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Chief Recognizes Leading Distributors

Chief presented awards to its 2014 overall sales leaders, and also recognized distributors in several other categories at its annual distributor meeting Nov. 2nd in Las Vegas.

GM Approves New Chief Holding System for Repairing 2016 Cadillac CT6

The Chief CT6 holding system is available through the GM Dealer Equipment program and includes more than 50 components from Chief’s Structural Holding Package, plus new CT6-specific fixtures for anchoring the vehicle at its suspension points.

New Chief Videos Teach Proper 2015 Ford F-150 Anchoring

The videos are part of Chief’s structural holding how-to series, and cover the components included in its F-150 aluminum cab holding system.

Chief Unveils New Bench Offering at SEMA Show

Company has added Globaljig benches, universal fixture systems and other “European style” structural repair equipment to its North American product offering.

Chief Booth to Provide Equipment Demos and Discounts at SEMA

Chief’s newest aluminum repair shop tools will be available during the show in discounted bundles.

Chief Introduces Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Line

Product line designed to help heavy-duty body shops improve technician ergonomics, shop efficiency, repair quality and cycle times.

Chief Automotive Technologies Demonstrates Fusion Technology at Media Day

Trade press editors visited Vehicle Service Group headquarters to get a firsthand look at the MultiMig 522 welder, System Multispot MI-100Control T Spot Welder, PNP90 rivet gun and fume extractor.

New Chief Training Center Provides Hands-On Learning

The training center is housed in Chief’s Irvine, Calif., specification and research facility, and will host sessions developed for collision repair technicians and estimators throughout the year.

New Chief Videos Show How to Properly Hold a Vehicle for Sectioning or Pulling

The new series, which will be hosted by Richard Perry, OEM and strategic account sales manager, will focus on Chief’s Structural Holding Package and the many ways to secure a collision-damaged vehicle to a frame rack for repair.

Chief Introduces Online Leasing Tools to Help Customers Cost-Effectively Update Their Shops

Financing options provide access to the latest equipment without a large initial cash outlay.

Chief Adds Free Collision Repair Training Resources to Website

Best practices guides, how-to videos and other educational materials on chiefautomotive.com are aimed at helping collision repair professionals keep up with the evolving industry.

Chief to Provide NACE | CARS 2015 Attendees with Knowledge on Aluminum Repair

Company will show its latest aluminum joining equipment in action during live MIG/MAG welding and riveting demos on the trade show floor, as well as present a “Collision Repair 2015 Design Based Repair” educational session on Thursday, July 23rd.