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Collision Repair Industry Tip: Retain Skilled People With Non-Qualified Benefits
Non-qualified benefits help your company protect itself against the loss of the people who make the most significant contributions. By Rachel Jameson – June 29, 2022 Body Shop Business (Read Original Article) Though most collision centers across the country have had their fair share of challenges in recruiting and retaining technicians over the last several…
Read MoreSurvival Strategies for the Independent Shop
By LEE AMARADIO JR. and published by Body Shop Business Some of us are looking at this ever-changing industry of collision repair and finding ourselves at a loss on how to move forward. Many shop owners are choosing to sell to the growing consolidator market. More than ever before, we’re seeing shops being bought up…
Read MoreHiring Veterans: Supporting Those Who Have Served
Article By Tom Martin and published by Body Shop Business Although I didn’t serve in the military, I have many friends and family members who did. I have tremendous respect for their service, and that of all veterans. That’s why I’m committed to giving back to these veterans in my business and in my community.…
Read MoreUV Curing Lights – A Cure For What Ails You
As seen in: Auto Body Repair Network It’s Time to Use UV Curing Products With many shops across the country closed due to state shelter-in-place orders and many more worried about the fallout from what looks to be an impending, potentially severe recession, there’s no better time to look for new repair solutions for your…
Read MoreGrand Prize Winner Announced!
After an entire year of monthly prize winners, we are proud to announce our #GetInnovative & Win! Grand Prize Winner of $2500 worth of Innovative Tools products. Todd Collins of Collins Auto Body is our 2019 Grand Prize Winner! Todd was our August SuperStand winner as well. The non-profit winner that Todd picked is Back…
Read MoreDon’t Stop the Shop – Load Doors By Yourself
Have you ever had to search the shop to find someone to help you load a door? See how our Innovative Door Jack allows you to load doors with only ONE tech. Our Innovative Door Jack: Allows a single auto body tech to put a door or a rear truck bumper on – without calling…
Read MorePaint Small Parts Like They Fit on the Vehicle
Tired of finding new ways to paint small car parts?! See how our Innovative Magnetic Clamp Holders and Innovative Magnetic Mirror Mounts got you and your car parts covered! Our Innovative Magnetic Mirror Mount: Securely holds mirrors just like they mount on the vehicle. Is designed with strong rubber-coated rare earth magnets to hold fast…
Read MoreNever Chip A Bottom Edge Again
Stop scratching your windshields when sliding them into storage! See how our Innovative Mobile Glass Rack protects and holds windshields for all of your glass storage needs. Our Innovative Tools Mobile Glass Rack: Can Hold TEN large windshields. Has rubber padding placed along the backside to prevent a bottom edge from being scratched or chipped.…
Read MoreCustomize Your Cart for Your Specific Collision Shop Needs
No two shops look the same and neither should your Parts Carts! See how our Innovative solution gives you the flexibility you deserve to create the perfect cart for your shop. Our Parts Cart D Series is our most cost-effective Parts Cart with: A center support design and three large shelves to allow you to…
Read MoreStop Storing Large Bumpers in Small Spaces
Bumper covers come in all shapes and sizes, but you shouldn’t have to force them to fit on your bumper rack. See how Innovative Mobile Storage Rack fits your collision shop’s needs AND your bumpers. Patented lock and slide support arms adjust in seconds to customize your storage needs. Say no to welded bumper storage…
Read MoreDon’t Break Your Back on Truck Bed Repairs
We want to get on your level with our FOUR-way adjustable Innovative Truck Bed Dolly. See how our Innovative Solution gets on your level to give you the working height you need! When you’re not using your Innovative Truck Bed Dolly you can easily tip it on end to leave a minimal footprint. Our total-lock…
Read MoreProtect Your Bumper – Knockoff Clamps Can’t Take the Pressure
If you see a price that looks too good to be true, it probably is! See the Innovative difference and how we provide superior quality that will save you time and money. Some Differences to Note: Packaging: Our products have form-fitted polystyrene, everything is inventory, and in perfect condition. Knock offs have taken photos and…
Read MorePaint FOUR Wheels at One Time
Painting wheels doesn’t have to be awkward with our Innovative Solution. See how our Wheel Mounts for Innovative Ultrack ensure full coverage making painting quick and easy! When you want to use your Innovative Wheel Mount, tip your Innovative UltraRack to the downward position, slide your support arms out and slide your wheel mounts in!…
