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It should come as no surprise that, in the cyclic view of aluminum and its effect on society and the collision repair industry, things would begin to spin and spin pulling in every possible money making angle as is possible. In the case of Alcoa Inc., this is an aluminum production site at a Tennessee factory,
When your mom speaks of the dangerous toxins in the collision repair industry, see this as your opportunity to educate her. Collision shops of today, along with the manufacturing companies involved in our industry, are shining examples of being stewards of health and safety by pursuing environmentally-mindful processes and products. The days of lacquer
In the article, there is a point made by Denise Caspersen, Chair of Women’s Industry Network (WIN) and industry relations/project management/innovative strategic planning professional with National Auto Body Parts Warehouse. Women in the collision repair industry are having a positive impact on the industry! During the most recent WIN Educational Conference, women from all
Since the time of women’s liberation and before, women have been entering the workforce performing previously considered men\’s jobs, and with great success. We have women in Car Racing Competitions, Truck Drivers, Lawyers, even Judges that have proven to be very successful. We even have women going to war and not just as a
Recently, I read a question posed on Body Shop Business by a young lady who is in college and pondering her choices upon graduation. She is, or has been, pursuing an art degree but feels she would possibly be better suited to become a part of the collision repair industry. I\’m almost sure that the
So what kind of money can you make? With your new found skills affording you the opportunity to work with aluminum, the similarities between the new F-150 and the Alumacraft boats, you will be able to work on both. But just using the Alumacraft as our point and example, you could make anywhere from $6,000
Trailer repair shops are overwhelmed with horse and cattle trailers and are booking two to three weeks out. Knowing the type of aluminum and what gauge will help you when buying the correct wire for the repair and do a good job. Usually, the job itself will take less than an hour when it comes
So How Do You Work With Boats, RVs and Trailers? Many of the boat repairs are very similar to the plastic repair procedures that are currently used. You work on a bigger scale of course and for the most part have to really be sure that you can even do the job. Meaning can you
You will need and be required to know the procedures to work with all types of materials such as plastics, carbon fiber and metals such as ultra-high strength steels, aluminum and magnesium. You and body shops will have to be able to provide these skills if you intend to survive in this industry. The good
Whether you are ready or not, changes are coming. Our first instinct is to rebuff change and pretend that it isn\’t happening or at the very least will go away, but this is just not the case. If you are in the repair industry then you must know that change is inevitable. In this industry