The Demystification of M&A – Part 3 TAKES TWO TO TANGO
Our last article focused on the numerous motivations from a buyer’s perspective; we learned that sellers are wise to discern each potential buyer’s motivation as they enter into negotiations and prepare for due diligence. Now it’s time to look at [...]
The HD Repair Forum Announces Advisory Board for 2018-2019
Following meetings with heavy-duty industry executives, educators, and consultants, the HD Repair Forum announces its 2018-2019 Advisory Board. This year’s Advisory Board members include: Ray Chatfield, Truck Collision Services, Owner Howard Elsenpeter, Hoglund Body & Equipment, Body Shop Manager Dean [...]
PPG Releases Commercial Training Schedule For Fall 2018
PPG has announced its Commercial Coatings training schedule for the fourth quarter of 2018. Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that paint technicians stay up to date with their commercial refinish certification and knowledge [...]
The HD Repair Forum Secures Date and Location for 2nd Annual Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Conference
The HD Repair Forum announces it will host its second annual conference for the heavy-duty collision repair industry on April 2-3, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas at the historic Hilton Fort Worth. “The inaugural HD Repair Forum was a success. [...]
The Demystification of M&A – Part 2 – The Urge to Merge
Part 2 The Urge To Merge There are myriad reasons why companies acquire other companies. After over 20 years of doing M&A deals, I think I’ve heard them all. Despite significant research that suggests the average acquisition fails to deliver [...]
Agenda Released for 2019 HD Repair Forum
Houston, Texas, February 12, 2019 - Earlier this month, HD Repair Forum’s development team released the agenda for its 2019 heavy-duty collision repair conference, being held April 2nd- 3rd in Fort Worth, Texas. “Last year, as a first-time event, we [...]
Axalta Coating Systems Brings Experience & Business Council Members to 2019 HD Repair Forum
Houston, Texas, March 11, 2019 – Axalta Coating Systems, a provider of OEM coatings for seven of eight North American commercial vehicle manufacturers and leader in coatings for collision repair, increases its support of the annual heavy-duty collision repair conference, [...]
Heavy-Duty Truck Repair Provides Limitless Opportunities to Rural Business
In 2002, Chris Lindstrom started Practical Applications, a specialty manure handling and spreading business in Durand, Wisconsin. He managed a fleet of semis and truck-mounted spreaders designed to handle any size field at any distance from the client’s farm. Two [...]
Customer Satisfaction Measurement – How to Use it in the Shop
In our last installment, we asked- somewhat tongue-in-cheek- Does Customer Satisfaction Exist? The premise being, how do we define “customer” today when HD owners, fleet managers, OE’s and insurance companies can all be important influencers in the repair process? Undeterred, [...]
Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Gaining Attention and Support
Collision repair is a segment of the transportation industry that does not get a lot of attention. Historically, there has been a lack of training, information, and support. For many similar collision repair industries, including automotive, emergency, commercial, and recreational [...]
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