Read MoreStop Putting Trim Panels in the Back Seat
Have you ever had to explain to a customer why a trim panel was laying on their leather seats? See how our Innovative solution will prevent those conversations and protect your seats! This bag features heavy-duty ballistic nylon with industrial stitching all the way around. The Innovative Trim Panel Bag has grommets to hang right…
Read MoreNever Scratch a Valuable Headlight Again
Have you ever accidentally scratched or scuffed a headlight during a repair?! Check out our Innovative solution to ensure that never happens again! This bag features heavy-duty ballistic nylon with industrial stitching all the way around. The bag’s interior features padded, smooth nylon to keep your headlights from being scratched or scuffed during storage or…
Read MoreThe Innovative Community: Distributor Edition
Thank You for Supporting Our Journey Here at Innovative Tools & Technologies, we are very appreciative of the distributors, technicians and loyal fans that make up our Innovative Community. As a company that started our business selling products to local body shops out of a trailer, we are extremely grateful for the customer support that…
Read MoreThe SuperStand Bumper Stand Review by ShopToolReviews.com
Our Innovative Tools SuperStand Bumper Stand recently received 4.5 stars from Shoptool Reviews for its build quality, design, functionality, and value – and it’s no wonder why! If you’ve ever removed a bumper to repair, paint, or wrap it, then you know the frustration of dealing with sawhorses, clamps, and bungee cords. The SuperStand removes…
Read MoreSuperStand Unboxing and Assembly Featuring Vinyl Vixen
The Innovative Tools SuperStand Bumper Stand was recently featured in the Arizona vehicle wrapping company experts Vinyl Vixen & Slim Sheddy unboxing WrapSesh video. We got to meet Vinyl Vixen and Slim Sheddy at SEMA and we’re really impressed with their vehicle wraps business. The SuperStand is amazing for keeping your bumpers off of tables…
Read MoreRedefining the Auto Body Industry
Best Body Shop Owner, Clay Hoberecht, shares how Innovative Tools helped create his dream shop and is changing the way people view body men and women. Last year at SEMA 2017, Bryan Johnson, owner of Innovative Tools and Technologies and Charley Hutton, star of American Hot Rod announced Best Body Shop as the winner of…
Read MoreDetailed Image Interviews Our Very Own Jason Cox!
Jason Cox was recently interviewed by Detailed Image, giving us a glimpse of who he is, where he comes from and some of his interests. You can click here for the full article at Detailed Image to learn more about Jason Cox, his involvement with the brand Scangrip and who they are, and how Scangrip…
Read MoreScangrip Sunmatch To Make TV Debut!
You might remember a few months ago when we wrote about Mike Phillips’s Great Review of the Scangrip Sunmatch. Competition Ready airs on the Velocity Network and is hosted by Mike Phillips and AJ Jancic. We are pleased to announce that the show Competition Ready, hosted by Mike Phillips and AJ Jancic, will be featuring…
Read MoreSmall Distributor, Huge Impact!
Mike Ricci of MJR enterprises in north providence, RI, is having a huge impact in his small market. In just over a month, Mike sold 120 I-View Headlamps, despite his territory only covering Rhode Island, southern Connecticut, and southern Massachusetts. When asked the secret to his success, he stated, “You can’t just show [customers] a…
Read MoreITT Products Are Now on PBE Pro
PBEPRO is an electronic product catalog with a commerce engine. ITT products were added to the site earlier this week. PBEPRO provides the expertise and access to a large portfolio of PBE products with overnight availability and product fulfillment for distributors and jobbers. The site gives manufacturers a concentrated audience of PBE jobbers and…
Read MoreITT Products Featured in Revolutionary Body Shop
3d Auto Body & Collision Centers has featured some of Innovative Tools & Technologies products in their brand-new mega shop. The shop was designed by Symach, an Italian auto body shop brand that favors ITT products. Owned by Osvaldo Bergaglio and based out of Bologna, Symach uses revolutionary paint-mixing and formulation technology that dramatically…
Read MoreThe Road Ahead
The Road Ahead Inside the systems, strategies, topics and trends that will form the road ahead in 2016 It’s designed as a showpiece; that’s not a secret. And Robert Becker makes no qualms about it. It ’s about the technology and the systems, he says. It’s there for people to see what it can actually…
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