MADISON, Ind. – Collision Solutions Network (CSN), one of Canada’s largest collision repair networks, has named Chief Automotive Technologies as its only preferred partner for structural repair and measurement equipment. Under the agreement, Chief will offer CSN members and affiliates throughout Canada a full range of products and services to meet all their pulling, measuring, data and accessory product needs.

“Through our Chief Automotive partnership, we feel we have aligned ourselves with a like-minded industry leader in the collision equipment market,” said Jay Hayward, CSN manager of operations and network performance. “CSN chooses partners very carefully. Chief exemplifies a commitment to helping businesses be better through training, technologies, performance and progressive business practices. By partnering with Chief, CSN has further strengthened its ability to meet the changing needs and requirements of the collision industry.”

In addition to collision repair equipment, Chief will also offer technician, estimator and appraiser training through Chief University to the CSN network’s more than 75 nationwide locations.

“It is an honor to have been selected as one of CSN's exclusive partners,” said Robert Holland, Chief key accounts manager. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide CSN facilities with the equipment, specifications, training and support that will enable them to continue to improve their cycle times, increase efficiency and document their repairs.”

Chief Automotive Technologies, part of the Vehicle Services Group (VSG), is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-quality collision repair products and services, including frame-pulling equipment, vehicle anchoring systems, computerized measuring systems, vehicle frame specifications and comprehensive training on structural analysis, repair and collision theory. Based in Madison, Ind., VSG brings together several top brands of vehicle service and repair equipment, including Chief Automotive and Rotary Lift. VSG is part of the Industrial Products Segment of Dover Corp., a multi-billion dollar global producer of equipment specialty systems and value-added services.