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Strouse Corp. | Class 10,000 Clean Room
The Strouse Corporation, a manufacturer of adhesive masking and foam tapes for the automotive industry, has added a Class 10,000 Clean Room to its manufacturing capabilities with four state-of-the-art presses in the room.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Top SkillsUSA competitor honored by Women's Industry Network
MANKATO, Minn. – In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women who are entering the industry, particularly those in the technical ranks, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) honored Rachel Fonseca of New Bedford, Mass., with the organization’s second annual International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) educational scholarship.
METAL SHOP
Aluminum INROADS
Sometimes lost in the discussion on new and emerging automotive materials, aluminum continues to make inroads in an ever- increasing number of parts. This month ABRN examines how aluminum is impacting the collision repair community.
SHOP PROFILES
Missouri shop repairs just about anything
Perry Legend Collision Repair Center doesn't restrict itself to auto repairs. The Columbia, Mo.-based shop also repairs tractor-trailers, buses, boats and even farm equipment such as combines. As owner Bill Rajewski puts it, "Our philosophy is, 'If we can get it through the door and it's repairable, we're going to fix it.

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