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Collision Repair

Chief now offering full frame racks and benches

Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2015 — Chief has added Globaljig benches, universal fixture systems and other “European style” structural repair equipment to its North American product offering. A statement from Chief says the new line augments its existing product portfolio that includes frame racks, vehicle holding systems, computerized measuring, vehicle specifications and joining equipment […]

November 3, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief goes big with new heavy-duty line

Madison, Indiana — October 28, 2015 — Chief has introduced a new product line designed to help heavy-duty collision facilities improve technician ergonomics, shop efficiency, repair quality and cycle times. Chief says the equipment also makes it possible to write more comprehensive estimates upfront and document repairs. The new Chief heavy-duty product line includes:• New Centurion […]

October 28, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief to unveil new products at SEMA Show

Madison, Indiana — October 27, 2015 — Chief has announced it reveal new products at its booth at the 2015 SEMA Show. The booth will also host equipment demos and offer special show pricing. The SEMA Show takes place November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Chief display will be in […]

October 27, 2015

Collision Repair

New materials bring bonding and riveting to the fore

By Jeff Sanford Madison, Indiana — October 12, 2015 — One of the big shifts in the world of advanced automotive materials is the use of bonding and riveting as a method for joining. Traditionally, welding has been the method for joining materials. But with the advent of materials like carbon fibre and increasing use […]

October 12, 2015

Collision Repair

New materials call for new joining techniques

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2015 — The new era of “exotic” materials calls for new methods of joining, both at the OEM and on the shop floor. Chief Automotive Technologies hosted trade press reporters recently to showcase new joining tools the company is making available. The day-long session provided some fascinating […]

October 6, 2015

Collision Repair

Virtual technology aids in learning to weld advanced materials

by Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 5, 2015 — Chief Automotive recently hosted a meeting at its headquarters in Madison, Indiana. The purpose of the gathering: Introduce a new line of joining tools collision repair centres can use to keep up with the industry-wide shift to more advanced materials. The biggest news in the […]

October 5, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief Automotive hosts aluminum welding demo in historic Indiana

By Jeff Sanford Madison, Indiana — October 1, 2015 — In the 19th century the Ohio river dividing Indiana and Kentucky was the interstate of its day. Steam boats tended the factories along the river. Towns like historic Madison, nestled in the Ohio River valley, were populated with factories tended by the boats that were […]

October 1, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief launches Structural Holding Package video series

Madison, Indiana — September 16, 2015 — Chief has created an instructional web series highlighting some of the ways the company’s Structural Holding Package can secure a collision-damaged vehicle to a frame rack for repair. Hosted by Chief’s OEM and Strategic Account Sales Manager, Richard Perry, the four-part series walks through all the steps needed […]

September 16, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief introduces online leasing tools

Madison, Indiana — August 24, 2015 — Without advanced welders and the latest collision repair equipment, it can be difficult to properly repair today’s vehicles. But buying new equipment outright can be expensive and may not be the most efficient way for all collision centre owners to grow their businesses. According to a statement from […]

August 24, 2015

Collision Repair

Collisionology from Chief: Design based fundamentals, accurate repairs and damage to aluminum bodies

By Richard Perry OEM and Strategic Account Sales Manager for Chief Automotive Technologies This summer on “Collisionology,” our new Chief blog, we’ve covered topics ranging from aluminum repair to vehicle data, and we will continue to provide updates about the latest techniques and tools you can use to improve your operations. Here are some of […]

August 7, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief’s NACE exhibit puts the focus on aluminum tools

By Jeff Sanford Detroit, Michigan — July 31. 2015 — Equipment supplier Chief Automotive Technologies had a large presence at this year’s NACE event. The company offered up training demos. Attendees were able to witness Chief’s latest aluminum joining equipment in action. “Many collision repair professionals are still in the learning phase with aluminum, and […]

July 31, 2015

Collision Repair

Chief adds new free training resources to website

Madison, Indiana — July 28, 2015 — Chief Automotive Technologies has added best practices guides, how-to videos and other educational materials to its website, chiefautomotive.com, to help collision repair professionals keep up with the evolving industry. “In the rapidly changing collision repair field, you have to continually educate yourself to stay ahead of the curve,” […]

July 28, 2015