ABRA Auto Body and Glass Expands Operations in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - Nov. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national vehicle repair company and one of the country’s top multi-shop repair operators, announced the opening of its newest franchise repair center in Wisconsin.

The new ABRA Auto Body & Glass repair center is located at 105 Commerce Drive in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, approximately 30 minutes northwest of Wisconsin Dells. It is independently owned and operated by Rudig Jensen, owner of Rudig Jensen Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

ABRA now operates 50 independently-owned franchises and 126 company-owned locations for a total of 176 repair centers in 17 states.

The company has a lot going on these days and remains committed to its aggressive growth strategy. “Our latest expansion is about meeting the demand of customers in the region,” said Duane Rouse, President and Chief Executive
Officer of ABRA. “The market is thriving and we believe ABRA has the potential to become one of the most iconic brands in the collision repair industry.”

Tim Adelmann, ABRA’s Executive Vice President of Business Development said, “We are dedicated to increasing our presence in the markets we serve and lead with an operational excellence philosophy that gives us a competitive edge. Opening the New Lisbon repair center is an opportunity to increase our presence in Wisconsin and better serve our customers and insurance partners.”

ABRA plans to continue expanding in the years ahead. It is actively seeking new opportunities to acquire repair centers and integrate them into its industry leading operating system as part of its aggressive national growth plans in major markets. Interested parties should contact Scott Gerling, Vice President of Corporate Development.

For franchise opportunities in small and midsize markets contact Mark Wahlin, Vice President of Franchise Development and Operations.