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    ProColor Collision
    ProColor Collision Myrtle Beach at its ribbon-cutting.
    Staying static in the collision repair industry is no longer viable due to shrinking margins and increased competition. Owners are encouraged to plan early, keep financials clean...
    June 5, 2026
    Tiffany Menefee
    Tiffany Menefee
    Amidst ongoing insurer practices that undermine fair repair processes, shops are urged to educate consumers about their rights, document meticulously, and seek regulatory support...
    June 3, 2026
    CREF
    PROFESSIONALIZING PROGRAMS: CREF, Ford Motor Company, the Collision Engineering Career Alliance, and I-CAR partnered to provide 31 late-model Ford vehicles to 16 educational institutions across the country, including Metropolitan Community College, in Elkhorn, Nebraska
    As it celebrates its 35th anniversary, CREF, led by Brandon Eckenrode, has launched impactful grants, career fairs, and innovative donation platforms to support schools and students...
    June 2, 2026
    Nick Hemphill Photography
    What began as a three-man operation is now over 200 strong, with 16 shops across northern Illinois and Indiana, making CDE Collision Center one of the largest independent MSOs in the country. Brothers Brian and Eric Freiberg are second-generation partners and help lead the organization.
    One of the top independent MSOs in the country, CDE Collision Centers credits their success to surrounding themselves with the right people.
    June 1, 2026
    Mike Anderson
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    Safe and proper repairs require a number of procedures that fall under mechanical labor.
    June 1, 2026
    CREF
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    During the past 35 years, many have been instrumental to the development of CREF and continuing its legacy. In this brief tribute is a short selection of whom we asked: What is...
    June 1, 2026
    Jay Sicht Columnist
    Collision repair has historically been a resilient industry. What changes have you made to get through tough times?
    June 1, 2026