Focus Advisors, the automotive mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, announced that its client, Pacific Collision Equipment, has been acquired by Kalix River Holdings. Owned and operated by Robert Hornedo, Pacific Equipment sold and serviced Car-O-Liner equipment to collision repairers in Southern California across 1,280 zip codes. “I enjoyed my time in the industry and took […]
Car-O-Liner Academy Offers Collision Repair Courses
The Car-O-Liner Academy is offering training to help collision repair facilities stay up-to-date on evolving vehicle technologies and optimize their Car-O-Liner equipment investment. “At Car-O-Liner, our commitment to our customers’ success does not end with the sale,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Internally and through our North American distributor network, we offer […]
Car-O-Liner Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Car-O-Liner, the global collision repair equipment provider, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A special commemorative logo will mark the milestone. “Since 1973, Car-O-Liner has been known for excellence, innovation and passion, offering customers a full line of state-of-the-art collision repair solutions,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “From alignment and measuring equipment to […]
Car-O-Liner Lists Training Schedule in New Online Calendar
Car-O-Liner has added an online events calendar to its website as a helpful resource for customers looking to register for upcoming training events. The events calendar features on-site training opportunities that cover meaningful subjects and focus on how to best maximize the use of Car-O-Liner tools and equipment. Upcoming Car-O-Liner training events include: July 11-12 […]
Car-O-Liner Introduces Workstation for Steel, Aluminum Auto Body Repairs
The new Car-O-Liner CDR1 workstation contains all the equipment and materials needed to perform light-to-medium collision damage repair quickly and efficiently. “The new CDR1 repair system was very well-received when we introduced it at SEMA this year,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Shop owners have been asking us for an efficient way […]
Volkswagen AG Approves Car-O-Liner Resistance Spot Welder
Car-O-Liner announced it has received another prestigious approval from Volkswagen Automotive Group for its VAS 6755A fully automatic resistance spot welder. “We are proud to announce the newest addition to our Volkswagen-approved systems, the Car-O-Liner VAS 6755A welder,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “The VAS6755A resistance welder was certified by third-party testing […]
Car-O-Liner Structural Repair Equipment Approved for Mercedes-Benz USA
Car-O-Liner announced that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has approved Car-O-Liner structural repair equipment and tools for use in Mercedes Certified Collision Centers. The recommended products include the BenchRack 5500, 6300, EVO Fixturing and Vision X3 measuring. “Our entire team is excited to be a part of the MBUSA Certified Collision Center Program,” said Tim Garner, market […]
Skills/Compétences Canada’s Collision Repair Program and Car-o-Liner Announce Post-Secondary School Giveaway
Skills/Compétences Canada announced that through the work of our Skills Canada Collision Repair Program, Car-O-Liner has generously donated a CTR7 Spot Welder to be awarded to a post-secondary college, polytechnic or technical institute in Canada. The Skills Canada Collision Repair Program and Skills Canada will manage the application and selection process. One post-secondary school with […]
Car-O-Liner Now a WorldSkills Global Partner
Car-O-Liner announced that it has become the latest company to join WorldSkills as a Global Partner. After providing equipment and manpower to WorldSkills Competitions in the Autobody Repair Skill since 2009, Car-O-Liner now joins 20 other WorldSkills Global Partners and 80 countries who are part of the WorldSkills movement which helps young people change their […]
Car-O-Liner Becomes I-CAR Sustaining Partner
Car-O-Liner announced that it has joined I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program that was announced in January. I-CAR Sustaining Partners provide financial support to help contain the cost of training for collision repair businesses. Funding also helps to ensure new entrants to the industry through career and technical schools, are not prevented that entry, because of the […]