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Ministry of Environment to Unveil Streamlined Application Process |
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Written by CRM News
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
TORONTO, ON -- June 26, 2008 -- In an attempt to reduce costs, simplify environmental approvals and offer a template solution to a fairly consistent application issue, the Ontario Ministry of Environment is piloting a solvent-based "screening tool" with CIIA and associated local trade associations. It is expected that the screening tool will be converted to include waterborne coatings approvals in early July and that coatings firms can then offer the pilot screening tool as well.
The law in Ontario requires any shop that emits to the atmosphere to successfully obtain a Certificate of Approval (CofA) from the Ministry of Environment. The CofA identifies the level of emissions from the shop and its impact potential. Shops need to prove that emissions are within limits. Many financial institutions, municipalities or even lawyers will not advise a sale, expansion or construction of a shop without the possession of a CofA from Ontario.
Because many auto refinish shops are similar (use same coatings, same amounts, same vehicles, same booths), it was an obvious candidate for a streamlined template for a screening tool that once information was submitted, the screening tool would generate a report on the eligibility of the shop for a streamlined approval. In shop terms, this means a much simpler and easier process, cutting costs for most shops by some 50 per cent or more and cutting approval times by some 80 per cent.
The screening tool does not replace the Certificate's requirement for documentation of much of the shop's physical information and surrounding area, but it is very useful in identifying changes needed or for immediate approval of eligibility for the permit, within Ministry guidelines.
As this is still a pilot program, shops must contact the Hamilton Autobody Repair Association (HARA) or additionally, starting in July, their coatings firm, in order to use the screening tool. At this point the association or paint company will input the data for the shop and HARA provides a simplified one page form on information required. Once the solvent and the waterborne pilots have been completed, the hope is to make the screening tool available for any shop to use, hopefully via a web-based version.
If your shop does not possess a valid certificate of Approval or needs a new CofA to cover switching to waterborne coatings, please call your industry trade association or email
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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Windsor CARSTAR Takes "Service Company of the Year" |
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Written by CRM News
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 |
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WINDSOR, ON -- June 25, 2008 -- Every year the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce holds its Business Excellence Awards, honouring those who go above and beyond in contributing to the community and development of the regional economy. This year, Windsor CARSTAR Collision was honoured as 2008 Service Company of the Year. Owner Dennis Carlini was also honoured as a finalist for Entreprenur of the Year.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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Transtar Appoints New VP of Sales |
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Written by CRM News
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
BRIGHTON, MI -- June 24, 2008 -- Transtar Autobody Technologies has announced the appointment of Gregory Stohr to the position of vice president of sales.
Stohr spent 24 years working for 3M in the automotive aftermarket division. His most recent post was sales director.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 )
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One World, Skills Competitions and More at CCIF Toronto |
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Written by CRM News
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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MISSISSAUGA, ON -- June 23, 2008 -- International trends may soon be making themselves felt in the Canadian collision repair industry. That was the central message of chair Tony Canade’s presentation at the latest edition of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting was held June 21 at the Delta Meadowvale in Mississauga, ON. Also on the slate were presentations on regulations affecting the use of coatings and low-VOC conversions, as well as a presentation on Ontario’s new streamlined approval process for air permits.
The afternoon session started with an update by Leanne Blackborow of Skills Canada on the CCIF Skills Program and the industry’s drive to promote collision repair as a career choice through skills competitions.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 June 2008 )
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"Follow the Recycled Part!" Event Fosters Communication |
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Written by Sarena Brown
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
THORNHILL, ON -- June 23, 2008 -- Improved communication benefits repairers, recyclers and insurers, and on Thursday June 19, 2008, members of those groups gathered to do just that.
Last year, Collision Repair magazine hosted an event called “Re-Think Recycling”. Essentially, members of the insurance industry were given tours of three different recycling facilities. The event was a huge success by any standard. This year it was time for Phase II – “Follow the Recycled Part!”
At 7:45 a.m. Thursday morning, a specially chartered bus left for CSN Bayview & Steeles Collision in Thornhill. Upon arrival, the group enjoyed a delicious breakfast while the facility’s owner, Manuel Der Haroutiounian and his colleagues walked attendees through the claims process, providing a demonstration of how a typical estimate is done.
At each stop along the way, there is opportunity for all parties to ask questions and express their opinions about the process they are visiting. Many valid questions were asked throughout the day, clarifying many misconceptions.
The group is clearly looking forward to a morning of information and progress. “We are always trying to be cost conscious, and environmentally conscious as well,” says Wilf Bedard of Manitoba Public Insurance. “I see this event as an exploratory adventure. There are always new and different processes to learn. Take advantage of the best practices, continuous improvement, maintaining efficiency and keeping costs low.”
Next on the agenda was Carcone’s Auto Recycling where the group is shown step-by-step, the typical process used by recycling facilities when an estimate is received. The presentation quickly moves from overhead visuals to a very informative, productive discussion amongst the three different perspectives within the auto industry. We make our way outside and into the parts warehouse where we observe the process in which the requested parts are picked, packaged and shipped.
“Historically, the [auto recyclers, insurers and collision repairers] never wanted to address these issues,” admits Mary Poirier of Valley Automotive. “We, as a recycling facility, are accountable for the quality of what we ship.”
The last stop of the day is Assured Oaktown in Richmond Hill. Here the group is shown the method used when the recycled parts have arrived. The parts are thoroughly inspected before they are unloaded to confirm that they are the right make, model, year, and that the quality of the part is what was previously guaranteed. To bring this memorable event to an end, lunch was served, accompanied by a debriefing of the day as well as one last opportunity for any final questions and comments.
Throughout the morning, many informative discussions arose. One active topic was that the consumers need to be educated about recycled parts. They don’t understand that these parts are of good quality, are safe and are worth buying.
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