3M announces SEMA celebrity appearances
London, Ontario — October 28, 2015 — 3M has announced it will host a number of car building legends at the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Outdoor Showcase, taking place at the 2015 SEMA Show. Celebrities confirmed to appear include Chip Foose, Ringbrothers, KC Mathieu, Rich Evans, Charley Hutton and Ian Rousell. The 2015 SEMA Show takes place […]
NHTSA considers allowing collision centres to replace Takata airbags: Should Canada follow?
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2015 — In a briefing on the Takata airbag recall an official from the US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the services of independent collision repair shops may be sought to deal with a recall that is the largest in history. Stephen Ridella, the […]
Chief goes big with new heavy-duty line
Madison, Indiana — October 28, 2015 — Chief has introduced a new product line designed to help heavy-duty collision facilities improve technician ergonomics, shop efficiency, repair quality and cycle times. Chief says the equipment also makes it possible to write more comprehensive estimates upfront and document repairs. The new Chief heavy-duty product line includes:• New Centurion […]
Parts data: SEMA Data Co-op to offer update in advance of 2015 SEMA Show
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2015 — Every automotive part manufactured represents a wealth of data. Looking deeper, there has been a big push on the part of SEMA to create a stand-alone data repository for suppliers and buyers of parts. The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “an industry-owned and operated […]
ARAAC approves two members at general meeting
Halifax, Nova Scotia — October 28, 2015 — Auto recyclers and industry associates recently gathered for the annual Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) meeting where two new direct members were welcomed to the fold. “We have grown as an association and now have 32 direct members in ARAAC, in addition to our 10 […]
St. Thomas auto recycler changed by Africa mission trip
St. Thomas, Ontario — October 28, 2015 — The owner of McGregor Auto Parts recently returned from a compassionate and life-changing trip to Sierra Leone, Africa with the grassroots organization, Let Them Laugh Out Loud (LOL). Jeff McGregor had travelled to the West African country as part of a team to support a paediatrician from […]
