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New Chief Meridian Align System Brings Wheel Alignment In-house

The new Chief Meridian Align system allows collision repair shops to take more control over their cycle times and profitability, easily bringing wheel alignment services in-house with no bay reconfiguration needed.

Chief to Offer Additional Collision Repair Solutions for Heavy-Duty Vehicles through Agreement with Celette

Under the agreement, Chief will distribute Celette heavy-duty truck collision repair equipment in North America, South America and China.

Vehicle Service Group Using Augmented Reality to Connect Trade Show Attendees with Collision Repair ‘Works of Art’

The Rotary and Chief booth at the NADA Expo and ATD Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center may resemble a trip to Paris more than a trip to a trade conference, thanks to the brands’ new augmented-reality (AR) art gallery installation.

Chief Packages Computerized Measuring with Alignment

To help collision repair shops improve cycle times, productivity and profitability, Chief has introduced LaserLockAlign, the only combination computerized measuring and wheel alignment system.

Chief to Donate Welding and Measuring Equipment to Caliber Collision’s Changing Lanes Program

Chief will donate a MultiMig 522 MIG/MAG welder, MI200T spot welder, LaserLock LiveMapping system and two MultiMig 190 welders to Changing Lanes, which provides active-duty service members with training and employment opportunities in the collision repair industry.

Chief Introduces MultiMig 190 Welder for Mild-Steel Repairs

The 220-volt transformer-based welder has the power to perform both structural and sheet-metal repairs.

New Chief M30 Pro Alu Stud Welder Reduces Risk of Backside Heat Damage

With the new Chief M30 Pro Alu Stud Welder, grounding preparation is automatic, eliminating the need for grounding cables, and through-material transfer of welding heat is minimized or eliminated.

Chief Introduces New Universal Uni-Clamp Anchoring System

Replaceable crosshatch sections on jaws and anchoring stands offer stronger grip and easier installation.

Maserati Approves Chief Collision Repair Equipment for Certified Body Shop Program

Maserati has approved a range of Chief collision repair equipment for use in the structural repair of its vehicles.

Chief Vulcan Adhesive Debonding Unit Approved by Ford, Mitsubishi and Nissan

Vulcan is the only tool designed to use infrared heat to break the bonds of structural adhesives joining automotive steel, aluminum and carbon fiber panels.

Chief Reintroduces Impulse Tilt Frame Rack

Chief is bringing back the impulse Tilt frame rack in response to customer requests for a basic frame rack that’s reliable and affordable, the company said.

Honda Approves Chief MI200T Spot Welder for Collision Repair

The MI200T now is available to dealers through Honda’s tool and equipment program.