Sam Berg, a blacksmith, and Gus Steen, a painter, met while working at Barry’s Carriage Repair and decided to start their own business. Thus was born the Steen & Berg Company in 1916 in Fargo, North Dakota. Steen died in 1949, and Berg bought the business and name from the Steen’s widow. Karl and Kevin Berg, the third generation, are now running the business.
Does your shop have a similar history? We want to hear from you! BodyShop Business will be compiling the exclusive list of the most experienced collision centers by virtue of their years established in the trade. Body shops wishing to be included in the BodyShop Business 500 may apply to be on the list at bodyshop500.com. It’s simple and will involve uploading an image of any document, old photo or business card that states the year you were established under the original owner.
The BodyShop Business 500 will be honored at WreckWeek June 20-22 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, featuring ShopXpo, the DRIVE Expo Conference and TowXpo.
Don’t wait, apply now!
