ABRA Opens Fifth Repair Center in Milwaukee
Minneapolis-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the opening of its fifth repair center in the Milwaukee area at 14750 West National Avenue in New Berlin, Wisc. This location, formerly New Berlin Auto Body, is ABRA’s 92nd repair center in 11 states. "ABRA is committed to growth in Wisconsin, with our emphasis on the Milwaukee,
Measuring Software
X3 is the latest software advancement for Car-O-Tronic Vision. It features a VIN decoding system, suspension check, surface damage diagnosis and multimedia support for EVO – Car-O-Liner’s new modular anchoring, side support and universal parts holding system. Perform upper-body point-to-point measuring of most vehicles including full frames, light trucks and SUVs. Call (800) 521-9696 or
Improve Cycle Times
The BenchRack system from CAR-O-LINER isn’t just fast. It’s precise and fast…with several combined features including a tilt feature that makes vehicle loading faster and easier especially when approach space is tight. Additional unique features include: removable ramps that allow your techs to work closer to the damage areas on a vehicle; machine milled measuring
Work Space Solutions
Car-O-Liner has built a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing collision repair equipment known for its innovation and ease of use. Its new LEAN Work Space Solutions are no exception. The uniform design provides your shop and your technicians with an efficient environment for reducing repair cycle times. Specially-designed bays allow optimization of different types
Quick and Easy Welding
Car-O-Liner’s CR500 DA Inverter Spot Welder features a double-action trigger on the spotweld gun that opens and closes the C-tong for quick and easy positioning around obstructions. Also, it’s compatible with all-new high-strength steels and welding processes and is UL, ETL and CSA approved.
Pro Spot Appoints New Sales Managers
Pro Spot International, Inc. announced today the appointment of Larry Brolsma to manager of the Northern Sales Division of Pro Spot’s distribution network. Brolsma has been in the collision industry for 35 years, beginning as a body shop technician in New Jersey then joining Metropolitan Car-O-Liner in 1989, where he worked for 18 years selling
Lean Repair Solutions
With minimum components but many possibilities, the EVO is a universal system that can be readily adapted to meet the demands of any auto and light truck. Each component – EVO 1, 2 and 3 – can be combined to handle every anchoring, fixturing and measuring situation. Call (800) 521-9696 or visit www.car-o-liner.com.
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
On the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help shop owners make
better decisions when purchasing a machine.
Jagging Rights: Jaguar’s Exclusive Aluminum-Repair Network of Authorized Shops
This shop spent $100K to gain entry to Jaguar’s exclusive aluminum-repair network of authorized shops. While developing technologies from the world’s automakers have left most shops out in the cold, they also present risk-takers with some real opportunities. Fairless Hills, Pa. – Hunt Auto Body is at first glance, a typical independent body shop, tucked
