Texas Auto Body Trade Show

09/14/2026

Jill had questions… so we brought not just one but THREE classes.

Join the Kaizen Glass team at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show on September 18–19 for hands-on training in glass removal, urethane application, and chip and crack repair with Kaizen Glass.

Come learn, ask questions, and sharpen your skills with us! 🚘🛠️

09/11/2026

The Texas Auto Body Trade Show hasn’t even started yet, and the Auto E Solutions team is already flexing. 💪😂

We’re ready to learn, connect, and bring a little extra sparkle to the show. Yes, the skirt is part of the strategy.

See you there!

09/10/2026

⛳️ Why are we having a golf tournament? Glad you asked…

Alumni reunion. Industry networking. A little friendly competition. And, really… because Jason wanted one. 😂🤷💜

🏌️🏌️‍♀️ THE KAIZEN CLASSIC | SEPT. 17
Spots are still available! Grab your team—or register solo and we’ll pair you up.

Join us + our incredible sponsors for a FUN day at The Golf Club at Twin Creeks:
🏆 Great prizes
👕 Commemorative event tee
💨 Commemorative Kaizen Classic cigar — thanks to East Texas Cigar Brokers!
🤝 Connections that could lead to your next opportunity

And don’t leave after golf! Stay for the weekend and attend ABAT FREE Sept. 18–19, then come find us LIVE in the GLASS GARAGE—built for shops ready to add auto glass AND glass shops looking to expand their services.

PLAY. NETWORK. WIN. ⛳️

👉 REGISTER NOW:
https://www.kaizenglasssolutions.com/event-details-registration/kaizen-classic-golf-tournament
🎬 Special thanks to Jill Tuggle with ABAT for the cameo & course testing 😂⛳️—and to the Auto Body Association of Texas for being a Gold Sponsor of our inaugural Kaizen Classic! 💜

09/09/2026

🎖️GET DUPONT CERTIFIED AT ABAT! 💪

Your urethane is a critical part of a safe windshield installation. Knowing your product, following the right procedures, and staying current matters!

Join Kody Allan with DuPont for hands-on training and certification using an OE-approved adhesive system.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 AM
📍 Texas Auto Body Trade Show | Allen, TX

👉 Sign up today at ABAT.us

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW YOUR PROCESS. GET CERTIFIED. 💪

09/09/2026

🧪 GET SIKA CERTIFIED AT ABAT!

Your urethane is a critical part of a safe windshield installation. Being certified—and staying current on the products and procedures you use—matters!

Join Mark OBrion with Sika for hands-on training and certification with an OE-approved adhesive system.

📅 Friday, Sept. 18 | 4 PM
📍 Texas Auto Body Trade Show | Allen, TX
Sign Up TODAY! 👉 abat.us

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW YOUR PROCESS. GET CERTIFIED. 💪

09/03/2026

We got a firsthand look at some seriously impressive hail-damage technology with the PDR Team — and this is exactly the kind of innovation you’ll get to see at the upcoming ABAT Trade Show.

From advanced scanning systems to the people and tools shaping the future of collision repair, the show is a chance to see what’s new, connect with industry professionals, and learn from the teams doing the work every day.

A big thank you to the PDR Team for showing us the technology in action.

Don’t miss your chance to experience more like this at the ABAT Trade Show in Allen, Texas on September 18-19.

Who’s coming to the show?

https://members.abat.us/event-calendar/Details/2026-texas-auto-body-trade-show-1676366?sourceTypeId=EmailInvitatio

08/31/2026

Big things are happening at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show!

From industry-leading tools and software to hands-on education and exciting competitions, this is where the collision repair community comes together to learn, connect, and see what’s next.

Think you have what it takes to compete? There’s even cash on the line.

Join us September 18–19 and experience the Texas Auto Body Trade Show for yourself.

Register today at abat.us/trade-show

08/28/2026

We’re proud to spotlight our Diamond Sponsor, Wesco Coatings Family.

Bringing together the trusted teams of Wesco, English Color, and NCS | SSI, Wesco Coatings Family gives Texas collision centers broader access to leading products and equipment, technical expertise, training, business solutions, and local support.

By combining the strengths of each organization, they’re helping build stronger partnerships and creating more opportunities for customers, employees, and industry partners across the collision repair industry.

Thank you, Wesco Coatings Family, for your continued support of ABAT and the Texas collision repair community.

Wesco Coatings Family. Shared Success.

08/25/2026

Planning your Texas Auto Body Tradeshow weekend? Make the hotel part easy.

Stay at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center and be right where the tradeshow is happening — with convenient access to the event and nearby DFW and Love Field airports.

Book your room through ABAT’s official hotel link.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1767975747366&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1555956424883899319&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mbmluam5ibmxmZladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAJvdQm2AAAAA%3D

September 18–19, 2026
Allen, Texas

08/13/2026

2026 Texas Auto Body Trade Show registration is open.

Whether you want to attend, sponsor, or exhibit, this is your chance to be part of one of the biggest collision industry events in Texas.

Join ABAT September 17–19 at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center for education, industry connection, and a room full of collision professionals who care about where this industry is headed.

Choose your way to be in the room:

* Attend
* Sponsor
* Exhibit

Register now through ABAT’s event page.
https://www.abat.us/trade-show/

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