Las Vegas, NV, November 3, 2010 – The winners of VeriFacts Automotive’s outstanding quality awards, known as the ACE Awards (Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence), were presented at the 2010 Collision Industry Achievement Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marc Hilpert, Painting Technician for Schaefer Autobody Centers in the St. Louis metro area was the recipient of the VeriFActs “March Taylor Technician ACE Award.”
Hilpert is currently the lead painting technician and 20 year veteran at the Schaefer Autobody Centers, Webster Groves, MO, location which specializes in complete collision repair work. Hilpert received his autobody/collision repair training from Rankin Technical College. Steve Schaefer, owner of Schaefer Autobody Centers states, “Marc has always set the bar for quality at the highest possible level. And he has always invested a lot of his own time on the research and learning it takes to get there and stay there. We are very fortunate to have him on our team. ”
“Marc is a very knowledgeable Refinish Technician who is always eager to learn so he can complete a quality repair on every vehicle he works on. He always wants to know if there is any new technical information each month when his coach visits. Marc is a very detail conscientious technician,” stated Audie Swedeen, Verifacts, Director of Operations. “Marc appreciates and welcomes any coaching he receives. He is dedicated to improving the industry one vehicle at a time.”
Schaefer Autobody Centers opened the doors for business 25 years ago in Webster Groves, MO. The business has grown during the 25 years from one shop to six collision repair centers in the St. Louis area, including locations in Creve Coeur, Crestwood, Ellisville, Fenton, O’Fallon, MO, and the original shop in Webster Groves. Steve credits his twenty-five years of success and growth to his focus on excellent customer service and good relationships with most major insurance companies www.schaeferautobody.com.
To qualify for an ACE Award, collision repair centers must participate in the VeriFActs Shop Coaching Program for at least six months. The technician and shops that scored highest in their respective categories were presented the top award, with finalists being recognized with a Certificate of Repair Excellence.
VeriFacts Automotive, LLC was founded to address the implementation of the best repair practices and standards within the collision repair industry. The Company provides a performance rating of the technician and collision repair facility by independent third party verifiers. VeriFacts Verified Quality (VQ), with patent technology, technical competency and professional integrity is positioned to provide a wide array of valuable services to the collision repair, insurance and manufacturing communities. For further information, please call VeriFacts at (800) 381-3447 or e-mail info@verifactsauto.com.
