elcome back to the Auto Body Association of Texas’ (ABAT) 2024 Texas Auto Body Trade Show!
I personally can’t wait for you to experience the best of ABAT and beyond this weekend, from our two full days of informative, invigorating educational offerings to the sold-out show floor full of the industry’s best exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest products and technology and so much more. We’ve got tons of fun this year on the floor, with the return of our renowned BIG SHOTS competition and the start of something big with our first-ever NASCAR simulator event happening Saturday. And there’s plenty happening off the floor, too, like our Collision Industry Ladies’ Mixer at Texican Court Saturday afternoon, and of course our annual After Party at Bar Louie Friday night.
Between the education, competition, celebrations and TONS of business being discussed, made and improved this weekend, it’s important to recognize all of those who came together to put on ABAT’s annual trade show. Our association staff and Board of Directors have worked incredibly hard to put together an incredible two days for our attendees, and I can’t thank them enough. I’d also like to acknowledge all of the speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees who consistently show up and show out to promote the success of collision repairers everywhere. We quite literally could not do what we do without you.
Please take full advantage of the opportunities available to you and your business this weekend, and don’t forget to have lots of fun, too. I’ll see you at the show!
Burl Richards
ABAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Burl Richards Burl's Collision Center burl@burlscollision.com | (903) 657-8082
Chairman of the Board Corey Pigg S&W Expert Collision Repair coreyp@swcollision.com | (936) 634-8361
Vice President Eric McKenzie Park Place Dealerships emckenzie@parkplace.com | (214) 443-8250
Treasurer David Osburn “Ozzy” David McDavid Ford ozzy6384@gmail.com | (817) 648-5759
Executive Director Jill Tuggle jill@abat.us | (817) 899-0554
ABAT BOARD MEMBERS
Bobby Beason DeMontrond Collision Center bobby.beason@demontrond.com | (936) 577-2747
Larry Cernosek Deer Park Paint & Body lcwrecker@comcast.net | (281) 930-1539
Kevin Ellison Westway Ford kellison@vtaig.com | (972) 584-9033
Brandon Gillespy Park Place BodyWerks bgillespy@parkplace.com | 214-443-8250
Chad Kiffe Berli's Body & Fine Finishes chadk@berlisbody.com | (512) 251-6136
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Alana Quartuccio / alana@grecopublishing.com
SENIOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Chasidy Rae Sisk / chasidy@grecopublishing.com
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Joe Greco / joe@grecopublishing.com
OFFICE MANAGER: Donna Greco / donna@grecopublishing.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 12
7AM: Badge Registration Opens | Entrance Lobby
9am - 10am | Classroom 1
Customer Experiences Beyond Transactional to Relational
Presented by Sheryl Driggers, Collision Advice
Learn how to deliver an EXTRA-ordinary Customer Experience! Learn to identify a customer’s DISC style and how to best communicate with each personality, positively transform every relationship by accepting personal responsibility and understand how to deliver an EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE throughout the repair process.
9am - 10am | Classroom 3
Damage Appraisal Documentation
Presented by John Shoemaker, BASF
This workshop covers step by step documentation tips to gain maximum reimbursement on scanning, associated/related damage, measuring and structure repair time, adhesives and corrosion protection, mechanical repairs, tire documentation requirements, and refinish operations. Using database P-Pages, OEM position papers/ repair procedures, recognized SOPs from 3M, information from DEG inquiries and missed operations identified in the SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning and other resources, BASF’s John Shoemaker will show the attendees how to use estimate lines, line notes and photos to effectively document their repair process.
9am - 10am | Classroom 4
Dent to Delivery: AI tools and strategies to reduce cycle time
Presented by Tom Zobelein, Capture the Keys & Vaultoniq
In this comprehensive class, marketing Guru Tom Zobelein will share how to strategically introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your daily shop operations, covering every phase from initial client contact to the final stages of production. Through a systematic approach, attendees will gain insights into identifying appropriate AI tools, both free and subscription-based, to streamline processes, reduce manual labor, and enhance overall efficiency.
