Ed MacDonald starts term as president, international delegates welcomed at ARA Convention
Phoenix, Arizona — November 20, 2013 — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) met in Phoenix, Ariz. for its 70th Annual Convention and Expo. The program of educational and training sessions was focused in five core areas critical to professional automotive recyclers: executive leadership, parts management and sales, market outreach, safety and environmental compliance, and facility […]
Axalta introduces new Local Performance Groups in Ontario
Ajax, Ontario — November 20, 2013 — Axalta Coating Systems will introduce new Local Performance Group sessions in Ontario over the next six months, with the first one starting in Mississauga in January 2014. Axalta says the Local Performance Group sessions will provide collision repair professionals with invaluable experiences and resources specific to the coatings […]
Boyd opens new repair centre in North Carolina
Winnipeg, Manitoba — November 20, 2013 — The Boyd Group has announced the opening of a new repair centre in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This facility is located between two of the company’s existing locations in Havelock and Wilmington. Demographically, Jacksonville is known as the youngest city in the U.S., with an average age of 23 […]
Your Sales Team: Success depends on them
By Steven Cox, General Manager of Allwest Auto Parts Edmonton, Alberta — November 20, 2013 — I have made it a habit to meet with my sales staff for 15 minutes every morning before we open to discuss various sales strategies. After a few years, my subject matter was getting repetitive. This motivated me to […]
CARI consumers’ night a chance for recyclers to network
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2013 — CARI’s annual consumers’ night provided a prime opportunity for recycling professionals to discuss their businesses while enjoying each other’s company. Over 100 recycling consumers were invited to the event, which offered auto recycling professionals the chance to network with their industry colleagues and exchange ideas […]