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Recent Shop & Product Profiles

Utah MSO and AkzoNobel’s Autowave Waterborne by Sikkens Are a Seriously Perfect Match
Auto Body Shop Chooses ALLDATA to Save Time, Make Better Repairs
Louisiana Auto Body Shop Owner Makes 30-Year Career Out of Teenage Car-Painting Hobby with Latest From asTech
Autel Puts Auto Body Shop in Prime Position by Providing Precise Diagnostics
Automotive Art Paints Helps Auto Restoration Shop Keep Building its Reputation

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:45

PA Shop Praises Matrix Edge for Cost, Coverage and Easy Application

Written by Autobody News Staff

Mill Run Collision Center’s painters love the Matrix Edge paint system for its easy application and excellent coverage.

This article appeared in our June 2020 Shop & Product Showcase.

Mill Run Collision Center opened in the quaint borough of Mill Village, PA, in 1984, but despite being located in a historic district, the shop owned by Lee DeBrakeleer is anything but dated.

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:27

Ed’s Custom Collision Enhances Efficiencies with Sherwin-Williams’ ATX™ Solventborne Refinish System

Written by Autobody News Staff

Ed’s Custom Collision Center noticed a definite increase in productivity when spraying with ATX™ Solventborne Refinish System by Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes.

This article appeared in our June 2020 Shop & Product Showcase.

Steve McCarty, owner of Ed’s Custom Collision Center in Dinuba, CA, was born into a family of automotive professionals. When he was 16 years old, he began cleaning the shop and washing vehicles at the dealership collision shop where his brother worked. In 2000, he began working at Ed's Custom Collision Center, where he was trained to manage the shop.

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:09

HI Body Shop Expands Facility Using Spanesi’s Innovative 360° Concept

Written by Autobody News Staff

Spanesi products have helped contribute to Kapa’a Auto Body’s success.

This article appeared in our June 2020 Shop & Product Showcase.

Nearly five years ago, Palani and Tina Ryder opened Kapa’a Auto Body in Kailua, Oahu, with their son, Justin, and one apprentice. They built their business from the ground up, reaching out to the local community, family and friends, as well as focusing on quality repairs and customer service.

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 21:22

Does this NY Shop Love USI? Fuggedabouitit!

Written by Autobody News Staff

This article appeared in our June 2020 Shop & Product Showcase.

With a product he can believe in and a distributor he can rely on, James Aurora, owner of Sonny’s Collision Specialists in Ozone Park, NY, is happy with his four spray booths made by USI ITALIA and delighted with Centerline Spray Booths at his jobber in Amityville, NY.

Sunday, 01 September 2019 00:25

Honey Creek Collision Sees More Throughput, Quicker Cycle Times With Accudraft Titans

Written by Autobody News Staff

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Honey Creek Collision relocated to its new facility earlier in 2019.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

As a family-owned-and-operated shop, Honey Creek Collision and Custom Paint in Terre Haute, IN, employs 23 collision repair professionals who repair up to 180 vehicles monthly in the shop’s 24,000 square feet of production space.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase

Sunday, 01 September 2019 00:09

Only Woman-Owned Shop in Des Moines, Iowa, Relies on AkzoNobel to Make Repairs Better

Written by Autobody News Staff

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The collision repair professionals at R Jones Collision 1 have become even better at their jobs thanks to the information they receive through AkzoNobel’s North American Performance Group meetings.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

R Jones Collision 1 is the only collision repair shop in the Des Moines, Iowa, area that is owned and operated by a woman, Christy Jones.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase

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Saturday, 31 August 2019 23:54

Canadian Collision Centre Uses ALLDATA to Thrive in a Non-DRP

Written by Autobody News Staff

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Production Manager Alex Zdanowski at Bennett Dunlop Ford Collision Centre can be more efficient and productive using ALLDATA every day.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

For all of its collision repair information and automotive diagnostics, the crew at Bennett Dunlop Ford Collision Centre constantly calls upon ALLDATA to repair approximately 200 cars monthly.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase

Saturday, 31 August 2019 23:39

MSO Saves Time and Money With Autel for ADAS and Diagnostics

Written by Autobody News Staff

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Body Technician Stevin Cadavid uses Autel’s diagnostic tools on a wide range of cars, including Tesla at Today’s Collision Repair Centers.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

Some shop owners and managers will drag their feet when it comes to acquiring new, cutting-edge tools and equipment, even though they know they can help them to be more efficient while saving time and money.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase

Saturday, 31 August 2019 23:29

Rick’s Auto Body Committed to Axalta’s Top Notch Products

Written by Autobody News Staff

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Rick’s Auto Body has been using Axalta products since the 1990s and can’t imagine wanting to switch brands.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

The collision repair industry holds a plethora of challenges for body shop owners who intend to deliver high-quality repairs.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase

Saturday, 31 August 2019 23:03

Washington Shop Has Clear View of OEM Certification With Car-O-Liner Products

Written by Autobody News Staff

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Collision Center Director Rick Stoker praises Car-O-Liner’s products from their Car-O-Tronic Vision X3 Measuring System to their CTR12000 resistance welder and all three EVO universal fixture kits.

NOTE: This October SPS was originally published online in September 2019.

Dick Hannah Vancouver Auto Body in Vancouver, WA, belongs to a Pacific Northwest automotive group established in 1949 and consisting of 16 dealerships and two collision repair facilities.

Published in October 2019 Shop & Product Showcase