10:15am - 11:15am | Classroom 1
Estimating for Seat Belt Inspections
Presented by Danny Gredinberg, DEG and Collision Advice
You may have heard about safety inspection, but don’t know where to start. Danny will break down the process of locating and creating an evidence package supported by OEM documentation for required safety inspections, including seat belt inspections. Build your repair plan with confidence, highlighting required steps to ensure a safe outcome.
10:15am - 11:15am | Classroom 3
Do You Have Leaky Profit? Find Out Where Profit Leaks from Your Collision Center and How to Fill the Holes!
Presented by Ian Szilagyi, OEC
This presentation focuses on real-world examples where materials, labor, software, employees, and other areas may be leaking profits out of your business. There are collision centers all over the nation that are mindful of these areas – they are winning and collecting profits that others simply let leak out of their business. This presentation will
highlight some of the most common areas where profit leaks out, while offering advice and recommendations on how to plug those gaps and fill your profit cup!
Presented by Burl Richards, Burl’s Collision Center and ABAT President
Join us for an insightful seminar delving into the intricate realm of collision repair laws, or the lack thereof, within the state of Texas. Participants will gain insights into ambiguous concepts like “Prevailing Common Practice” and challenges faced by repair shops and consumers alike. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of collision repair regulations and empower ourselves with the tools to uphold standards of safety, transparency, and legality in the repair industry.
11:30am - 1:30pm | Junior Ballroom A & B
Success Today, Success Tomorrow
Presented by Mike Anderson, Collision Advice
Mike Anderson shares insights gleaned from traveling over 300 days a year working with hundreds of shops, OEMs, software companies and his own personal experiences. He’ll discuss moving to a four-day work week, trends with OEM insurance, OEM certifications, and DRP versus non-DRP. Find out what ESG is and how it may impact our industry, trends on customer pay repair orders and why it is CRITICAL to build a relationship with the vehicle owner. Speculate on what the future holds for innovation in scheduling and how AI may impact that. In addition, Mike will share his latest state-by-state average labor hours per RO and per labor category, and the consequences of “Being GREEDY!”
1PM: TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS
1pm - 6pm: BIG SHOTS COMPETITION
4pm - 5:30pm | Junior Ballroom A & B
Repairidy! An Interactive Game Show
Hosted by Danny Gredinberg, DEG and Erin Solis, CCG
Welcome to “Repairidy!” Hosted in the spirit of the classic game show “Jeopardy,” Repairidy brings together participants from all corners of the collision repair industry to compete in a series of thrilling rounds designed to test their expertise and problem-solving abilities. In this electrifying event, contestants will face off against each other in a battle of wits and precision as they tackle questions and scenarios related to collision repair techniques, industry standards, safety protocols, and cutting-edge technologies.
8PM: TRADE SHOW FLOOR CLOSES
8pm: AFTER PARTY AT BAR LOUIE
Located just across the street from the show! 360 Las Colinas Blvd W., Ste. 100 • Irving, TX 75039
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 13
9am - 10am | Classroom 1
100% Disassembly
Presented by Mike Anderson, Collision Advice
This class explores the importance of creating a culture of doing things WITH your team, not TO your team and how to gain their support for the common goal of 100% disassembly. Often shops believe they are completely disassembling vehicles; however, we find the vehicles still have components that should have been R&I’d. Therefore, this course will look at the reasons WHY components need to be R&I’d from a vehicle and provide real-world examples for each reason.
9am - 10am | Classroom 4
Contemporary Workforce Dynamics: What Does the Data Say and How Does History and Human Biology Play a Role?
Presented by Tony Adams, Akzo Nobel
This course delves into the multifaceted aspects of contemporary workforce dynamics, drawing insights from a technician survey conducted by SCRS and I-CAR. Participants will explore the intricate relationship between organizational culture and employee preferences of the current generation. From understanding the significance of historical contexts to the biological underpinnings of human chemistry, participants will gain an understanding of how these factors influence the benefits employees value most. Whether you’re an owner, manager, or aspiring leader, this course will educate and inspire you to change the way you look at the incoming workforce generation and navigate the evolving landscape of workforce dynamics effectively.
