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Randolph County, IN, Resident in Search of a Piece of his Past
Most young men develop a love of the automobile at some point in their youth.
Wet Finishes and Ugly Ape Body Shop in KY Merge
Wet Finishes and Ugly Ape Auto Body recently announced their merger, which became official in late 2018.
Ohio-Based Nagy’s Collision Centers Sells to Caliber Collision
Nagy’s Collision Centers has sold all ten of its Ohio locations to Caliber Collision, a nationwide company with more than 1,000 auto shops.
Car Crashes Into Traverse City, MI, Body Shop
A Grand Traverse County, MI, body shop is still open despite a minivan smashing into its building.
Richard Campfield Files a Summary Judgement Motion in Safelite Lawsuit
Richard Campfield, Ultra Bond owner and president, filed a motion in Ohio’s federal court seeking a summary judgement in certain aspects of Ultra Bond’s Lanham Act claim and Safelite’s counterclaim in its lawsuit against Safelite Group, Inc., Safelite Solutions LLC, and Safelite Fulfillment, Inc. (Safelite).
Deer Collisions on the Rise, KS Body Shops See Increase in Damaged Cars
It's been a busy season at Flinthills Collision Center in El Dorado, KS.
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A Mankato, MN, Body Shop Donates $4,700 to the Alzheimer’s Association
Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a locally owned-and-operated collision repair center located in Mankato, MN, donated $4,700 to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Senators Propose Elevated Status for National Historic Vehicle Register
Two Midwestern senators, one a Republican and one a Democrat, have re-introduced The National Historic Vehicle Register Act (S 2455) that would elevate the status of the Historic Vehicle Association’s documentation of culturally important vehicles.
Service King Wears the Crown at CREF Top Tech Mentor and Mentee Competition
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) hosted its inaugural Top Tech Mentor and Mentee Competition at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Foley, MN, Schools Expanding Industrial Technology Classes With New Building
Budget issues have prompted many school districts to cut their shop classes.