DETOURS: The Ultimate Tailgater
With as popular as tailgating seems to be these days, Doug Kielian, who owns Auto Kraft Body & Paint, Inc., and DSK Auto Products in Lincoln, Neb., thought he could put the rear end of a crashed pick-up to good use in a parking lot on game day.
Hangin’ in the Pit
Don’t stand in the middle. This is the advice front tire changer Mike Lingerfelt of the 3M “Pit Bulls” pit crew gave me for the Pit Crew Challenge. I definitely did not want to become the latest YouTube video sensation: “Check this out! Guy gets creamed by a race car at the Pit Crew Challenge!”
Time: The New Currency
Back in 1964 when the Stones first released “Time Is On My Side,” time was a nice thing to have. We used it freely and pretty much took it for granted. It was a nice way to live. We spent Sundays with family, and vacations were spent visiting relatives and staying in touch. In most
Trends in Materials
Vehicles today are becoming “hybrids” of construction. Here’s a closer look at aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber and steel and the roles these advanced materials play in the modern automobile.
Don’t Get Hung Up
Lessons learned from a successul dry-cleaner.
I Guess Henry was Wrong!
How the major paint companies are responding to the Xirallic shortage caused by the disaster in Japan.
TSBs Can Generate an Additional Income Stream
So what does it mean for you to “one up” the competition? You’ve invested time and money to install the latest and greatest software systems throughout your business. You have the best frame rack and electronic measuring devices available on the market. You have the most talented welders who allow you to replace panels and
Air Compressors: What to Consider When Buying
Rotary type compressors are now taking a larger bite out of piston compressors in the collision repair market, with their manufacturers claiming this technology is more energy efficient and provides a reliable supply of clean, dry air.
2011 Industry Profile
The award-winning BodyShop Business Industry Profile is back with a vengeance, offering you a statistical snapshot of what’s going on in the collision repair industry today.
2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show
With tons of educational sessions and a trade show that’s free to all Chicago-area collision repair facilities, the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year.
Succession Planning: Where Are You Headed?
I know many of you out there are not going to like the subject of this column because it deals with something you probably don’t want to think too much about. But I believe it’s extremely important, and so I’m going to do my best to try to get those of you who have so
Chi-cago, Chi-cago!
How does the song go? “Chi-cago, Chi-cago, that toddlin’ town…” Judging from the response so far to the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show – Strategies for Success, it seems that people are just as excited as I am that this year’s event is in Chicago – St. Charles, Ill., to be specific. One