HD Repair Forum

Each year the HD Repair Forum recognizes a person or people who have made a positive impact on the heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair industry, From the very beginning, the HD Repair Forum has advocated for education and training, and has sought out companies with tools, equipment and services specific to this market.

For 2025 we would like to recognize the 3M team for the development of heavy-duty training, made possible at the 3M Skills Development Center in Minnesota. This facility focuses not on training with 3M products, but on exposing technicians to proper repair processes through hands-on training with tools from across the industry.

We appreciate your endless efforts and endurance in making this available! Thank you and congratulations!

From intake to final delivery, the details matter.
The panel at the 2026 HD Repair Forum delivered valuable insights on best practices across the entire repair process—highlighting how consistency, communication, and process discipline drive better outcomes.
We appreciate the real-world strategies shared today that our attendees can take back to their shops immediately.

Experience and innovation take the stage with a focused view of various welding and riveting applications and repair technologies for Heavy Duty and Fleet equipment.
You won't want to miss these repair tips and information on advanced repair solutions supporting technicians across the industry.
Join us Next Wednesday & Thursday, March 18th & 19th, at the Music City Center for the HD Repair Forum, in Nashville, TN! www.hdrepairforum.com/register

The countdown continues ⏳⏳⏳
The heavy-duty collision repair industry comes together to learn, connect, and lead stronger into the months ahead — Will you be in Nashville next week ?

Plan ahead for valuable insights and conversations at the HD Repair Forum.
Register at hdrepairforum.com/register

🔧 Topic: Estimating Best Practices
Big knowledge. Real-world application.

As commercial vehicles become increasingly complex with electronics and integrated structural components, collision estimating requires understanding not only visible damage but also how impact travels through systems.
This session is designed to optimize the appraisal process, ensuring speed, safety, and efficiency.

Take part in this session on March 18th in Nashville, Tennessee at the HD Repair Forum!
HDRepairForum.com/Register