PBEA & AAIA to merge operations
Members of the Paint & Body Equipment Assn. (PBEA) recently approved their board's recommendation to consolidate association operations with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn. (AAIA). PBEA members will likely elect to participate in AAIA's PBE segment, which, under terms of the consolidation agreement, will become known as the Paint & Body Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment. The vote represents