Press Releases
 
April 22, 2013 SCRS Awards Recognize Standout Figures of the Collision Repair Industry
April 17, 2013 Consistency Characterizes 2013-2014 SCRS Board
February 4, 2013 SCRS Releases Video Coverage of International Perspective on Insurer-Mandated Parts Procurement From SEMA
February 1, 2013 SCRS Committee Releases Video on Frame Replacement
January 31, 2013 Alabama Association Joins SCRS
January 9, 2013 SCRS Open Board Meeting on January 23rd
December 12, 2012 SCRS Announces 40th Affiliate Association
December 10, 2012 Reinvigorated Idaho Autobody Craftsman Association Welcomed as New SCRS Affiliate
November 14, 2012 Repairer-Only Meeting at SEMA 2012 Provides Forum for Unfiltered Discussion
November 5, 2012 SCRS "Game Changers-Innovation Forum" at SEMA Emphasizes Innovation as a Core Business Value
November 2, 2012 SCRS Gives Away Repairer-Centric Goliath G1 Mobile Workstation Cart at Daily SEMA Drawing
November 1, 2012 Winner of UNIPLAST Bumper Stapler from Spanesi Americas Announced as Part of the SCRS Prize Drawing Series at the 2012 SEMA Show
November 1, 2012 Exhibitor Enthusiasm at All-Time High as SEMA Solidifies Its Standing as the Premier Event for Collision Repairers
October 31, 2012 Lucky Contestant Wins AIM Portable Battery Operated Dent Puller as Part of SCRS Prize Drawing Series at the 2012 SEMA Show
October 31, 2012 SCRS Open Meeting Provides First-Hand Look into 2012 Initiatives
October 30, 2012 Free Headline Session Exploring the Industry Impact of Vehicle Safety Technology Kicks Off SCRS Repairer Driven Education at SEMA 2012
October 25, 2012 Visit SCRS’ Booth at SEMA to Win Great Equipment
October 24, 2012 SCRS Open Meeting Held at SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage
October 22, 2012 Insurer Mandated Parts Procurement Affecting Other International Markets Outside of the U.S.
October 11, 2012 RDE Presentation Demonstrates Advantages of Waterborne Refinish Technology
October 10, 2012 RDE Headline Session Overflowing with Pre-registration
September 20, 2012 SCRS to Provide Free Sustainability and Work Safety Classes to Members
September 19, 2012 SCRS Announces RDE Headline Presenters for Friday Innovation Forum Discussion at the SEMA Show
September 10, 2012 SCRS’ RDE Program Receives Sponsorship Support from Every Major Brand of Automotive Refinish
September 5, 2012 2012 SEMA Show Provides Expansive Activities For Collision Repair Professionals
August 28, 2012 SCRS’ RDE Session Presents International Perspective on Innovation in Vehicle Technology
August 22, 2012 SCRS’ RDE Session Presents International Perspective on Insurance Parts procurement Programs at SEMA Show
August 8, 2012 Collision Repair Industry Demonstrates Continued Growth at 2012 SEMA Show
August 3, 2012 The Texas Independent Automotive Association Steps Forward to Become Newest SCRS Affiliate Member
July 17, 2012 SCRS Awards SEMA Trip to SkillsUSA Advisor
July 16, 2012 SCRS Open Board Meeting on July 17th
July 9, 2012 New Green Scoring Tool for Collision Shops
June 18, 2012 SCRS Welcomes Matrix Electronic Measuring, Inc. as its Newest Corporate Member
May 30, 2012 SCRS Seeks Consumer Message Points For 2013 Calendar
May 23, 2012 SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show
May 22, 2012 SCRS Launches 2013 Consumer Focused Calendar
May 14, 2012 SCRS Celebrates Outstanding Service and Accomplishment at the 2012 Industry Achievement Awards
May 10, 2012 Consistency, Persistence of Vision Characterize 2012-2013 SCRS Board of Directors
May 8, 2012 Repairers Have Their Say at SCRS NIIF in Oklahoma
May 7, 2012 SCRS Hosts Standards Meeting in Oklahoma
May 4, 2012 SCRS Named EPA Energy Star Partner
April 16, 2012 SCRS Interview with Bob McCoy of the Motor Trade Association of New Zealand
