Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)

Jeramy Holloway on Earning a Return on Capital Spending – IDEAS Collide 2024 https://lnkd.in/egivvRrh Jeramy Holloway, Director, Aftersales, Spanesi-Americas talks about Investing in facility and equipment as a necessary aspect of delivering high-quality repairs. The ongoing process of reinvesting back into the business makes it equally important to understand how to earn a return on equipment purchases by properly implementing the equipment into the repair process. The IDEAS Collide Showcase was filmed live at the 2024 SEMA Show, and features fast-paced presentations designed to stimulate thought, innovation, and resolution of business challenges with brash, outspoken, and provoking concepts from thought leaders both in and out of the industry. This presentation was delivered as part of the showcase designed to spotlight individuals and companies with topics that rattle the status quo with ambitious ideas that could have a transformative effect on the industry. Hit the thumbs up to subscribe and be notified as more IDEAS Collide sessions are released and visit https://rde.scrs.com for more Repairer Driven Education sessions from SCRS (www.scrs.com).

Estimating Tip –?Mitchell – Side Body Refinish When repair or replacement of side body panel (Quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into the side body aperature/ uniside panels. When selecting refinishing operations, additional labor can be added for pillars, edges, when available and necessary.

SCRS Quick Tip: Setting Sublet Expectations https://lnkd.in/ecMQ2FQa Managing clear instructions to sublet providers is often one of the most critical aspects in a vendor relationship. Kris and Barry talk through ways they provide documentation, establish clear expectations through service level agreements, and increase successful sublet outcomes by creating clear and concise instructions to establish the expectation. We hope this helps! Share this video with your colleagues and others in the repair community! To learn more about SCRS or to join as a member, visit?www.scrs.com.?

On Wednesday, April 30th, active members of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) are invited to take part in the annual election meeting for the SCRS Board of Directors. The event will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia immediately following the first day of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meetings. The election meeting will begin at 5:30pm and conclude at 6:00pm, and you must be a current, designated voting representative of an SCRS member businesses to attend. During the election meeting, each nominee will have the opportunity to address voters and share their background and experience, which have prepared them to represent our members on the board. In accordance with our bylaws, the nomination process closed on Sunday, March 16 and there will be no nominations from the floor. This election will fill four (4) open board seats, and candidates include: Incumbent Nominee: Kris Burton Rosslyn Auto Body (VA) New Nominees: Ben Bowman Cliff’s Body Repair (NY) ? Kena Dacus Dacus Auto Body & Collison Repair (KS) JUSTIN LEWIS Accurate Auto Body (WA) Read more here, https://lnkd.in/dU5nVXDy

Estimating Tip –?CCC – R&I Headlights does not include Aim Lights Recent?DEG Inquiry 38543?features feedback from MOTOR that establishes “anytime the headlamp assembly is removed from the vehicle the ’Aim Headlamps’ operation should be performed and added to the estimate.” Additionally, in?DEG Inquiry 37473?MOTOR states: “The estimated work time for ’Headlamp Aim’ does not include the following. Component part replacement. Inspect vehicle for damage. Verify Oil level. Verify Coolant level. Verify Tire Pressure. Verify Trunk & Vehicle cargo removal. Load “Appropriate Weight” in Front Seat. Special Equipment Set-Up. Please Note: This list would apply to aiming Fog Lamps”

Christian Ruecker?on sustainability's role in every layer of collision repair – IDEAS Collide 2024 https://lnkd.in/eaMXfFcy Christian Ruecker, Vice President of Mobility Sales at DEKRA North America talks about his views on how sustainability has long been intrinsic to successful businesses while today, some see it as a political climate-driven idea. He highlights examples showcasing how sustainable practices contribute to longevity and profitability and how sustainable business practices benefit every stakeholder in the collision repair industry. The IDEAS Collide Showcase was filmed live at the 2024 SEMA Show, and features fast-paced presentations designed to stimulate thought, innovation, and resolution of business challenges with brash, outspoken, and provoking concepts from thought leaders both in and out of the industry. This presentation was delivered as part of the showcase designed to spotlight individuals and companies with topics that rattle the status quo with ambitious ideas that could have a transformative effect on the industry. Hit the thumbs up to subscribe and be notified as more IDEAS Collide sessions are released and visit?https://rde.scrs.com?for more Repairer Driven Education sessions from SCRS (www.scrs.com).

