For Immediate Release:
For Additional Information Contact
Danny Gredinberg
(302) 423-0207
DEG Welcomes 3M as Newest GOLD Level Sponsor
12/30/24, Colorado Springs, Colorado – The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) introduces the newest gold level sponsor, 3M.
DEG users can use the free online resource to help identify, address, and resolve omitted, and inaccurate information found in the estimating programs through a standardized inquiry process for all three estimating systems. The database can also be utilized to verify and document necessary operations that have been addressed by other users and confirmed by the information provider.
3M Global Collision Industry Relations Leader Jason Scharton shares “The DEG’s efforts to improve the quality and accuracy of collision repair estimates help to drive adherence to OEM Repair Procedures while improving the business health of the industry – two things that 3M is passionate about.”
“We are all proud to recognize 3M for sponsoring with a generous GOLD LEVEL contribution to help invest in industry resources that are having a positive impact on the collision repair industry. 3M support of our program helps to maintain the DEG as a free resource for the Collision Repair Industry and is a true testament to the commitment 3M has made to the industry and its customers.” states DEG Administrator Danny Gredinberg.
DEG is funded by member dollars from the Society of Collision Repair Specialist (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) as well as corporate sponsorships from groups such as ASA, PPG, Reliable Automotive Equipment, Akzo Nobel, Collision Advice, Zimmerman Auto Body Supplies, Spanesi Americas, Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT), Alldata, BASF, Carolinas Collision Association (CCA), Nylunds Collision Center, WMABA, Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA), KECO Body Repair Products, Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA), Missouri Auto Body association (MABA), California Color Source, NCS Single Source, Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals (WCRP), AirPro Diagnostics, Montana Collision Repair Association (MCRA), Axalta, Northwest Automotive Trade Association (NATA), Eagle MMS, True Performance Collision, Mikes Auto Body, Fetzner Collision, Conestoga Collision, Consolidated Collision Services, Palmetto Paint and Body Works, Integrity Auto Collision , IOWA Collision Repair Association (ICRA),Davis Body Shop, Better Body Auto Collision and now 3M.
DEG- About the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG): The DEG is an initiative designed to help improve the information in collision repair estimates through proactive feedback about vehicle-specific errors, omissions and inaccuracies in the database and labor times. With support and funding from the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), Society of Collision Repairs (SCRS) and other industry organizations, the DEG can provide its services free of charge to the industry. For more information on the DEG please visit www.degweb.org or email admin@degweb.org .
