The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) out of Arizona honored Phil and Carolyn Rack on the show floor at the Independent Glass Association's (IGA) yearly conference and trade show held in Columbus, Ohio in April. Presenting them with an engraved clock in honor of the CCRE's appreciation to the couple whom they say have helped shape the industry.

"The former publishers of the Beyond Parts and Equipment newspaper, the Racks were very instrumental in the formation of the Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence," said Tony Lombardozzi, president of the CCRE. "Both of them have dedicated their lives to the collision repair industry and also the Independent Glass industry.