The Collision Repair Industry’s Aluminum Shift

Aaron Clark of Assured Performance Network outlines the road to aluminum readiness, and where shops stand today.
Jan. 29, 2016

Roughly one year after the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 hit the streets, the collision repair industry is still scrambling to become aluminum ready. Aaron Clark, vice president of technical compliance for Assured Performance Network, describes the industry’s status and what shops need to do to prepare for the future of vehicle design.

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