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3M Acquires LeanTec

4/25/2022

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3M has announced that it has acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in the United States and Canada.
 
This acquisition demonstrates 3M’s commitment to delivering digital advancements to support customers with an integrated connected bodyshop for the future of care and repair.
 
LeanTec’s technology complements 3M’s new RepairStack™ Performance Solutions, an ecosystem that enables what 3M calls the “connected bodyshop,” with end-to-end connectivity to improve shop productivity and profitability through simplified inventory management, material invoicing, and performance metrics and reporting.
 
“On behalf of my team, I want to thank our customers, both Body Shops and Distributors, for allowing LeanTec to serve you over the last 8 years. It has been an amazing journey! We are thrilled to align with 3M as they accelerate their efforts to help body shops become more efficient and profitable. 3M’s vision and commitment to creating the connected bodyshop is exciting and something that I believe will deliver tremendous value to their channel partners and to shop owners,” said Brandon Clift, President of LeanTec.
 
LeanTec will continue to support its current software and hardware offering, Prophet-C, through November 30, 2022, at which time the LeanTec offering will be discontinued. All LeanTec customers will have the option of transferring to 3M’s robust RepairStack™ Performance Solution as an alternative solution. For those customers interested in transferring to the new platform, or to learn more about RepairStack™ Performance Solutions and how to make this a part of your body shop ecosystem, please contact your 3M representative or visit the 3M website www.3mcollision.com/repairstack  and complete the inquiry form.
 
For a list of frequently asked questions that will help guide you through this transition please visit https://www.leantec.com/communications/LeanTec_FAQ.pdf. As always, please feel free to reach out to the LeanTec team directly at 615.721.5375 for any additional questions.
 
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Texas Automotive Vendor Spotlight: Excellent Customer Service and Quality Products from Tasco Auto Color

8/15/2019

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Texas Automotive Vendor Spotlight - Tasco Auto Color

August 2019
Tasco Auto Color operates on the handshake where your word is your bond. Read more down below on what separates Tasco Auto Color from the competition.

Texas Automotive Magazine
Texas Automotive - Cover August 2019

Tasco Auto Color - David, Lee
Texas Automotive - Page 17 August 2019
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The Ultimate Guide to Modern Estimating

3/1/2019

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Estimating Solutions
Randy Miller, a veteran of nearly four decades in the collision repair industry, has refined his shop’s estimating process for years now.

Randy focuses on scheduling estimates, group walk-arounds, utilizing modern technology and documenting everything. Read more about Randy's process from Fender Bender >
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HABA Announces Collision Day at the Capital

1/29/2019

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The 86th Legislative Session is OPEN! On February 6th we need PEOPLE to go to Austin, we will have lunch at the Capitol Grille and then we will go to every office and pass out flyers to advertise our Collision Day at the Capitol on February 12th. LEARN MORE
Collision Day at the Capital
Make Your Voice Heard
TAKE ACTION!
We need your voice! CLICK HERE for a list of the House and Senate Members and other important phone numbers. Please print out a copy so you will have them at your fingertips and CONTACT YOUR HOUSE AND SENATE REPRESENTATIVE!
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A Cautionary Tale From a Career Painter

2/15/2018

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AlexAlex Alonso and his wife, Andrea, on the beach in Florida.
"I was a mechanic when I was younger and always elbow-deep in all kinds of transmission fluids, brake fluids, motor oil and carburetor cleaner---you name it. I never wore gloves or any protective gear, because when you're young, you think you're a superhero. But all of that stuff gets into your blood, and where do you think it ends up? Your kidneys---that's right."

After 25 years in the paint booth, Alex also realizes maybe a little too late that wearing a breathing respirator and a full suit is a must, he said.

Read more from Autobody News >

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Tasco Auto Color teams up with The Collision Industry Foundation for Hurricane Harvey Relief

9/19/2017

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Tasco Auto Color has teamed up with the Collision Industry Foundation to assist in disaster relief for body shop personnel who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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For Immediate Release
Press Contact: Jordan Hendler CIF Trustee (804) 427-6982 jordan@admin-concepts.net

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CIF Assists Harvey Victims and Answers Industry on How to Help

September 12, 2017- Richmond, Virginia - The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today that its current relief efforts to Hurricane Harvey victims would be extended to Hurricane Irma victims as well.  In addition, a “How to Help” guide has been assembled for those wanting to assist those in need.  

CIF is committed to working with all industry segments to deliver aid to those devastated by these storms.  The CIF's mission is to deliver emergency relief directly to collision repair professionals.  CIF is calling on all shops, trade groups, equipment companies, paint companies, insurance companies and all other industry organizations that can assist in this relief effort.      