April 2, 2012 Potential Economic Impact of Parts Bidding on Collision Repair
March 27, 2012 SCRS Education Committee Sheds Light on Repair Procedures in Upcoming Board Meeteing
March 22, 2012 SCRS Encourages Repair Facilities to Speak Up During National Industry Issues Forum
March 20, 2012 SCRS Introduces Greensweep Energy and Pollution Performance Program for Collision Repairers
March 19, 2012 SCRS Open Board Meeting to Feature Presentation and Q & A with Oklahoma Department of Insurance
January 31, 2012 SCRS Welcomes the Northern Michigan Body Shop Association as it's Newest Affiliate Association
January 11, 2012 Joint Statement Regarding the Collection and Reporting of Repairer Business Data
January 2, 2012 SCRS Responds to Article on Insurer Involvement in Setting Rates
December 5, 2011 SCRS Industry Support for Joint Statement on Repair Standards Grows
November 21, 2011 Post-Show Analysis Indicates 2011 SEMA Show was "Go To" Destination for the Collision Repair Industry
November 17, 2011 SCRS and Collision Industry Raise over $3,200 for Operation Comfort’s Automotivation Program at the 2011 SEMA Show
November 16, 2011 Collision Repairer Wins Car-O-Liner CM253 MIG/MAG Welder as Part of the SCRS Prize Drawing Series at the 2011 SEMA Show
November 16, 2011 Lucky Contestant Wins ELEKTRON MC30 Plasma Cutter As Part of SCRS Prize Drawing Series at the 2011 SEMA Show
November 14, 2011 RDE Sponsor Participation Ignites Spectacular Growth for SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education at the 2011 SEMA Show
November 10, 2011 SCRS Headline Speaker Provides Unforgettable Educational Experience for RDE Participants and SEMA Show
November 8, 2011 World-Renowned Custom Refinisher Charley Hutton Takes Center Stage as Part of SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education Series
November 3, 2011 Custom Fabricator/TV Personality Rich Evans Adds Excitement to the SCRS Booth During the 2011 SEMA Show
November 2, 2011 Leading Collision Repair Organizations Release Joint Position Statement on Collision Repair Standards
November 2, 2011 SCRS’ New Merchant Services Provider Extends Incentive Offer to Association Members
October 21, 2011 SCRS Effort at SEMA Show to Raise Funds for Collision Repair Program Supporting Wounded Military Soldiers
October 18, 2011 SCRS Provides Free Education Sessions From SEMA Show Collision Repair & Refinish Stage
October 17, 2011 Numbers Demonstrate Significant Collision Industry Growth at 2011 SEMA Show
October 6, 2011 EPA Federal Office Response to SCRS Letter on 6H Rule
September 26, 2011 SCRS Debriefs the Industry on RDE Headline Presenter
September 22, 2011 New Vo-Tech Student Pricing Announced For RDE Program at 2011 SEMA Show
September 21, 2011 CEO of ClaimsCorp International to Lead Dealing with Resistance to Change Seminar at SEMA Show
September 8, 2011 Renowned Street Rod Painter Charley Hutton Added to Impressive SCRS Lineup of Attractions at SEMA
September 6, 2011 Award-Winning Custom Painter, Fabricator and Collision Repair Shop Owner Rich Evans Joins SCRS at the 2011 SEMA Show
August 29, 2011 Repairer Driven Education Attendance at 2011 SEMA Show Surpasses Previous Year
August 22, 2011 SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning Pairs with www.estimatescrubber.com for Functionality
July 6, 2011 Hyundai Motor America Comes Forward To Become Newest SCRS Corporate Member
July 5, 2011 Collision Repair & Refinish Section Already "Bigger & Better" for 2011 SEMA Show
June 20, 2011 SCRS Releases Documents Outlining New DRP Agreement Guidlines
May 16, 2011 BASF Corporation and AASP Announced as First Official Sponsors of the 2011 Repairer Driven Education Series
