I-CAR launches Production Management ProLevel 2 courses
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — July 13, 2016 — I-CAR recently announced the second level of its new Production Management curriculum. The training organization has now officially launched the courses that form the curriculum. Ten new courses have been launched. The focus is on building knowledge in areas such as “Learning Culture,” talent, processes, controls […]
Alberta to hold consultations on private auto insurance
By Mike Davey Calgary, Alberta — July 13, 2016 — Alberta is conducting consultations with industry stakeholders on the private automobile insurance system. According to Leah Holoiday, spokesperson for the Minister of Finance, the consultations will help government determine any potential changes to insurance regulations. There are no plans to institute a public […]
Blast from the past: TEKNA introduces ‘steampunk’ spray gun
Swanton, Ohio — July 13, 2016 — DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing has introduced a new special edition TEKNA ProLite spray gun. The new special edition spray gun features a “steampunk” aesthetic. For those not familiar with the term, steampunk began as a literary genre that combined science fiction tropes with the design aesthetics popular in the […]
MSO Symposium to include Insurer Panel
North Richland Hills, Texas — July 13, 2016 — The final program for the MSO Symposium, held during NACE, is now complete. This year’s MSO Symposium offers new content in a key segment. The Insurer Panel, moderated by Marcy Tieger, Principal of Symphony Advisors, will cover topics including direct repair partner (DRP) strategy, evolution of […]
Copart Canada launches new Canada-specific website
Toronto, Ontario — July 13, 2016 — Copart Canada has announced the launch of a new website tailored to Canadian members. The new website, copart.ca, continues to use Copart’s proprietary VB3 auction technology. The new site features Canadian inventory and content specifically chosen for the Canadian market. “This new website is an investment to […]
Grants in Gear awards to support alternative fuels, air quality
Toronto, Ontario — July 13, 2016 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Scout Environmental have announced the four winners of the Grants in Gear funding program. Grants in Gear is now in its third year. The primary goal of the program is to provide funding to projects that achieve tangible results in emissions […]