To tell of the devastation, one shop owner shared that his shop was buried in over 10 foot of debris and still had 6-7 feet of water inside.  He lost everything, had no flood insurance, and more importantly, 30 of his employees are out of work with no income for themselves or their families.  Another manager at a dealership body shop shared that his painter and his family were air-lifted off the roof of their home with nothing more than the clothes on their backs.  We encourage everyone within the industry to support our efforts, EVERY dollar counts and will help your fellow industry professionals in need!  

“CIF was there after Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy - and other natural disasters - to deliver aid to those professionals in our industry impacted,” stated Michael Quinn, Chair of CIF Disaster Relief.  “We have a dedicated group of volunteers that are working hard to identify those in need from within our industry and get them the help they need.  If you know of persons in need, please send them our way! And, if you want to help please donate at the CIF website.”      

To donate to the Disaster Relief Fund or apply for assistance please visit www.collisionindustryfoundation.org, or contact us directly at Email: collisionindustryfoundation@gmail.com.
To phone Toll Free (855) 424- 3243 or Direct (804) 427-6982.  CIF is utilizing all donations for emergency living and/or tool replacement expenses.

About CIF: The Collision Industry Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation dedicated to raising, managing and donating funds while fulfilling the philanthropic goals and needs of the collision industry and the communities they serve.  More information is available at http://www.collisionindustryfoundation.org

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Hurricane Harvey/Irma Relief Effort

We all want to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey & Irma, especially our fellow collision repair brothers and sisters.  This work will be ongoing for at least one year as there are so many in need.  Here are some ideas to consider:



  1. Donate now and every month at: collisionindustryfoundation.org/disaster-relief-hurricane-harvey/
  2. This coming Christmas season, instead of the usual office gift exchange consider adopting an industry family in need.
  3. If you participate in any Rotary or other service organizations please let them know we exist and are seeking donations.  
  4. Do you have an annual trade golf outing or other annual fundraising event you participate in?  Request that this year’s proceeds go to the CIF Harvey & Irma Relief effort.   
  5. Easy, no cost – consider changing/editing your email signature to include this Harvey logo/link

I’m making a difference with Hurricane Harvey & Irma by assisting my industry’s brothers and sisters devastated by this natural disaster.  100% of all funds go to those in need.

Donate NOW to the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) -  Harvey & Irma Relief Fund!


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Hurricane Harvey/Irma Relief Effort



As you know this fall has brought multiple storms that have devastated many in our industry in Houston & Florida. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) was formed to assist Collision Industry Professionals in need when disasters strike. CIF was there after Katrina, Sandy and other disasters to deliver aid to those impacted in our industry.   
 
It is estimated that less than 10% of those damaged by the Hurricanes carried flood insurance.  So, the need is great and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.  We ask that you strongly consider giving generously so that we may continue to serve those in need.   

Your tax-deductible donation will be utilized to assist those in need, after careful vetting of loss and validation of industry position. 100% of all donations go to serve those in need by our committee of all volunteers.  

For more information visit:

http://collisionindustryfoundation.org/donation-commitment-form/

Thank you for your assistance so we may serve those in need.

Sincerely,   

William Shaw
President

Michael Quinn
Harvey/Irma Relief Chair



P.O. Box 3007, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: (804) 427-6982 – Fax: (804) 335-1296
Website: www.collisionindustryfoundation.org

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Harvey Relief Information from Harvey

9/5/2017

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Dear HABA Members,

This last week has been challenging for all of us in the Houston area. We believe that many of our members and their families have been severely impacted by the storm. And, we've got a long road ahead of us. It may not be easy, but we will persevere in the end. We are Texans after all!

Hopefully, you are safe and with a roof over your head. If you are planning to seek assistance from FEMA, we thought you would want to have their contact information to get the process started:

800-621-FEMA (3362)
http://www.disasterassistance.gov

We also came across an article on the topic of "Harvey Alert: Don't Settle a Vehicle Claim Until You Read This!". Please review it carefully.

The Collision Industry Foundation has disaster relief information, too.
Please click to see the resources available.

If you'd like to update us on your status, please feel free to contact us. We are, of course, continuing to pray for the safety of our members and stand ready to support in rebuilding of any businesses that may have been lost.

