NOVUS, No Problem: Rick Nedens, NOVUS Glass, on changes in glass repair, ADAS solutions at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — As one of the pioneering companies of the modern auto glass repair procedure, Collision Repair had to stop by the booth of NOVUS Glass on the SEMA Show floor this year, as the Fix Network subsidiary was out in force, promoting its brand and showing off how the glass sector is […]
The Stealthy Solution: KECO Body Repair’s Chris White on paving the way for paintless repair
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair caught up with Chris White, president of KECO Body Repair, on the SEMA 2022 show floor, where we talked with him about what his company is doing to make repairs easier, and less-invasive, for the sake of both technicians and customers.
The Finnish Finish: Auli Parviainen of Car-Rep talks spray paint and sustainability at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a one-on-one chat on the SEMA 2022 show floor, managing director of Car-Rep Auli Parviainen walked Collision Repair through how the company’s new two-component product delivers a superior spray while minimizing waste, thanks to its unlimited potlife, as well as how environmental sustainability plays into to the Car-Rep culture.
Talking with Tim: Spanesi’s Tim Morgan gives tips for saving space on the shop floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — From Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, Collision Repair mag was on-site at the SEMA Show, where more than 1,900 exhibitors set up extravagant displays to showcase what the modern collision repair world has to offer. Collision Repair editor Allison Rogers stopped by the Spanesi booth and interviewed Spanesi Americas COO Tim […]
Dead Ringer: Mike Ring takes top prize of SEMA 2022 Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — Another successful SEMA Show is in the books and with that, the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition crowned its new champion, Mike Ring, for his 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Pickup. As one of half of the famous Ringbrothers, Ring’s pedigree for car building preceded him at this year’s competition where his […]
Bigger and Better: SEMA 2023 to debut citywide SEMA Week
Las Vegas, Nevada — On the last day of the 2022 show, SEMA announced plans to expand the show into a full-week, citywide celebration of all things automotive, complimenting the ongoing, exclusive trade show. Representatives explained that SEMA Week would be the beginning and culmination of a five-year vision to expand the show into an […]
And then there were four: Final four announced at SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the SEMA Show 2022 winds down, the pool of competition for this year’s Battle of the Builders Competition gets smaller and smaller, as the top four finalists were announced Thursday afternoon. It’s a family affair for the automotive royalty that is the Ringbrothers, as both Mike and Jim Ring have […]
The Battle Rages On: SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition announces top 12 finalists
Las Vegas, Nevada — The winners circle for this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition is slowly closing as judges announced the top 12 finalists on Wednesday afternoon. The field of competition has been getting smaller and smaller as the week progresses and SEMA judges have narrowed down the four categories of Hot Rod […]
Achievement Unlocked: Tim Adelmann and Frank Terlep induced into Collision Industry Hall of Eagles
Las Vegas, Nevada – Tim Adelmann and Frank Terlep have been inducted into the Hall of Eagles, a hall of fame celebrating those who made significant contributions to the collision repair industry. Adelmann and Terlep were inducted on Wednesday, during the NABC Awards and Recycled Rides event at the SEMA show. According to the company, […]
Seen on the Show Floor: Scrapbook from Day 3 at SEMA Show 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair mag is on the scene at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Can’t make it this year? Check out our scrapbook from this year’s show, updated daily! We’re conducting interviews, scouting the hottest new products and bringing you all that the 2022 SEMA Show has to offer.