10AM: TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS
10:15am - 11:00am | Classroom 1
Eagle MMS: Unveiling Trends & Reimbursement Strategies for Body Shop Materials
Presented by Yanni Koutmos, Eagle MMS
Yanni Koutmos and his brother Alex have built EagleMMS - a revolutionary itemized invoicing program that in-houses all the part numbers from countless manufacturers for body and paint products and allows shops to bill them seamlessly for individual ROs. Yanni recognizes the need for greater accuracy and transparency as they pertain to material costs in the documentation of the auto body repair process. In this seminar, he will share reimbursement strategies and resources available to shops today.
10:15am-11:00am | Classroom 4
Honest Conversations: How to be YOUR Best
Presented by Clay Hoberecht, Best Body Shop
In this casual, interactive seminar, the audience will get the chance to tap into the expertise of Clay Hoberecht, the owner of one of the nation’s most innovative and successful body shops. Clay blazed his own trail to shop success and “Facebook fame” and much of his success can be attributed to his out of the box, no nonsense look at how a collision repair shop should run. Using questions from the audience, Clay will facilitate a meaningful discussion aimed at helping shop owners identify their challenges and pinpoint areas where they can make immediate and significant improvements.
SATURDAY AT THE SHOW: NASCAR
SIMULATOR EVENT!
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show! We are excited to feature the NASCAR Simulator event, where you can race to win two tickets to a NASCAR series race. The fastest lap wins!
1pm - 2:30pm | Junior Ballroom A & B
The Culture Club
Panel: Burl Richards, Tony Adams, and more TBD
Moderator: Mike Anderson, Collision Advice
Join us for an engaging panel discussion where industry leaders will delve into the intricate world of company culture. Throughout the discussion, attendees will gain valuable insights into various aspects of company culture, ranging from shortened work weeks to employee engagement strategies. Our panelists will draw from their own experiences to illustrate how a positive culture can drive innovation, enhance productivity, and ultimately, contribute to long-term sustainability.
10:30am - 2:30pm: BIG SHOTS COMPETITION
11am - 3pm: CAR SHOW
3pm - 4:30pm: COLLISION INDUSTRY LADIES’ MIXER
Salt Bar @ Texican Court
4:30pm: BIG SHOTS COMPETITION PRIZES GIVEN
6PM: TRADE SHOW FLOOR CLOSES
Russell & Smith Logging Big Paint Hours with USI Booths & Prep Station
Buying a paint booth is a huge investment, and there are many factors to carefully consider before selecting one. Will the booth work well in a region where there’s a ton of humidity and with drastic changes in the weather? How long do you think the booth will last and will it require a lot of maintenance? Will your painters be comfortable using it ever y day and finally, will the company making the booth provide solid training and reliable customer ser vice?
To answer these questions before acquiring two Chronotech spray booths and a prep deck from USI ITALIA back in 2004, Collision Center Manager Kevin McIllveen at Russell & Smith Body Shop in Houston, TX spent six months studying the market He was looking for the best booths that matched his needs to use in a brand-new 36,000 sq ft facility that the company built from the ground up
Mcllveen, age 56, entered the industr y more than three decades ago as an estimator and has worked for Russell & Smith Body Shop since 1993 His goal with his new spray booths was to improve the efficiencies in his paint department and to accommodate his production, he said, while simultaneously saving time and energy if possible
The vetting process was arduous but worth it in the end "We did our research so that we could make an educated decision," he said "I went to NACE two years in a row and talked to literally ever yone and asked a lot of questions We knew that this was going to be a ver y significant investment, so we took the time to perform our due diligence to cover all our bases We invested in their prep stations as well, which was another good decision, because my guys can work so much faster and effectively with five different places where we can spray We put a curtain up in the prep booth that provides us two additional spaces that are heated and properly ventilated So, when we are really jammed, we can handle the workload and maintain our cycle time without interrupting or slowing down our production "
After using them for a ver y short time, Mcllveen could clearly see that his Chronotechs were more than capable as they quickly became a centerpiece in his new, high-end, modern shop
"We have four paint teams here, consisting of a painter and a painter’s helper and we consistently log approximately 600-700 paint hours weekly,” he said. “We switched to waterborne paint when we opened this facility because we want to provide a healthier climate for our employees and the community as a whole ”
we push these booths and they never let us down.”