From the entire Board of HABA
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Top Gun Mitch Lanzini Teaches a Classic Tape Shading Effect

8/18/2016

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Mitch Lanzini
Promotion - 8/16/2016
Top Gun Mitch Lanzini Teaches a Classic Tape Shading Effect

If Mitch Lanzini’s smiling face looks familiar, it should. In fact, you may have spent hours with him already. He appeared in over 25 episodes of the Overhaulin’ TV show. While completing a custom in a week is not something he’d recommend for the daily grind, he is proud of the work he accomplished on the show. “When you have the pressure on, it’s amazing what you can get done,” he says.


Check out Mitch's latest tech tip video featuring how to create a classic tape shading effect. Mitch says this technique is ideal for beginning painters looking to build confidence. “It’s so, so easy, doesn’t take much time and the effect is cool.”

Follow the steps on how to achieve the classic tape shading effect

Want to learn more? Click here for other tips and tricks!

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Complex, Costly Work Leaves 3 paint Suppliers to Dominate Business

4/19/2016

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A technician at PPG Industries' Coatings Innovation Center in Allison Park, Pa., work on automotive coatings. That industry is researching ways to put less paint on vehicles while making it more long-lasting.
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Three large suppliers dominate the global market for original-equipment automotive paint -- and the auto industry is content to leave it that way.

Auto-paint plant lines are too complex and expensive to consider introducing new suppliers, say paint industry leaders.
As a result, the top three industry coatings giants -- PPG Industries, BASF and Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont) -- have become too big to fail.

"When you look at a car plant, one of the most significant investments is the paint shop," says Christopher Toomey, senior vice president for coatings solutions for North America at Ludwigshafen, Germany-based BASF. "No plant manager wants their plant shut down because the paint shop isn't working. The pressure ratchets up in a hurry."The actual cost of paint on a car is small, representing 3 to 4 percent of the vehicle's total value. But the paint shop is one of the most complex elements in a vehicle assembly factory and can come with a price tag of $400 million or more.

The multistep process of dipping, spraying and baking gobbles up huge amounts of energy, water and floor space, making the paint shop a major chokepoint in the manufacturing process if trouble hits. And carmakers demand a continually evolving kaleidoscope of new, fashionable colors that are durable and can be applied with maximum efficiency and minimum environmental impact.
As a result, the three paint supplier leaders hold sway over a $10 billion business to a degree found in few other sectors of the supply base.

Read More From Automotive News >



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Goodguys Names Bobby Alloway's PPG-Painted Chevy Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year

7/23/2015

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Press Release - 7/23/2015
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio - July 23, 2015  Add another major award to Bobby Alloway’s already impressive trophy case. An Alloway-built car won the 2015 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year award at the 18th annual PPG Goodguys Nationals held July 10-12 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The car, a gleaming 1937 Chevy coupe owned by Chuck Rowe of Millington, Tenn., was a crowd magnet and featured Alloway’s signature deep black PPG finish and rakish stance. Celebrated as “the master of black,” Alloway almost always paints his custom builds black.

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The Chevy was built at Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop where he uses PPG products exclusively. This masterpiece wore its DELTRON® DBU 9700 Basecoat and DCU 2002 CONCEPT® Clearcoat finish beautifully. It was Alloway’s third time winning the award; in 2001 he took the honors with a ’33 Ford and in 2012 with a ’32 Ford. But multiple wins don’t make the experience any easier.

“The whole thing is nerve-wracking,” said Alloway. “It’s an honor to win, but you’re competing with the top builders in the world, so you can’t relax or get overconfident. You do the best you can, make the car look great and hope the judges recognize your work. I’m thankful they did.”

Alloway has been building timeless street rods since 1978, and his shop in Louisville, Tenn., has consistently produced award-winning vehicles. He is well respected for cars that sport an aggressive presence obtained through a blend of color, proportion and pure power—in this case an all-aluminum McLaren Chevrolet Big Block V8.

In addition to the Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year awards, Alloway’s honors include the Goodguys Street Machine of the Year, America’s Most Beautiful Roadster, Autorama Builder of the Year and the Don Ridler Memorial Award. Earlier this year, the Chevy was named Best Hot Rod at the 2015 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, Calif. In recognition of his work, Alloway was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Hall of Fame this year and the Rod & Custom Hall of Fame in 2004.

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is one of the largest rod and custom associations, with nearly 70,000 members around the world. The association promotes and produces some of the world’s most dynamic automotive events including the annual Nationals show in Columbus, Ohio. The Goodguys Columbus Nationals is the organization’s biggest show of the year, with some of the top cars in the country competing for major awards. PPG is the official paint supplier to the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. PPG exhibits at every national and many regional Goodguys events, displaying the hot colors, unique pigments, special-effect finishes and custom colors showcased in its Deltron products, VIBRANCE COLLECTION® and other brands.
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