed on every occasion, but insurance claims positioning leans toward “case-by-case” approval. Participants will include litigators, technology experts and those with experience in facing liability and safety implications with performing repairs in today’s environment. Register for this session, or for all three sessions.

The 2017 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is made possible with support from PPG Automotive Refinish, AkzoNobel, BASF, CCC Information Services Inc., DeBeer Refinish, Reliable Automotive Equipment Inc., Toyota Motor Sales USA and SEMA.

To register to attend the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, visit www.scrs.com/rde and either select the individual sessions, or a full series pass for the best value.

For more information about SCRS, or to join as a member before the promotional period opens, please visit www.scrs.com, call toll free 877-841-0660 or email info@scrs.com.