Any issues that Russell & Smith Body Shop have encountered with their USI ITALIA booths have been rare and far between But Mcllveen feels good knowing that if called upon, the company will respond and find solutions promptly “If you do your scheduled maintenance and keep ever ything clean, these booths will last you 30 years and maybe even longer The issues that we have encountered with the Chronotechs have been minor and quickly solved, which is impressive when you think that we have been using these booths daily for the last 16 years I tell people that these booths will be here long after I’ve retired!”
Why was Mcllveen able to improve his numbers by simply adding two USI booths? “In the end, it all comes down to their airflow because we never need blowers or additional air to cure these vehicles The fans in these Chronotechs are exceptional because they feature variable speeds, so we can switch depending on the parameters of each job Our painters are producing an impressive product day after day, so these booths are saving us both time and money We paint an average of 400 cars ever y month, so
After training provided by USI ITALIA, Mcllveen’s painters were able to start spraying after one day, he said "The Chronotechs are designed to work with waterborne paint, which makes it easier for our painters to do their work. After a ver y short time, all of our guys were comfortable and the results were consistently exceptional ”
Mcllveen is also impressed by the Chronotech's sturdy construction and durability "Some booths are just a box, but these are wellbuilt," he said “I know, because I've seen them all and there isn't anything like a USI ITALIA booth."
His career in collision repair industr y has been a great experience and products like his USI ITALIA spray booths and prep station are a part of that, he said “We haven’t had to furlough anybody here and that’s because we value our people and, in the end, our Chronotechs are part of the team ”
PRECISION TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL REPAIRS
CUTTING TOOLS
OEM APPROVALS
CLEAN ROOMS
FUME EXTRACTION
DENT PULLING AND MUCH MORE!
EXHIBITOR LIST
BIG SHOTS COMPETITION
PAINTERS: Competing via virtual paint booth & 10 point quiz. Top finalists from Friday & Saturday rounds will continue to FINALS round where they will paint live and top 3 will win prizes. TOP PAINTER wins $1,000 cash, tools and magazine cover photo.
BODY TECHS: Competing via seam sealer replication, body filler application and live welding. Top finalists from Friday & Saturday rounds will win prizes. TOP BODY TECH wins $1,000 cash, tools and magazine cover photo.
ESTIMATORS: Competing via estimate writing. Estimates will be written at the show on an actual vehicle, not from photos. Estimates will be judged by nationally-recognized trainers. TOP ESTIMATOR wins $1,000 cash, tools and magazine cover photo.
PDR TECHS: Competing via glue-pull dent removal & 10 point quiz- top 3 will win prizes. TOP GLUE PULL TECH wins $1,000 cash, tools and magazine cover photo.
FLOOR PLAN
SATURDAY AT THE SHOW:
NASCAR SIMULATOR EVENT!
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show, with the NASCAR simulator event at Booth 837! Attendees can race to win two tickets to a NASCAR series race & other great prizes!
CAR SHOW 11AM - 3PM
COME CHECK OUT SOME OF THE HOTTEST RIDES IN DFW!
SPONSORED BY
COCKTAIL & ABAT SWAG CLAW MACHINE
@ Bar Louie Friday night (win cocktails!)
@ ABAT Booth 701 Saturday (All ABAT members get a chance to win ABAT merch!)
OFF THE FLOOR
AFTER PARTY AT BAR LOUIE
BIG SHOTS COMPETITION RING
Located just across the street from the show!
FRIDAY, JULY 12
8PM
360 Las Colinas Blvd W. Ste. 100 • Irving, TX 75039
SHOW ENTRANCE
1 SOURCE ADAS
Booth #808 | www.1sourceadas.com
Most new vehicles coming into your shop are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Accurately identifying and calibrating these systems is necessary for a safe and proper repair. The 1Source ADAS platform lets you quickly identify the required ADAS calibrations for each repair, capture those operations, and increase your bottom line.
