The 18,000-sf prototype features a Kansas Jack rack, a Shark ultrasonic fame measuring system, and USI Italia paint booth. When fully staffed they will each employ a general manager, two estimators, two customer service reps, a parts manager, a production manager and four body technicians.
ABRA most recent prototype repair center opened recently at 15129 Foliage Ave. in Apple Valley, MN, close to the intersection of County Road 42 and Foliage, according to Bill Prince, vice president of ABRA-Minnesota. Abra has 31 locations in Minnesota.
The company also recently opened a store in Kennesaw, GA. The chain has 16 locations in Georgia.
ABRA specializes in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one repair center in 1984, they have grown to 87 facilities in ten states. Plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include buying existing facilities and building new locations.
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