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EPA & TECHNICAL TIPS: Collision Industry Conference: Changes and Solutions, Resolved.

What is the Collision Industry Conference?

In 1984, California shop owner Al Estorga became upset after being told at an inter-industry event that it was not the appropriate time or place to discuss an issue he had raised. As a result, he became determined to create a forum in which it was "always the right time and place" to discuss the issues most important to the collision industry.

The Collision Repair Conference (CRC) was formed. Early meetings were small, often attended by only 10-20 shop owners. Participants soon realized that in order for the conference to be effective, other segments of the industry had to be included. As the size and diversity of the conference grew, it was renamed the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) to reflect the participation of the variety of industries involved in the collision industry.

By successfully bringing "all of the parties to the table," CIC has allowed open discussion of key issues facing the industry. This has given participants a better understanding of these issues, resulting in positive changes and solutions. To get an understanding of work CIC has done, visit the Committee pages: http://ciclink.com/

CIC's work has influenced many organizations and launched one. In 1992, CIC had formed a committee to address the costly lack of standardization in the computer and electronic systems linking the various segments of the industry together. This initial committee evolved into the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA), the organization that is developing these important standards.

For more information and to download the full 2011 CIC meeting schedule check out: http://ciclink.com/