Maximize relationships with your manufacturer's rep for value-added services

A manufacturer’s representative is in a unique position of being able to offer many value-added services, such as product and safety training, product audits, technical troubleshooting and problem solving.
May 1, 2017

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Tim Jackson

Tim Jackson is Regional Manager/I-CAR Liaison for LORD Corporation’s Commercial Repair and Assembly division, which covers the Fusor Aftermarket and Sign Divisions. Jackson has been in the aftermarket industry for more than 23 years. His industry involvement includes participation in I-CAR, the I-CAR Alliance Program and the Collision Repair Education Foundation, as well as serving as a committee member for the National Autobody Council.

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