Hoffman Estates, Ill. (August 25, 2026) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is now accepting applications from qualified professionals interested in serving on its Board of Trustees. Industry leaders representing collision repair businesses, OEMs, insurance carriers, related industry services and collision repair education are encouraged to apply by September 24 for the opportunity to …

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Hoffman Estates, Ill. (August 2026) – The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 24th Annual Golf Fundraiser brought collision industry professionals together for a day of networking, camaraderie and giving back to the next generation of collision repairers. Co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, the July 21 event was held at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, …

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Hoffman Estates, Ill. (July 2026) – Collision repair is often associated with precision measurements, repair procedures and technical expertise. But ask anyone who’s ever laid out a custom graphic, blended a flawless color match or transformed a damaged panel into something beautiful, and they’ll explain that restoring a vehicle is just as much an art …

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Hoffman Estates, Ill. (July 2026) – Fifteen years ago, the collision repair program at Maxwell High School of Technology in Lawrenceville, GA served roughly 28 students. Today, enrollment has climbed to approximately 120 students – a transformation fueled by consistent leadership, industry engagement and a long-standing, three-way partnership with the Atlanta I-CAR Committee and the …

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