Miller Electric Introduces T94 Series Welding Helmet
The helmets are designed to reduce neck strain and fatigue while improving operator comfort, visibility and productivity.
Latest ‘Who Pays for What’ Survey Focuses on Aluminum Repair Labor Rates
The current survey, open for participation through the end of October, focuses on aluminum repair labor rates, as well as about two dozen shop supply items, asking how frequently shops are paid for each by the eight largest auto insurers in the country.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Launches Series of Commercial Truck Repair Procedures
These written procedures can help assist the commercial fleet collision shops in delivering consistency within the repair process through development of standardized repair procedures.
New ‘Who Pays for What’ Survey Results Show Wide Range in Certified Aluminum Labor Rates
Nearly 800 shops participated in the latest quarterly “Who Pays for What?” survey this past October, and 130 of those shops that are certified by one or more of the automakers to repair aluminum vehicles reported their hourly rates for aluminum repair.
Ford Unveils Aluminum-Bodied Super Duty Pickup
The F-Series Super Duty lineup of pickups and chassis cabs is taking the same route as the F-150 in switching from a steel body to an aluminum one.
Novelis Unveils New High-Strength Aluminum Alloy for Automotive Industry
The new alloy series will offer a significant weight reduction when compared to current high-strength steels in the marketplace.
BMW Unveils New BMW 7 Series with Extensive Use of Carbon Fiber
Automaker states that the 7 Series is the first-ever vehicle in which mass-produced, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is used in combination with steel and aluminum.
SEMA Show to Highlight Aluminum Repair Information
With the forthcoming launch of the 2015 Ford F-150, the collision repair industry has been hungry for information about what the future holds as the best-selling truck in America becomes the first aluminum-bodied vehicle in its class. While production models haven’t hit local dealers yet, curious SEMA Show attendees who want a first glimpse at
Consultant Larry Montanez to Cover Aluminum Repair, Quality Control at SEMA
Larry Montanez is downright giddy when you talk to him about how he will be presenting educational sessions at Repairer Driven Education (RDE) for the fourth straight year. “I always get a lot of participation in my class,” he says. “Based on feedback that [SCRS Executive Director] Aaron Schulenburg has gotten, they asked me to
Aluminum Association Rep to Discuss Aluminum Trends at OEM Collision Repair Roundtable at SEMA Show
Doug Richman aims to inform collision repairers when an investment in aluminum training and equipment will be justified.
