Your Source for Up-To-Date News and Research on the Collision Repair Industry 

 

click here to subscribe to the FREE INSIGHT Editor's Desk News Alert Email

SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY
Today's News
INSIGHT This Month
INSIGHT Archives
Survey Center
Letter to the Editor

Business Tools
Subscription Information
CSI Reporting
Financial Analysis
IRS Audit Guide

Management/
Technical Info
Market Watch Rates
INSIGHT Inside this month's issue...

Feedback
Letter to the Editor

ABRA Announces St. Louis Park Change

MINNEAPOLIS -- ABRA Auto Body & Glass has announced the mutual termination of the franchise agreement for the St. Louis Park, MN repair facility. Thelocation now operates as a company-owned facility, becoming the nineteenth company-owned center in the Minneapolis metro.

According to Rollie Benjamin, President and CEO of ABRA, "This change in ownership will be indiscernible to our customers. Daily operations will continue uninterrupted, with all current employees remaining as ABRA team members."

While ABRA will only be making minor facility upgrades, improvements in automation will be implemented immediately. Enhancements will include new computer hardware and software, as well as the installation of ABRA's Management System. "One of our goals is to make this repair center more efficient for our insurance partners," continued Benjamin. "By upgrading their technology, we will be able to provide better reporting and scheduling for the insurance community and their insureds. We are also pleased that we are able to retain the entire employee base. We feel that in the long-term we will be providing better benefits and promotional opportunities for them."

The 10,000 square foot facility employs seven I-Car certified technicians. In addition to collision repair, this center will continue to offer auto glass repair and replacement, as well as paintless dent removal.

©2000 Collision Repair Industry INSIGHT
All Rights Reserved

FEATURED
LINKS:

INSIGHT Supports the NABC!
Do You?