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 like welders and rivet guns.
Chief parent company Vehicle Service Group (VSG) and Bellini Systems, manufacturer of the Globaljig product line, have signed an agreement giving VSG exclusive marketing and distribution rights for Globaljig collision repair equipment in Canada and the US.
“In North America, where the best-selling vehicle for more than 35 consecutive years has been a pickup truck, frame racks remain integral to proper collision repair,” says Mike Cranfill, VSG’s VP of Global Collision and New Business Development. “But as car manufacturers continuously evolve their new vehicle designs to meet stringent … standards, we expect the repair methodologies used in European markets to expand deeper into North American shops. As a result, it’s important that we offer our customers a simple, fast and easy-to-use bench and fixture system to supplement their frame racks. After thoroughly evaluating every bench system on the market, we have determined that Globaljig’s system is the most user-friendly. Further, we have supplied Globaljig with Chief computerized measuring systems in Europe for 15 years, so we know the products work together seamlessly.”
Globaljig products are made in Italy and have been approved by a number of vehicle OEMs. They will be marketed under the “Globaljig Presented by Chief” brand in North America. Globaljig Presented by Chief products will be sold through the Chief North American distribution network.
The Globaljig Presented by Chief Koala straightening bench and Universal Fixture System are featured in the Chief booth (#10118) at the SEMA Show this week. Other Globaljig Presented by Chief products include the SuperRotax straightening system, the Quick Pull bench and other benches.