1Source ADAS was developed by a team of collision and calibration experts who understand the repair process. Our AI-powered platform instantly provides accurate reports, including necessary calibrations, pre-calibration requirements, and safety inspections. This streamlined process translates to faster repairs, improved accuracy, increased customer satisfaction, and a healthier bottom line for your shop.
1Source ADAS is designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use. It seamlessly integrates with CCC Secure Share and provides PDF reporting for easy upload to any system. With a simple monthly invoice based on report usage, there are no contracts or minimums to worry about. Visit us at Booth #808 to experience the power of 1Source ADAS firsthand and see how it can revolutionize your shop’s approach to ADAS. Or, explore our online resources and schedule a demo at 1sourceadas.com.
PROFILES IN SUPPORT
ADAS SOLUTIONS USA
www.adassolutionsusa.com
ADAS Solutions USA, Inc., founded in 2020 by Jerry Cathcart, operates in four states with 12 locations and many more in the development stage. Jerry is passionate about the technology present on today’s vehicles and has built a team of selected like-minded teammates who are equally passionate.
Headquartered in Westminster, CO, we have locations throughout Colorado, as well as Memphis, TN; St. Louis, MO, and Argyle, TX.
We are committed to bringing the very best calibration, diagnostic, and programming services to the automotive industry by providing custom tailored services to our clients. Our primary service is recalibration of all ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) technology as required by OEMs. We follow OEM service information and use the most advanced calibration equipment available. In addition to recalibration, we offer full diagnostic support for the entire vehicle electrical system, rounding out our support with complete programming services for all vehicle systems and modules following component replacement. We are expanding our service to include wheel alignment, glass service, and PDR in most locations.
Known for our exceptional customer service, our “We make it easy to do business with us” attitude delivers a product to our customers second to none. We also understand the liability associated with automotive repair and are focused on “making our customers repair our repair.”
With our 24-hour service commitment and concierge pick-up and delivery, we take the burden of OEM space and environment requirements on for our clients, with our state-of-the-art Static Calibration Centers. Each location meets all OEM standards and is certified with level flooring, correct lighting, and maximum clear space ensuring safe, accurate and complete calibration every time.
Give Frank Phillips a call at 970-380-8405 or email fphillips@adassolutionsusa.com to learn more about how we can help your business with all ADAS recalibration and repair needs.
AKZONOBEL
Booth #727 | www.akzonobel.com
As a leading innovator of product, color technology and customer service, AkzoNobel’s product range includes solutions to meet the needs of various segments in the vehicle refinishes market. Our company has been setting the standard in color and protection since 1792.
Our leading brands, Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Modern Classikk, Sikkens Autocoat BT, U-TECH, Dynacoat, Valorem and Imperium deliver innovative solutions to body shop owners and repair professionals, automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, we operate in over 80 countries and employ around 35,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the highperformance products and services our customers expect.
Our digital advantage: For decades, AkzoNobel has
GOLD SPONSOR
been providing customers with the right colors, helping to enable perfect repairs. AkzoNobel has been developing the industry’s leading digital color techniques and technologies, and continuously reinventing for the future. Building on the advanced digital tools Automatchic™ and MIXIT™, AkzoNobel offers a color tool portfolio that harnesses the power of digital color technology, to help shops achieve measurable improvements to their businesses, delivering greater accuracy, greater efficiency and ultimately, greater profitability.
Our commitment to your shop efficiency: For shops needing help with controlling workflow, AkzoNobel offers Carbeat™, which is exclusively available to AkzoNobel customers. It follows the principles of the AkzoNobel proprietary Process Centered Environment, a program initiated to help increase body shop efficiency and growth. Carbeat is a digital process control solution that helps improve communication and production efficiency. Carbeat users benefit through process transparency, robust analytics, empowerment and engagement, flexibility and simplicity for business operations.
