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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Here at Innovative Tools, being innovative is about redefining the auto body industry by creating high-quality products and investing in the next generation of auto body technicians. Innovative Tools has worked to become a leader in the auto body repair industry by improving parts management and efficiency, but there is more work to be done.…
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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…
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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…
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For the first time ever Innovative Tools will be exhibiting our full line of Auto Body Shop parts carts, paint stands, color match lights and storage solutions at Automechanika 2018 in Frankfurt Germany. Browse our products here.
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Clay at Best Body Shop, winner of the $5,000 dream shop giveaway by Innovative Tools, put our parts and material racks to work. “Got to stay organized and clean! Thanks to Innovative Tools parts and racks! Makes life in the shop less stressful,” Clay says. Follow Clay on Best Body Shop’s Facebook, Instagram and Youtube…
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Take a look at the fun we had at the 2017 SEMA show! Here’s a great shot of the Innovative Tools booth at SEMA 2017! Check out some of our favorite cars seen at the 2017 SEMA show! Looking forward to The 2018 SEMA Show. See you there!
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Charley Hutton, of Charley Hutton’s Color Studio, will be signing autographs at our #SEMA2017 booth. He is recognized as one of the most talented automotive painters and fabricators in the world today. He has also appeared as Boyd’s Body Shop Supervisor on the Discovery Channel’s American Hot Rod. Charley Will Make an Appearance…
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Recently, Charley demonstrated via social media the assembly of a set of four Innovative tool racks for use in his studio. The stands he refers to are the X-stand, used primarily for reassembly and body work, and the Octopus with eight movable arms, which is a utility stand used mostly for painting. Also included…
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Body shop business attempts to break down some of the worst time-sucking habits that eat away at auto body shop profits. In this article by Carl Wilson, a 30 year car painting veteran, we get a chance to look at our habits from a different perspective. Carl touches on communication, shop organization, planning, over-production…
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You can’t fix what you can’t see. Even the best booth lighting is subject to glare and color inaccuracy. It’s also difficult to illuminate lower parts of the car. The low Color Rendering Index (CRI) of most booth lights doesn’t come close to replicating sunlight. Inspection leads to perfection! With 4000 Lumens and an ultra-high…
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Detailing legend Mike Phillips is at it again with his fervent praise of the Scangrip Lighting System! While shooting the second season of his show, Competition Ready, he took some time to shoot a commercial spot for the Scangrip lighting system. He took a dark-colored American muscle car, gave it a wash, and then showcased…
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Jean-Claude Corcoran of Detailed Designs Auto Spa as a professional detailer and self-described “car care obsessive”, Jean-Claude is very aware of what makes a good light. He covers everything about the kit, going over everything from the case to the lights to the charging accessories. While he doesn’t mention any specs, he stresses the convenience of…
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As a part of their “cool tools” video series, collision hub reviewed the Scangrip i-view headlamp. No surprises here, they were super impressed! Collision Hub is,”the premier news, events, information, DIY, education and celebrity video site for the automotive repair and refinish industry.” They publish videos on their Youtube channel, which has almost 10,000 subscribers…
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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…
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Does your SuperStand look like this? Over the years, your super stand has treated you right and paid for itself many times over with years of service. Maybe you haven’t returned the favor? If your Superstand looks like this one, maybe it’s time for another one! For the month of May, you…
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In one of their latest video reviews, shop tool reviews chose to highlight the Scangrip light set from innovative tools. Shop Tool Reviews is an online magazine focusing on reviews of professional automotive, metalworking, and woodworking tools. Their goal is to help “mechanics, shop owners, joiners, cabinetmakers, and furniture makers make successful tool choices…
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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…
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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…
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Hot product alert! Paint doors and fenders with ease with the Innovative Door and Fender Paint Stand! With this stand, you can paint two panels in any combination at the same time. This stand is designed to hold the fenders and doors in the same position as they would be on the car, which…
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The innovative tools parts cart b is the parts caddy most preferred by automotive professionals for over twenty years. The most notable feature of this product is the easy-to-adjust, nestable shelves. Each can hold up to 125 lbs! The ability to move the shelves easily means that this cart is customizable to suit your particular…
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Professional Detailing Legend Mike Phillips took the time to write out a review for the Scangrip Sunmatch Color Match light. And no surprise, but it was a RAVE! Mike Phillips is the cohost of Competition Ready on Velocity along with Adrienne “AJ” Janic and Bob McKee of Autogeek.com. It follows Mike and AJ as…
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Announcing our January I-View winner: Xan Demmer of Abra in Rochester, MN! Xan’s photo showed us how innovative tools products helped him improve his painting process! Congratulations Xan, we will be sending your I-View Headlamp to you soon, and you are entered to win our $5,000 Dream Shop Giveaway! Honorable Instagram Mentions: Kyle…
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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…
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Beware of cut-rate imitations! Many have unsuccessfully tried to duplicate Innovative Tools’ products, but no one has duplicated the superior engineering and robust quality that allows us to provide the industry’s only LIFETIME WARRANTY. Let’s take a closer look at just one example. The Parts Caddy Pro™ was made to look like the…
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We are excited to announce the December winner of the I-View headlamp! The December winner of the I-View headlamp is Mitch Gainer of Mitch’s Collisions! @mitchs_collision25 Mitch has been posting lots of photos with the #InnovativeTools hashtag. As a monthly winner he is now entered into the final drawing of the $5,000 Dream Shop Giveaway.…
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Got glass storage needs? The wall mounted and mobile glass racks are the answer! The Wall Mount Glass rack can hold up to 6 windshields or back glass, and comes complete with all the hardware needed for mounting to a wall of your shop. The heavy-gauge tube steel construction and 2 inch backing…
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Update your detailing lights in the most cost-effective way with the innovative lighting package. The MultiMatch Automotive Detailing Light has a Color Rendering Index of 95 and an amazingly bright 2000 lumen output. These features will help you identify swirl marks, burn through, sand scratches, and dirt nibs while still in the detail…
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The November winner of the I-view Headlamp is Carlos Sosa @sawcclos! We are so happy to announce the november 2016 i-view winner! Carlos is the owner/manager/tech at Done Right Motor Sports. He has been posting lots of photos with the #InnovativeTools hashtag. As a monthly winner Carlos is now entered into the final…
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Some of our favorite photos from SEMA 2016.
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The SEMA Show takes place November 1 – November 4, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
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Tool Candy By JoAnn Bortles The questions for this article were the following: Where do you find your auto body shop tools? Do you find them online? On a truck that comes by the shop once a week? In magazines? In a store that you happen to be in? It’s usually a combination of all…
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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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