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Report: Most companies unprepared for autonomous vehicles

Risk managers surveyed by Munich Re say the majority of companies are unprepared for the introduction of autonomous vehicles.

Princeton, New Jersey — July 19, 2016 — If you feel like you’re unprepared for the emergence of autonomous vehicles, at least you’re in good company. According to corporate risk managers surveyed by Munich Re at the 2016 Risk and Insurance Management Society Conference (RIMS), most companies are unprepared for the emergence of autonomous vehicles […]

Employers wanted for upcoming Career Fair

Representatives of CSN-427 Auto Collision interviewing a prospective employee at the Pre-apprenticeship Career Fair in 2015. A number of employers have already signed up for this year's event, but booth space is still available.

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — July 19, 2016 — The labour shortage in the collision repair industry is ongoing. Some shop owners have turned to recruiting from other countries, while others concentrate on “growing their own.” In other words, finding young people with talent and enthusiasm and getting them enrolled in an apprenticeship program. […]

Carrossier ProColor network unveils new contest

The Clichés d'été contest will run from July 1 to September 30. Participants will have the chance to win either a personal alcohol detector or a vehicle emergency kit.

Laval, Quebec — July 19, 2016 — The Carrossier ProColor network has announced the launch of its new Clichés d’été marketing initiative – a series of three monthly contests to be held on the organization’s Facebook page over the summer and into the fall. As an extension of the network’s 15th anniversary celebration, underway since May […]

CARSTAR Newmarket under new management

The new owners of CARSTAR Newmarket, Adrian Vagnaduzzo and Bisram Deokinandan.

Hamilton, Ontario — July 19, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced that CARSTAR Newmarket is now under new ownership. The collision centre has recently been passed on from multi-CARSTAR franchise partners, the LC Group, to longtime store managers Adrian Vagnaduzzo and Bisram Deokinandan. The facility is located at 180 Deerfield Rd. in Newmarket, Ontario. According […]

3M introduces new Cavity Wax Plus to protect repairs

3M's Cavity Wax Plus comes in an aerosol can, eliminating the need for spray equipment.

St. Paul, Minnesota — July 19, 2016 — Corrosion is a serious issue, with the potential for salt and corrosive chemicals, moisture or damaged coatings from stone chips to allow corrosion to attack repairs. According to a statement from 3M, corrosion is one of the primary causes of future vehicle damage and customer come-backs. According […]

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