May 11, 2011 SCRS Education Gearing Up for 2011 SEMA Show
May 10, 2011 SCRS Repairer Driven Education Turns Up the Afterburners at the 2011 SEMA Show
April 15, 2011 SCRS Unveils Guide to Complete Repair Planning Resource Tool
April 11, 2011 SCRS Offers Documentation on Tinting to a Blendable Match
April 7, 2011 SCRS Membership Program with Education Foundation Generates Huge Success in First Quarter of 2011
April 6, 2011 SCRS to Deliver “Improving Workshop Efficiency” Seminar in Orlando
April 5, 2011 SCRS and the March Taylor Education Foundation Team Up to Support Collision Repair Instruction
March 30, 2011 2011-12 SCRS Board of Directors Rooted in Tradition; Attuned to the Future
March 28, 2011 SCRS Announces Industry Achievement Awards
March 10, 2011 AASP of Pennsylvania Announced as Newest SCRS Affiliate
March 8, 2011 Database Enhancement Gateway Announces New Administrator
March 7, 2011 SCRS Opposition of NCOIL Model Act Secures Victory
January 14, 2011 DEG Accepting Applications for Administration Position
November 24, 2010 SCRS Daily Prize Drawing Add to SEMA Show Excitement
November 19, 2010 Sponsors of Repair Driven Education Come Up Big for SCRS
November 12, 2010 SCRS Encourages Vocal Industry Opposition to Proposed NCOIL Model Acts
November 11, 2010 SCRS to Cover the Cost of Membership for Collision Repair Education Foundation Schools
November 10, 2010 SCRS Reports Success at 2010 SEMA Show and Repairer Driven Education
October 29, 2010 SCRS Anticipates Tremendous Collision Industry Turnout at 2010 SEMA Show
October 8, 2010 SCRS Assembles Panel of Experts to Discuss Dynamics of Adapting a Waterborne Paint System
September 7, 2010 SCRS Member Wins Free Hotel Suite at SEMA Show
August 26, 2010 Final Days to be Entered into Drawing for Hotel Suite During 2010 SEMA Show
August 17, 2010 NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour Announced as SCRS Corporate Member
August 16, 2010 New Venue, Record Participation Forecasted for 2010 SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference
August 2, 2010 SCRS Catches up with REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION Keynote Instructor Charles Coonradt
July 19, 2010 SCRS Provides Members with Service Offering from ALLDATA® Collision
July 5, 2010 SCRS Announces Newest Corporate Member: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
May 27, 2010 New SCRS Member Benefit Makes It Easy for Shops to Harness the Marketing Power of Social Media
May 24, 2010 SCRS Announces Drawing for Hotel Suite During 2010 SEMA Show
May 12, 2010 SCRS Documents Position on SCRS Replacement Parts
May 7, 2010 SCRS Industry Awards Recognize Collision Repairer Service and Achievement
April 28, 2010 Scrs Announces 2010-2011 Officers and Board of Directors
April 23, 2010 Preferred Pricing for the AutoWatch Program Now Available to SCRS Members
April 5, 2010 SCRS Announces More Details on Repairer Driven Education at the SEMA Show
March 2, 2010 SCRS Welcomes Diamond Standard Parts as Its Newest Corporate Member
February 24, 2010 Choice Autobody Repair Association Welcomed as SCRS’ 39th Affiliate
February 16, 2010 SCRS to Provide Repairer Driven Education at SEMA Show
February 1, 2010 Chief Automotive Technologies Introduced as Newest SCRS Corporate Member
February 5, 2010 Houston Auto Body Association Steps Forward To Become Newest SCRS Affiliate Association
January 28, 2010 SCRS Alerts Collision Repair Industry to Concerns Over Aftermarket Structural Replacement Parts
January 27, 2010 SCRS Offers Smart Phone Application as Member Benefit
December 23, 2009 SCRS Offers Documentation on Final Sand and Polish
December 22, 2009 Addition of Hamilton district Autobody Repair Association to Affiliate Roster Broadens SCRS’ North American Reach
