Car-O-Liner Florida expands warehouse and training center

May 20, 2015
Car-O-Liner Florida, a U.S. distributor of Car-O-Liner collision repair systems to customers located on the west coast of Florida, Bermuda and the Caribbean, has opened an expanded warehouse and training center in Plant City, Fla.

Car-O-Liner, a global provider of collision repair equipment to the automotive aftermarket, announces that Car-O-Liner Florida, a U.S. distributor of Car-O-Liner collision repair systems to customers located on the west coast of Florida, Bermuda and the Caribbean, has opened an expanded warehouse and training center in Plant City, Fla.

The facility includes 7,750 square feet, of which over 5,000 square feet is climate-controlled for warehousing equipment, clamp rentals and parts, and general office space. A 420-square foot classroom seats 12 students, and the hands-on area includes a Benchrack, Vision, and a twin post lift with M-802 for measuring. Car-O-Liner Florida will lead monthly I-CAR certified training classes as well as courses on frame alignment, measuring, and welding.

Steve Smith, owner of Car-O-Liner Florida, has been a Car-O-Liner Distributor for 25 years and considered every detail during the expansion of his building, from the epoxy coated blue floor to the lounge decorated with automotive memorabilia - an ideal location for customer meetings and events.

“The new building design maximizes space for efficient order fulfillment, customer relations, as well as practical hands-on product interaction and classroom curriculum,” says Smith. “Car-O-Liner Florida is committed to supporting their local customers through this expanded facility,” says Doug Bortz, director, sales & marketing for Car-O-Liner. “The additional footprint reinforces the strong customer service realized by our Florida customers and we are proud of Steve’s dedication to Car-O-Liner.”

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