Dec 30, 2024 · Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa is associate editor at FenderBender and ABRN. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has covered various beats beyond collision repair news such as politics, education, sports, and religion.

Nov 26, 2024 · Andrew Batenhorst is the body shop manager for Pacific BMW Collision Center. He has worked in the automotive industry for the past 25 years and currently sits on the SCRS board as the director-at-large.

Jan 16, 2025 · The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) started a fundraiser specifically to raise money for helping fellow industry members affected by the recent California wildfires.. In an email to FenderBender, Petra Schroeder, a long-time CIF trustee, confirmed that as of January 16, only one application had been submitted by a repairer from the Los Angeles area who needs help since the fires began.

Oct 29, 2024 · A High Climb: President of Mountain States Collision Repair Association Discusses Future of the New Organization

Dec 17, 2024 · Classic Collision announced the acquisitions of Collision Centers of Colorado Springs (a franchise), Nob Hill Body Shop in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Flowers Extreme Collision in Burke, Texas.

Dec 10, 2024 · There are many ways to pay for the things you need in your shop, including financing. Paul Knowlton, an automotive service and collision repair equipment sales executive from Huntington National Bank, sat down with FenderBender to discuss why someone should consider financing, even if they have the cash on hand.

Aug 30, 2016 · The Woodward-Fab 3-in-1 type machines are offered in sizes from 12” to 52” wide and can bend, shear and roll sheet metal all in one machine. The 3-in-1 needs less shop space and costs substantially less than individual machines, says the company. The Woodward-Fab machine boasts a heavy cast iron frame, long lasting high chrome shear blades with a 20 gauge sheet metal capacity.

Jan 21, 2025 · BendPak kicked off 2025 with additions to its management team, according to a press release. Sean Price moves to a newly created position as director of quality control, product development and management for the Special Products Division. David Reunert joins BendPak to take over for Price as ...

Jan 12, 2025 · Big or small, everyone has to make a financial decision. Whether you want to buy an extra patty during lunch at your favorite burger joint, or you decide to replace an old lift at your shop, it all requires money. Paul Knowlton, an automotive service and collision repair equipment sales executive ...

June 1, 2022 Endeavor Business Media on Wednesday announced the acquisition of 10 Missions Media, a Minnesota-based company producing leading media brands in multiple segments of the automotive aftermarket, including independent repair facilities, independent tire dealerships, collision repair facilities and quick lube/fast maintenance outlets.