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This year's Illinois pilot will serve as the foundation for a planned national rollout in the 2026–27 school year.
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The Hays, Kansas-based company and its network of S&W Supply stores will be rebranded following the transition to the family-owned distributor.
Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and founded more than 90 years ago, Grismer operates 28 locations across the Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati metro areas.
High schoolers experienced a day in the life of a body tech by exploring equipment, stepping into the paint booth, and learning about ADAS systems and auto glass.
With over 3,800 attendees, this year’s event welcomed 487 companies attending for the first time and a record-setting 1,424 first-time attendees.
This law specifically addresses the dangers of "re-airbagging," where damaged, counterfeit, or improperly salvaged parts are used in vehicle repairs.
The new store adds to Plaza Tire Service's growing network of more than 80 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Arkansas, and neighboring communities.
