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ASTE Continues to Grow

January 10th, 2020 by

The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina are pleased to announce expanded training opportunities at ASTE 2020. Beginning in 2020 the event will feature 3 full days of technical, management and service advisor training. The addition of Thursday will feature seminars lasting 7 hours which will provide attendees more intense training. ASTE 2019 drew attendees

IGONC Celebrates Industry Excellence at ASTE Awards Ceremony

October 18th, 2019 by

Raleigh, NC (October 18, 2019) – The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) proudly celebrated excellence in the industry during the association’s Annual Induction of Officers and Awards Ceremony on the final night of the 2019 Automotive Service and Technology Expo (ASTE). According to Executive Director Bob Pulverenti, “The Annual Awards Banquet is designed

IGONC Celebrates Largest ASTE Ever

October 18th, 2019 by

By Chasidy Rae Sisk as printed in Autobody News On Sept. 27-29, the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) hosted its 2019 Automotive Service and Technology Expo (ASTE) at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Cary, NC. According to IGONC Executive Director Bob Pulverenti, “This was the largest ASTE ever. Shops attended from

ASTE 2019 Expected to be IGONC’s Largest Show Yet

September 10th, 2019 by

Raleigh, NC (September 10, 2019) – As part of its efforts to help ensure independent automotive service professionals are properly educated in order to safely repair customers’ vehicles, the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) will host its 2019 Automotive Service and Technology Expo (ASTE) on September 27th through 29th at the Embassy Suites

Lucas Underwood Honored by IGONC

October 18th, 2018 by

Lucas Underwood Honored by IGONC Raleigh, NC September 2018 – The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina recently held its annual awards banquet at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Cary, North Carolina. The focus of the annual event is to recognize industry leaders that have demonstrated above average contributions to the automotive service industry

Jimmie Robertson Inducted to the IGO Hall of Fame

October 18th, 2018 by

Jimmie Robertson Inducted to the IGO Hall of Fame Jimmie Robertson who served as the CEO of the IGO Insurance Agency and later purchased the Agency was honored at the IGONC Annual Awards Banquet. Touching comments were made by Tim Lasley, Moe Stanley, Bob Pulverenti, Dean Bailey, Gary Summerfield & Randy Lisk. While all the

Advance/CARQUEST Takes Multiple Awards at ASTE

October 18th, 2018 by

Advance/CARQUEST Takes Multiple Awards at ASTE    Advance/CARQUEST took several awards at ASTE this year. The first went to Chris Chesney for his efforts in working to elevate the automotive aftermarket and working to solve the technician crisis. The next award was for being a major sponsor of ASTE, David Henderson accepted the award. The

Give Away Winners

October 18th, 2018 by

Tool Give Away Quick Trick Alignment donated two of their tools to be given at ASTE, the winners were Dave Felton of Dave’s Automotive in Red Springs, NC & Robert Crawford of R & N Motors in Sanford. Congratulations to both winners and a big thank you to Quick Trick for being generous. Cash Winners

IGO Presidents Award

October 18th, 2018 by

  The IGO Presidents Award for 2018 went to Kayo Jenkins of Hubert NC.  Kayo was selected for his work with his local IGO Chapter, working to attract several vendors to ASTE and volunteering at ASTE. Efforts like Kayo’s do not go unnoticed! Thank you, Kayo & CONGRATULATIONS! The Jacksonville IGO Chapter also won the