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M1M Equipment is pleased to announce the latest addition to our complete line of measuring systems with the FrameTech 0200-M Mechanical Computerized Measuring System with print out.  Priced at just $2799 delivered the FrameTech-M is one if not the most affordable quality systems available, made in Sweden  .  The FrameTech-M includes a comprehensive vehicle database and computer program with the capability to print before and after repair reports, save and email reports and work orders. The FrameTech-M is ultra affordable and within the budget of every shop as a primary, secondary or estimating system.  Simple, fast and tech friendly this system can be operated by every Tech...

As every collision repair tech knows, you must restore the customers vehicle to factory specifications and to do so you need some type of measuring system and database.  Many of the old school techs will tell you that a tram and measuring tape are all they need which is true to a certain degree, you cannot measure datum with this method.  Lets say the tech does a perfect job of repairing the vehicle exactly to factory specs using a tram and tape which offers no documentation. The vehicle hits a drainage tile and damages the frame slightly with no visible...

Advance Measurement Systems has introduced another innovative system to their product line with the new Spectre Laser Measuring System, the latest in electronic measurement technology.  The Spectre System uses the industry’s smallest, most powerful scanner and  is completely wireless.  The Spectre System is a multi-point laser system that accurately measures a vehicle’s frame and identifies damage in 3-D using simple, user friendly software that will allow technicians to quickly assess damage and monitor repairs in real time, Plus the Spectre System generates electronic reports so users can provide before and after repair printouts to customers and insurance companies. Please stop...

Merchant 1 Marketing is proud to announce that our new line of Preimum Quality European Style Frame Machines are in stock and ready for shipment.  These machines offer the strength and quality construction that you would expect from German Engineering.  Each machine includes a set of lifting pads which allows the machine to be used as a mid-rise lift for body, mechanic, prep or finish work.  One 360 degree pulling tower is standard equipment with additional towers available.  The QB-2000 is portable,  the QB-3000 and 4000 have an available steel cover plate and can be recessed in the floor completely...

Merchant 1 Manufacturing and Merchant 1 Marketing have finally moved into our new home.The new building is located in Reidsville, NC and consist of 3 buildings totaling over 70,000 square feet. M1M will occupy the main building, which alone is 50,000 square feet, and will be used to manufacture our line of paint booths. Also in the main building, we will house all of the lifts, tire changers and repair equipment that is sold through M1M and through other distributors across the country. This move has taken over a year to get finalized and we are now ready to roll...