Staying up-to-date with vehicle repairs, industry trends and technology, Olson Tire & Auto Service will be installing a Side-Load Finishing System from Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS). Olson’s system will be similar to GFS’ working body shop at their Center for Excellence training facility — a fully equipped body shop with top-of-the-line paint booths and prep areas, integrated and mobile REVO Accelerated Curing Systems, paint mixing rooms and other body shop equipment.
The Side-Load System will allow vehicles to be moved quickly and easily between work bays on the integrated track and dolly system. This innovative system includes Ultra XD Closed-Top Open-Front (CTOF) Booth and Ultra XD Paint Booth. Also included are an Ultra XD Mix Room, REVO Rapid MC2 and REVO Handheld — mobile curing units that can be easily moved around the shop for added efficiency.
There are so many insurance companies, how do you know which one is best for you and which one to choose? We offer this video from our friends at WCRP for some auto insurance shopping insights.
Vehicle technologies and the costs of doing business are ever increasing and often insurance allowances lag behind in these increases. At these times you may be asked to "co-pay" that difference to ensure proper repair of your vehicle. This video explains that process and how you can possibly be reimbursed.
Designed for high-volume body shops and collision repair centers, Side-Load Finishing Systems from Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS) improve productivity and maximize shop space. Vehicles move quickly and easily between work bays on its integrated track and dolly system.
Features downdraft airflow, GFS’ exclusive Controlled Airflow Ceiling that increases the booth’s overall spray zone — allowing technicians to paint more parts in each booth cycle.
The REVO Rapid MC2 (mobile cart) can be moved quickly around a shop wherever needed and features dual temperature sensors to cure two different substrates at the same time.
The REVO Handheld a lightweight tool used for fast spot repairs. It cures fillers and coatings in three minutes or less, can soften glass seals, heat up aluminum to repair aluminum-body vehicles, push out a dent, as well as remove emblems, vinyl graphics and adhesives.
People will ALWAYS drive cars and unfortunately someone will occasionally end up in an accident – talk about "job security”!!! What we do is cool, rewarding and ever changing! It’s an art form! Check out this short video about a career in the collision industry!
Traci is a breath of fresh air to our newest addition - Olson Auto Body & Paint. It isn't often that you meet a person and immediately feel like you've known them for a long time. Traci has that way about her. An engaging smile and laugh, a generous spirit, and great willingness to treat you AND your vehicle the way you want to be cared for. We are blessed that she has taken a leadership position as operations manager for our new facility. Her interaction with both our service teams is something to see, and she truly brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to making your vehicle look and perform as before it's bumps and bruises. Traci is married with a beautiful new daughter Avey. And Kim is thrilled to have more girls in our family circle!
Aaron is our rock. Our visionary of how we want to build this new venture. He is TOTALLY committed to doing this endeavor with the highest of standards and fixing everything we touch to those same levels of excellence. He is a colorful guy, being a painter by nature, and even sports a few of those (paintings or tatoos) on himself! A committed father and tireless worker, his energy and enthusiasm are buoyed by the relationship he and Traci forged through previous years working together. His focus on being the best we and they can be will truly shine in the way your vehicle springs back to life. Come down and let him show you with pride what he is building!
A committed father to a lovely daughter Adelia and a son Lennox, he and Molly are engaged parents. Aaron, a tireless worker, is full of energy and enthusiasm that is buoyed by the relationship he and Traci forged through previous years working together.
High school friendships often blossom into longer lasting relationships. That's Tim's pathway into Olson Tire's family. He was a Newman High School classmate of the Olson boys here in Wausau. Tim is one of six hard working young men in his family, and we are pleased that he has started on a technician training pathway with our companies. Personable, with a quick smile and a strong work ethic, he brings those great mid-western values to work with him every day.
Welcome to the journey and our team Tim!
It is not often these days that you get a chance to hire someone with the consummate talents of a seasoned professional. Frankly, we were quite lucky that we got to interview Chang when he first came to Wausau after a company closure elsewhere. Chang’s wife works in the Wausau School system, so Wausau and Olson Auto Body & Paint were the lucky recipients of his relocation. He is an extremely talented body and paint technician. He has demonstrated tremendous knowledge and workmanship in his first years with us. We now have two master body and paint technicians and are excited to continue to grow! Welcome Chang!
Sometimes a second look or a second date makes a difference in a relationship! And that is surely true with our relationship with Kyle. Previously employed here as a young man fresh out of school, Kyle departed for greener pastures. But a good solid foundation of who each other are brought him back to us after a period of self-discovery. And we both are better for it.
Returning with energy, enthusiasm and a passion to learn the art and craft of collision repair, paint and refinishing, Kyle has demonstrated tremendous growth and initiative. His focus on the artistry that our team strives for has excited both our leadership and Kyle. We are pleased that his renewed commitment has brought him back to us. He is becoming an integral part of our team and their ability to provide the area with the kind of collision repairs and services you dream of.
We look forward to a long and healthy relationship with Kyle and his family.