Our commitment to the collision repair industry: AkzoNobel is actively contributing to the success of the collision repair industry, through the involvement in trade shows, ongoing recruitment, training sessions, a technical college support program, and much more. The successful development of technicians in the industry, as well as continued sustainability, is of critical importance to our organization.
For more information about AkzoNobel, visit. akzonobel.com.
AUTO CLAIM SPECIALISTS/VEHICLE VALUE EXPERTS
Booth #800 | www.autoclaimspecialists.com
Auto Claim Specialists and Vehicle Value Experts take the time and expense combined with a personal level of attention to effectively determine the true value of the totaled vehicle prior to the accident. In fact, once the correct valuation is established, it is not uncommon for an insurer to reclassify a case from a total loss to a fixable vehicle. This is because the value of the vehicle is the most important input into total loss formulas. Erroneous valuations result in wrongly totaled cars.
The founder of Vehicle Value Experts, Robert McDorman, has been involved in every phase of the car business, from car washing as a teen to owner of multiple auto dealerships in his 20s, to receiving national recognition as National Quality Dealer of the Year and Certified Master Dealer by his early 40s. Robert is a loyal supporter of the success of the collision repair industry, serving on the ABAT Board of Directors and contributing monthly insights in Texas Automotive magazine’s “Ask the Expert” column. For more information and to learn how Auto Claim Specialists can assist you, please visit www.autoclaimspecialists.com.
AUTO E SOLUTIONS
At AutoEsolutions, we specialize in ADAS system calibrations and repair, and Pre and Post Scanning. We also offer an alternative to long wait times at the dealerships for programming, electrical repair, and diagnostics. If you are a collision repair shop in need of outside alternatives to your auto electronic repair services, we can help.
As a mobile company, our team of local auto electronics experts will come to you, at your convenience
no need to carve time out of your busy schedule Once at your facility, we will use our specialized equipment and expertise to return todays advanced vehicles back to pre-accident condition and ensure the ADAS systems work properly.
We pride ourselves on attention to detail, and our goal is to provide a professional service and excellent customer service. At AutoEsolutions, we’re committed to providing the services you need, when you need them. We look forward to working with you and your facility! Please visit us online at autoesolutions. com or facebook.com/AutoEsolutions.
BASF
Booth #700 | www.basfrefinish.com
As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF offers advanced paint technologies, set apart with products backed by support in technical training, color information systems and business management. BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings develops and markets the highest-quality coatings available for the collision repair, commercial fleet and automotive specialty markets. Customers are at the heart of everything BASF does. That’s why BASF has spent more than 150 years working side by side with customers, listening to needs and developing solutions to sustain the future of collision centers in a rapidly evolving industry. BASF offers quality coatings and tailored solutions to create greater efficiencies, productivity, profitability and sustainability in our partner collision centers.
Come see BASF in action at Booth 700.
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ABOUT US
Since 1946, English Color has revolutionized the Automotive Industry, becoming a Full-Service Jobber in 13 states, and the leading paint/ equipment supplier for the Automotive Refinish and Commercial Markets. Our dedicated sales team continues to set new industry standards, implementing the highest quality of service and outfitting your business to grow.
PROFILES IN SUPPORT
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CAR-O-LINER SOUTHWEST
Booth #809 | www.car-o-linersw.com/
Car-O-Liner Southwest Company was established on February 1, 1993, when Tim Curran became an exclusive distributor for Car-O-Liner North America after having a solid career as a professional collision repair technician and trainer. Over the years, Tim has assembled an award-winning team spanning the entire southwestern USA with remote locations and distribution outlets throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Our mission at Car-O-Liner Southwest is to always strive for 100% customer satisfaction with our products through training and service long after the initial investment is made. We believe that trust is the solid foundation for the relationships with our customers, and this philosophy is the main reason that Car-O-Liner Southwest has been one of the top two distributors for Car-O-Liner North America since 2005. We provide many distinct services including sales consultation for equipment needs, shop layouts and design, in-shop equipment service and repairs, and certified training in five regional training campuses throughout the Southwest. We look forward to meeting you at booth #809!
