Using Cold Straightening on High-Strength Steels
Using a torch to heat and straighten frame rails can compromise the structural integrity of today’s advanced metals. Cold straightening with an induction heater is the better choice.
PDR-Software Launches Hail Management Software
PDR-Software has announced the launch of its new product, PDR-Hail Manager. The new product is designed specifically for hail management companies who assign work to paintless dent repair technicians. “This new product seeks to take advantage of Internet-based technology by offering hail management companies an easy and efficient way to connect with PDR techs
PDR-Software Update Now Covers 20,000 Vehicles
PDR-Software has announced that the vehicle database for its estimating software has been updated to include year, make, model and trim level. The database now includes approximately 20,000 vehicles. "Our product is suitable for paintless dent repair technicians all across the globe," said Eric Seidel, president and CEO of Web-Est, PDR-Software’s product distributor. "The expansion
Web-Est Adds European and Canadian Matrices to PDR-Software
New additions allow users to create custom rate profiles for performing PDR estimating in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Hail360
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has endorsed Hail360° Catastrophe Services as the newest marketing partner in its IMPACT Elite Member program. Hail360° will address seasonal, large-scale automobile hail damage repair services for its IMPACT Elite Member shops. As storm severity and frequency continues to increase, shops across the nation are confronted with overwhelming hail
Web-Est Updates PDR-Software
Software now includes panel refinishing and R&R times.
Hail Horror
Do you truly have an insurance “partner?” After working through the worst hailstorm ever, we discovered that one insurer didn’t live up to that label.
Injunctions Filed Against Four Ohio Body Shops
Shops accused of being in violation of Ohio’s collision repair registration laws. Agency director says state is stepping up enforcement efforts.
Liss CARSTAR Celebrates 65 Years Serving Indiana Community
To celebrate its 65th anniversary and three generations of service, Liss CARSTAR held an open house for the public.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Recapitalizing with Private Investment Firm to Accelerate National Expansion
ABRA Founder Rollie Benjamin will remain chairman of the company, and Tim Adelmann and Scott Krohn will continue in their senior executive roles. Duane Rouse, ABRA’s president and CFO, was appointed CEO in connection with the transaction.