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Dec 20, 2024 · FenderBender is the leading trade magazine covering leadership, management, operations, and strategies for collision repair shop owners, operators, and managers.
BendPak Brings Its Eight-Armed Car Lift to 2024 SEMA Show
Oct 6, 2024 · BendPak’s flagship SEMA Show 2024 outdoor booth, #81210 in the Silver Lot, features the new Octa-Flex Series as well as other BendPak service and parking lifts, a full line of portable lifts from QuickJack and MaxJax, the latest Cool Boss evaporative coolers, and the versatile JackPak collection of portable power packs.
Breaking: Axalta Former Owner Carlyle Buys Worldpac from Advance
Aug 22, 2024 · According to the release, Carlyle's investment in Worldpac builds on the firm's extensive carve-out experience in the Industrials sector, having invested $13 billion in industrial carve-outs over the past two decades, including in such companies as Nouryon, Atotech, Signode, and Allison Transmission.
A look at alternative refrigerants to R-134a - FenderBender and …
Feb 4, 2022 · There are three refrigerants that can be used to replace R-134a: R-1234yf, R-152a, and R-744. More on these replacements later. An interesting fact about the phase-out of R-134a is that unlike the switch from R-12 to R-134a, there is no mandatory reduction in either production or importing of the refrigerant, which means that supplies of R-134a should be stable both in availability and cost.
LKQ Launches FinishMaster Line | FenderBender and ABRN
Nov 3, 2024 · LKQ Corporation's Refinish Division has launched a new private-label line, FinishMaster by LKQ, combining the strengths of Keystone Platinum Refinish and FinishMaster Smart products.
Mitchell Tech Powers New Virtual Estimating Service by Collective
Oct 22, 2024 · Mitchell announced that its software solutions are powering a new virtual estimating service from Collective Sourcing, LLC, according to a news release.. Designed for U.S. auto insurers, the service aims to reduce claims processing time by combining Mitchell’s damage appraisal technology with Collective’s auto technical specialists.
What is feather, prime and block? | FenderBender and ABRN
Aug 7, 2023 · John Shoemaker is a business development manager for BASF North America Automotive Refinish Division and the former owner of JSE Consulting. He began his career in the automotive repair industry in 1973. He has been a technician, vehicle maintenance manager and management system analyst while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
1Source ADAS to Unveil AI-Powered Reporting Solution at SEMA
Oct 28, 2024 · With the SEMA Show in Las Vegas just a week away, attendees can expect 1Source ADAS to demonstrate its latest AI-powered ADAS calibration platform, according to a news release from late July.. The new platform leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the calibration process, reduce errors, and improve efficiency for ADAS service providers and body shops of all sizes.
Fire at Two Omaha Auto Businesses Stopped by Fire Crew
Sep 20, 2024 · A fire struck two auto repair businesses in Omaha, Nebraska, according to a Facebook post from the Omaha Fire Department. The Omaha Fire Department’s C-Shift crews responded to a structure fire near 84th and Blondo on Thursday morning.
Collision Winners and Runners-Up at the SEMA Show
Nov 12, 2024 · Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Product. Runner-up: Revv ADAS Mechanical (Revv ADAS)- Revv ADAS Mechanical is tailored for the mechanical repair sector, integrating Revv's ADAS research platform with diagnostic and calibration systems like the Autel IA900.This solution allows repair shops to offer comprehensive ADAS diagnostic services within standard repair packages, enhancing ...