ABRA Named Multi Shop Organization of the Year
Farmer’s Insurance presented the National Business Partnership Award to ABRA in recognition and appreciation of ABRA’s outstanding commitment to service and excellence throughout the entire business operation.
Duane Rouse Named President and CFO of ABRA Auto Body & Glass
During his employment with ABRA, Rouse has helped lead the company in expanding to 98 collision repair centers in 11 states, with additional growth in the pipeline.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Celebrates 25 Years of Success
After two-and-a-half decades, ABRA now operates 73 corporate repair centers and 23 franchised centers in 11 states and six major markets.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Acquires Loveland, Colo., Repair Center
ABRA has named Steve Scheideler as general manager of ABRA-Loveland.
ABRA’s Crouse Elected Chair of Memphis I-CAR
Don Crouse, vice president of ABRA-Tennessee, has been elected chair of the Memphis I-CAR Committee. The vision of I-CAR is that every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair. ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal and auto glass repair and replacement. Crouse joined ABRA in May 2004, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in the collision industry.
ABRA Becomes Platinum Sponsor of the Database Enhancement Gateway
SMYRNA, DE – ABRA Body and Glass has become the second Platinum Sponsor of the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) initiative to offer collision estimating system end-users an alternative for handling inquiries regarding collision repair data. The Database Enhancement Gateway is an initiative that enables those who use collision repair estimating databases to provide feedback to
ABRA Golf Marathon Raises $100,000 for Courage Center
Minneapolis-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass recently sponsored its 12th annual Marathon Cup to benefit Courage Center. Twenty-six golfers participated in the event, with each one collecting pledges for playing 100 holes of golf in one day. ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, is the corporate sponsor of the Marathon Cup, which is part of a yearly multi-faceted Celebration of Courage event that includes three golf tournaments. The ABRA Marathon Cup raised nearly $100,000 during this year’s event, bringing the event’s 10-year total to more than $750,000.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Minnesota Franchise
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, has announced the future opening of its 92nd repair center. Located in Faribault, MN, the franchise was awarded to the Harry Brown Automotive Group in Faribault.
Dynabrade Launches Operations in India
CLARENCE, NY — Dynabrade, Inc., a manufacturer of abrasive power tools, has launched operations in India. Dynabrade India Abrasive Power Tools Pvt. Ltd. begins operations this month. Nischal Sachdev, a native of India, will serve as managing director. The headquarters will be based in Mumbai, with regional representation in Bangalore and Delhi. The Mumbai office
Crouse Promoted to Vice President, ABRA-Tennessee
MINNEAPOLIS — ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, has appointed Don Crouse as vice president of ABRA-Tennessee. In this position, Crouse will be responsible for leading repair centers in the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction, performance excellence, revenue growth, estimate and repair quality and cycle-time enhancement. Crouse joined ABRA in