December 7, 2009 SCRS Continues Delivery of Educational Seminar Offerings Across the United States
December 3, 2009 Auto Body Association of Connecticut Affiliates with SCRS
November 16, 2009 ASA of Arizona is Newest SCRS Affiliate Member
October 8, 2009 SCRS’ 2009 Affiliate Leadership Conference Sparks Valuable Dialog Amongst Participants
September 8, 2009 SCRS Commentary on Public Hearing in California
August 26, 2009 SCRS Launches Educational Seminar Series in Atlanta
August 17, 2009 SCRS Effectively Advocates for Collision Repair Interests at Conference of Property-Casualty Insurance Legislators
June 23, 2009 Reiteration of SCRS’ Position on Steering and Deceptive Referrals
June 1, 2009 SCRS 2009 Affiliate Leadership Conference to be Held in September
May 20, 2009 SCRS Joins Industry in Outreach to U.S. Attorney General
May 6, 2009 SCRS Announces 2009-10 Board of Directors/Officers
April 27, 2009 Mercedes-Benz USA Announced as Newest SCRS Corporate Member
April 15, 2009 SCRS Position on Damage Assessment and Written Cost of Repair
April 2, 2009 SCRS Announces Second Affiliate Association Conference Call
March 9, 2009 2009 SCRS Annual Meeting to Emphasize Strategies for Adapting to Industry Change
January 30, 2009 SCRS Affiliate Association Conference Calls
January 28, 2009 SCRS Applauds Free OEM Information Availability
January 6, 2009 CCC Goes Back On Its Commitment to the Industry
December 15, 2008 SCRS Announces Hiring of Aaron Schulenburg as Executive Director
November 20, 2008 Florida Autobody Collision Alliance Newest SCRS Affiliate
October 28, 2008 Respondents to 2008 SCRS Survey Believe Collision Repair Business Climate to be Declining
October 13, 2008 SCRS' State and National Leaders Exchange Ideas at the Affiliate Leadership Conference
September 19, 2008 Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA) Announced as Newest SCRS Affiliate
September 4, 2008 SCRS Executive Director Position Search Status
August 28, 2008 SCRS Continues Search for Executive Director Position - Resume Deadline Date Set
August 20, 2008 SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference Provides Tangible Benefits for Those that Attend
August 4, 2008 SCRS Announces Executive Director Dan Risley Leaving for New Opportunity
August 3, 2008 SCRS Announces Search for New Executive Director
July 8, 2008 New Connecticut Association Affiliates with SCRS
June 27, 2008 Local Associations Share Ideas and Exchange Business Strategies at SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference
June 2, 2008 SCRS Announces True2Form Collision Repair Centers as Newest Corporate Member
June 6, 2008 Anti-Steering Video Public Service Announcement Now Available to SCRS Affiliate Associations
May 16, 2008 SCRS Announces Their 2007/2008 Award Winners
May 6, 2008 SCRS Announces 2008-2009 SCRS Board of Directors
April 9, 2008 Nebraska Autobody Association Steps Forward as Newest SCRS Affiliate Association
April 8, 2008 SCRS Welcomes 1-800-Radiator as Newest Corporate Member
April 4, 2008 SCRS Petitions the Information Providers to Provide the Industry with the BMS Extract
March 28, 2008 Tennessee Collision Repairers Association Affiliates with SCRS
March 24,
2008
2008 SCRS Annual Meeting Features Two Presentations of Importance to Repairers  
March 12, 2008 US Alliance of Collision Professionals is Newest SCRS Affiliate Association
February 25, 2008 Steve Regan Appointed to SCRS Board of Directors
February 18, 2008 Insurance Company Abuse – SCRS Members Identify Some Disturbing “Trends”
February 12, 2008 SCRS Continues Efforts to Protect Repairers Data 
February 4, 2008 Oregon Collision Repair Specialists Affiliates with SCRS 
January 11,
2008
SCRS Introduces Gerber Collision & Glass as Newest Corporate Member