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- Honey Creek Collision Sees More Throughput, Quicker Cycle Times With Accudraft Titans
- Only Woman-Owned Shop in Des Moines, Iowa, Relies on AkzoNobel to Make Repairs Better
- Canadian Collision Centre Uses ALLDATA to Thrive in a Non-DRP
- MSO Saves Time and Money With Autel for ADAS and Diagnostics
- Rick’s Auto Body Committed to Axalta’s Top Notch Products
The Whole Family Loves the Matrix Wand at Carrillo & Sons
Written by Autobody News Staff
The crew at Carrillos & Sons Collision Center consists of (l to r) Daniel Carrillo, Tony Carrillo Jr., Ken Thayer, Maria Carrillo and David Carrillo with their beloved dogs.
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
When customers get their cars repaired at Carrillo & Sons Collision Center in San Diego, CA, they work with the entire family, including owner/founder Maria Carrillo and her three sons: production manager Tony, Jr., service advisor Daniel, and parts manager David.
Cervini’s Auto Designs Thrives in High-Production Climate With PPG Waterborne Technology
Written by Autobody News Staff
Cervini’s recently dropped their former paint vendor of 12 years to begin spraying PPG’s Envirobase High Performance, and is thrilled with the results.
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
General Manager Jim Frie at Cervini’s Auto Designs in Vineland, NJ, oversees a fast turnaround and demands accuracy.
After False Conviction, Veteran Painter Wows New Boss With His SATA Guns
Written by Autobody News Staff
Steve Jones is heralded for his painting skills and an eye for detail while always using his beloved SATA spray guns.
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
A random event can change our lives in a millisecond. If you don’t believe it, just ask Steve Jones, a veteran painter whose work has been praised ever since he entered the collision repair industry back in 1995.
Head Painter at Thriving MSO Loves Ultra7000 for All the Right Reasons
Written by Autobody News Staff
Schaefer Autobody’s Head Painter Jahn Wimpee has been spraying Ultra7000 solvent system by Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes for 10 years with amazing results.
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
Fix Auto Chicago Stays Modern With Innovative Equipment From Spanesi Americas
Written by Autobody News Staff
Fix Auto Chicago uses the 14500A Spanesi Spot Welder, Touch Electronic Measuring System, and Spanesi Q5.2 MIG welder from Spanesi Americas and plans to invest in more equipment from Spanesi Americas in the near future. (Pictured: Fernando Barraza, Sr. Repair Planning Technician & Quentin Hacker, Jr. Repair Planning Technician)
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
To stay competitive in their market, Fix Auto Chicago’s general manager, Peter Reszczynski, knows it’s imperative to stay up-to-date with the most innovative and modern equipment available.
Mike’s Auto Body Happily Inherits USI Booth at New Location
Written by Autobody News Staff
(l to r) Head painter Ismael Acosta, painter’s helper/prepper Jose Vasquez and manager Lester Branson at Mike’s Auto Body in Alameda, CA.
NOTE: This June SPS was originally published online in May 2019.
When Mike’s Auto Body, a Northern California MSO with 16 locations, purchased an existing shop in Alameda, they were delighted.
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7-Shop KS MSO Benefits From Better Material Planning With 3M CRiMP Tool
Written by Autobody News Staff
Auto Craft Collision is a seven-shop MSO that enjoys better material planning with the 3M CRiMP tool.
NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in October 2018.
For a seven-shop MSO like Auto Craft Collision Repair, efficient products that improve profitability are vital to its success.
Accudraft Booths Offer Enough Space to Repair Ambulances
Written by Autobody News Staff
Foundation Ambulance repairs damaged emergency response vehicles.
NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in October 2018.
Foundation Ambulance is an ambulance repair facility in Fayetteville, GA, that repairs emergency response vehicles.
Ron Carter Collision Enjoys Excellent Color Match with Sikkens Autowave and Automatchic Vision
Written by Autobody News Staff
Ron Carter Autoland Collision Center’s successes are due to the strong team that Collision Center Director Walter Tucker has built, including its employees; its distributor, LKQ; and its paint manufacturer, AkzoNobel.
NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in October 2018.
The I-CAR Gold-certified Ron Carter Autoland Collision Center in Alvin, TX, employs 27 collision repair professionals who repair around 225 vehicles each month.
Bayside Body Shop Excels With ALLDATA Diagnostics
Written by Autobody News Staff
ALLDATA’s Diagnostics tools pay for themselves every month after just three days, according to Bayside Body Shop owner Brian Holland. Credit: Markee Fuller Photography
NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in October 2018.
Bayside Body Shop is located in Outer Banks, a region containing about 32,000 permanent residents. However, every summer more than 400,000 tourists converge there to enjoy its idyllic setting.