ABRA Auto Body & Glass Named Collision Business of the Year.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1999-- ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today it has received the 1999 Collision Business of the Year (Category 3-Chain Operations) award. This was awarded to the collision business that, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. their voting peers, "set a new standard of excellence by which all others will be measured". The award was presented by Body Shop Video's Business Development Group at their annual awards ceremony held during the International Autobody Congress and Exposition exposition or exhibition, term frequently applied to an organized public fair or display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. (NACE NACE National Association of Colleges and Employers (Bethlehem, PA) NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers NACE National Association of Catering Executives NACE National Association of County Engineers ) in Atlanta. The selection process included an open call for nominations from all body shop owners. Body Shop Video then narrowed each of the categories to three finalists, with the winners selected by members of the collision repair industry. "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to have received what is considered to be the most prestigious award in our industry", said Rollie Benjamin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ABRA. "To be recognized by our peers as the best in our class is truly an honor." Tim Adelmann, ABRA's Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , continued, "ABRA's success has been built on our unfaltering commitment to quality throughout all facets of our business. Our dedicated, professional team members are truly the recipients of this award, for it is their untiring delivery of superior service that has made us the standard of excellence today." ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company, specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one shop in 1984, they have grown to sixty-nine facilities in twelve states. Their plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include acquiring existing facilities and building new locations. |
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