Friday Fun: BMW partners with Alpina, aluminum autos threaten pop can production and the ‘Automatron’ takes retro to a new level
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 11, 2016 — It’s that time again, when we look back on the week just passed. Our collection this week includes a US legislator who doesn’t want repairers to charge more than the national average, BMW’s partnership with Alpina to create vehicles that could be described as “highest-end” […]
Carlson Body Shop Supply and BASF to present an evening with Chip Foose
Calgary, Alberta — February 11, 2016 — Carlson Body Shop Supply and BASF Canada have teamed up to give members of the collision repair industry an evening with Chip Foose. The event will take place at the Color Compass Training Centre in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, February 19. “This is a unique opportunity for those […]
Women’s Industry Network to hold introductory webinar
Leesburg,Virginia — February 11, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is hosting a 30-minute informational webinar called “Why WIN? Introduction to the Women’s Industry Network” on Thursday, February 18 at 2 p.m. EST. Michelle Sullivan, WIN Board Member and co-chair of the membership committee, will explain WIN’s mission, how WIN engages women, why the […]
CCIF insurer panel looks at KPIs and collaboration between segments
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 11, 2016 — It’s rare that a group of repairers gets to hear multiple representatives of major insurance companies discuss the challenges of the collision repair industry. The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) offered just such an opportunity through an insurer panel discussion. The insurer panel took place […]