Our History

Industry Proven with Market Strength.

Chief Automotive Technologies, a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-quality collision repair products and services, including frame-pulling equipment, vehicle anchoring systems, computerized measuring systems, and vehicle frame specifications. Chief is also a leading provider of comprehensive training on structural analysis, repair and collision theory.

VSG brings together several top brands of vehicle service and repair equipment, including Chief and Rotary Lift®. Based in Madison, Ind., VSG has operations worldwide. VSG is part of the Engineered Systems segment of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a multi-billion dollar, global producer of innovative equipment, specialty systems and value-added services.

Background

Chief Automotive Technologies® was founded in 1972 in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.  Chief® was the first U.S. structural repair equipment manufacturer to attain the distinction of 9001 Certification! ISO 9001 is a standard that designates quality assurance in product design, production, installation and service after the sale.

Six locations around the world, and representation in 48 countries on five continents.