The collision repair industry and modern vehicle are both in a constant state of evolution, and SCRS is here to work with the industry to prepare for all the challenges that come with the developing sophistication of the vehicles we have a responsibility to repair. In that capacity, we are fortunate to attract and collaborate with other businesses that share a passion for advancing the industry and its capabilities. We are thrilled to announce that Kinetic has joined as a new Company Member of SCRS. Together with their customers and with relationships with groups like SCRS, Kinetic is building a modern infrastructure with a holistic system of hardware and robotics, software and AI, R&D, and specialized expertise that will revolutionize all aspects of the modern automotive repair industry. We caught up with Eric Newell, Head of Business Development for Kinetic who shared "its important that we align with likeminded leaders in the industry that not only support their membership but are also advocates for the industry as a whole. SCRS values to doing the right thing, fulling align with the Kinetic mission." We are thrilled to have their support and participation! To learn more about Kinetic, visit https://www.kinetic.auto/ If your business would like to join as Company or Corporate Member, contact our office or visit us online at scrs.com

SCRS’ Kool Tools: From the 2024 SEMA Show and Beyond! https://lnkd.in/e5k5yxdy This newest release in the “Kool Tools” series, highlights more than tools and resources discovered during the 2024 SEMA Show, and compiled by the SCRS Education Committee. The presentation, led by Amber Alley, Kye Yeung and Kris Burton continues in the spirit of the annual event started by Toby Chess and Kye Yeung where SCRS Education Committee members walk the SEMA Show floor to seek out unique equipment and offerings to the collision repair industry that could bring advantages to collision repair professionals. This year the committee explored useful products at the Show, put them through the paces in their facilities, and shared some of their favorites during the January SCRS Open Board Meeting in Palm Springs, California. Find the reviewed items online here: https://lnkd.in/eCRqHu4s

Please join us in congratulating SCRS Board Member Erin Solis for being recognized as one of Women's Industry Network (WIN) 2025 Most Influential Women (MIW) award winners. Erin is the senior vice president at Square One Systems/Coyote Vision Group, and we are thrilled to see her accomplishments in this industry be honored, and grateful for the time she continues to invest in SCRS! The MIW award honors women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. SCRS would also like to extend our appreciation for all the industry work contributed by the other honorees as well! Congratulations to: Juliet Lightner Alleman, regional manager, CollisionRight Trista Anger, regional business manager-coatings, Western Canada, BASF Renee Sicotte, owner, Marion Auto Body and Glass Tanya Sweetland, vice president, OE Partnerships, Caliber Collision Mandy Wynn, national training and support leader, DCR Systems https://lnkd.in/eF_pXKfr

?? SCRS Just opened up digital access to the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions from the 2024 SEMA Show! ?? Watch online at https://lnkd.in/eSMuvhWt Dan Black, David Sosa and Kelly Logan from Rivian deliver Session I on the process the automaker deploys to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures for the industry. They specifically review a case study focused on the developmental life cycle of the front frame rail section concept. Ryan McMahon from Cambridge Mobile Telematics, John E. from General Motors and Hilary Cain from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation use Session II to delve into real ways in which automotive and consumer telematics technologies are revolutionizing the relationship between the consumer and service industries; especially those intent on setting new industry standards for safety, satisfaction, and technological integration. Rex Alexandre (Former Sr. Welding Engineer for?SpaceX), Dean Brennan with IPG Photonics and Jeff Poole with I-CAR use Session III to focus on the manufacturing application of laser welding in the OEM automotive and aerospace production process and discuss the engineering objectives of laser welding in a production environment and the evolving landscape of how handheld laser welding technologies might present future repair process solutions. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THESE! ?? Sign up now! Watch online at https://lnkd.in/eSMuvhWt