ECOTECH SYSTEMS
Booth #812 | www.Ecotechsystems.net
Specializing in Spray Booth Systems & Service for Over 20 Years
Founded in 1992, EcoTech Systems LLC specializes
in spray booth systems for automotive, trucking, industrial and aviation needs.
We proudly represent Accudraft, an industry leader that has been setting the standard in spray booth technology for over 30 years. Made specifically for customers seeking superior equipment and an optimal drying experience, Accudraft paint booths stand above the competition, whether you are looking for automotive and truck paint booth applications, waterborne drying systems or fully customized industrial enclosures.
EcoTech provides turnkey installations, emergency repairs, ongoing service/maintenance plans and tear down and moving services. Our uniformed, factory-trained technicians are all employees with years of experience and know-how.
To serve our customers best, we are fully insured. We also maintain separate specialized install and service crews, which allows us to provide the best spray booth installations and gives us the capacity and skills to provide the best service, repairs and maintenance.
EcoTech is owned by Chris Curran, who started in the automotive collision repair industry in 1985 as an automobile painter. When auto painting shifted to the downdraft spray booth method, Chris saw an unfulfilled need for servicing and maintaining spray booths. A pioneer in the industry in Texas, he started EcoTech to fill this need.
Today, EcoTech has grown to serve auto, truck, aviation and industrial customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana with its experienced, in-house service and installation teams. To learn more about EcoTech and Accudraft, visit ecotechsystems.net, and come say hello at Booth 812!
ENGLISH COLOR AND SUPPLY
Booth #705 | www.englishcolor.com
In 1949, battery business owner Bob English entered the paint business on a literal bet - after proving he could provide a perfect color match on a 1949 Mercury Tampico Red Metallic, English Color was born.
English Color opened its first official store in Dallas, TX in 1973, but Bob’s ultimate vision included local educational opportunities for collision repairers in addition to quality products. Bob fulfilled this goal and opened the first English Color Training Center in 1996. Today, the company’s vast network of retail stores and warehouses serves customers across 13 states in 79 locations, with over 400 dedicated employees committed to excellence in training (both in-house and at our training centers), outstanding customer service and providing the best quality products to the collision repair industry.
English Color & Supply works for and with collision repairers to increase efficiency and productivity, lower costs and increase output with industry-leading products and equipment. We also understand the importance of industry associations to help further the industry, and we are not only a longtime ABAT member, but also a proud Diamond Sponsor of the Texas Auto Body Trade Show!
We look forward to meeting show attendees and encourage you to come visit us at booth #705! Visit us online at englishcolor.com.
PPG
Booth #508 | www.ppg.com
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for nearly 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 75 countries and reported net sales of $16.8 billion in 2021. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
As we continue to make PPG the best place to work, where we can all thrive, deliver and grow, a consistent leadership model is key to improving retention, engagement and performance. Through The PPG Way to Lead, we will improve the quality of our leadership which will enable higher performance across our businesses. The PPG Way to Lead is another way we will continue to do better today than yesterday – every day. To learn more, visit ppg.com, and make sure to come visit us at Texas Auto Body Trade Show Booth 508.
USI OF NORTH AMERICA
Booth #505 | USIus.com
The USI journey began in the 1970s, and things have really expanded over the years! For over four decades, we’ve been providing our customers’ unrelenting dedication, commitment and pure passion. We are now an international company, as we’ve grown to include three worldwide branches – USI North America, USI Iberia and USI Brazil.
By keeping up with the ever-changing demands of the collision repair industry, and being at the forefront of innovation, we’ve maintained a great deal of success. Quality and customer service are our top priorities, and in remembering those ideals, we’ve kept USI Italia as an undisputed leader in the spray booth market. It is due to our hardworking staff – everyone from our technical expertise, to our specialized workers, designers and engineers, that USI North America is a world-class leader in the collision repair refinish industry.
Visit us at Booth 505, or online at usius.com.
• All Makes and Models
• 24-48 hour Turnaround
• Proven Color Match Database
• On-site Cosmetic Repairs
• Large Inventory of O.E. Replacements
Join ABAT today in our mission to promote consumer safety, proper repairs and the success of the collision repair industry!
