ABAT Texas Auto Body Trade Show Preview: The Pathway to Success Is Here

by Alana Quartuccio

Now, the mold may have been broken when ABAT created the original, one-and-only Texas Auto Body Trade Show, but that hasn’t stopped it from growing and getting bigger and better each year! 

This is the month when collision repairers from all over the Lone Star State and thensome will make their way to the Irving Convention Center to experience the only auto body trade show that is created by collision repairers for collision repairers, and it all goes down July 12-13.

“We are so excited to see everyone,” says ABAT President Burl Richards. “This is the original auto body trade show in our area that delivers everything auto body shops need because it was designed by auto body shops with the same needs and is hosted by ABAT, the local association that supports YOU and your business. This show has got everything a collision repair professional is going to need to build the right pathway to success, and it’s going to be one helluva fun time!” (See page 4 to read more of Richard’s thoughts on this year’s show.) 

There are just so many opportunities in store over the two-day span. The classrooms will feature some of the industry’s top presenters addressing just about everything from AI (Artificial Intelligence) to Z. Mike Anderson and his Collision Advice team will tackle the importance of completing a 100 percent disassembly, creating an extraordinary customer experience and thensome. This year’s educational slate will even feature a game show –  don’t miss Danny Gredinberg (Database Enhancement Gateway) and Erin Solis (Certified Collision Group) as they present “Repairidy,” an interactive Jeopardy-like auto body game show you can’t afford to miss. It’s sure to be an unforgettable event! 

Of course, the trade show floor itself always features some of the finest vendors showcasing top-of-the-line equipment. 

“The Texas Auto Body Trade Show is an event that we keep marked on our calendars, having always benefitted from our participation,” shares Josh Cascanet of returning exhibitor AirPro Diagnostics. “The show provides AirPro Diagnostics with a fantastic opportunity to showcase our industry-leading diagnostics and calibration solutions and interact with the leaders and operators in our industry. ABAT does a terrific job coordinating one of the premier trade show events of the year.” 

Snag some prizes by taking a virtual whirl around the course via a NASCAR simulator for a chance to win NASCAR tickets! Feeling pretty confident in your painting, estimating, welding or paintless dent repair skills? Then don’t miss your chance to compete in the fourth annual BIG SHOTS competition! 

There is so much to do during the 2024 Texas Auto Body Trade Show weekend, the possibilities are endless! If you are not already on your way to the show as you are reading this, don’t hesitate to visit abat.us/tradeshow and register now!

Want more? Check out the July 2024 issue of Texas Automotive!