The FenderBender team, along with others from the brands in Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, attended the 2024 SEMA Show and related events in Las Vegas the week of Nov. 3. Altogether, more than 160,000 attendees from 140 countries attended the event, including the Collision Repair & Refinish and Tools & Equipment exhibit halls, now in their third year in the South Hall's upper floor. Look for more coverage to come, but for some brief highlights: More than 400 attended the one-day MSO Symposium, the most in the event's history. David Roberts of Focus Advisors, in a market update, said he sees no sign of a slowdown in private equity firms investing in multi-shop operators. The Collision Industry Conference, as always, offered engaging and informative discussions, including an explanation on CAPA's tier 1 part verification process. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists hosted a number of educational sessions, including one on laser welding, which may be approved for collision repairs in the next five to 10 years. I-CAR offered virtual reality demonstrations and live welding demos, along with hosting educational sessions in the center stage of the Collision Repair & Refinish section. The highlight for yours truly, however, was presenting the Best Repair Planner/Estimator to Anthony McNee and FenderBender Award to Amber Alley at the Red Carpet Awards Night. We look forward to next year!
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