CARS and MRE 2016 take over Donington Park Race Circuit
By Michael McNeice Castle Donington, United Kingdom — July 25, 2016 — Donington Park Race Circuit, located in the heart of England, was the home of this year’s two day CARS/MRE 2016 show. Officially known as the ‘Complete Auto Recycling & Secondary Materials’ show, this year’s event partnered up with the Metals Recycling Event. The […]
In Memoriam: Sam Piercey
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In Memoriam: Sam Piercey
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 25, 2016 — It is with great regret that we must report the passing of one of the collision repair industry’s titans. Sam Piercey, co-owner of Budds’ Collision in Oakville, Ont., passed away on July 24, 2016, as a result of complications arising due to leukemia. Sam was […]
CSN raises funds for Make-A-Wish Canada at Calgary Rope for Hope
Calgary, Alberta — July 25, 2016 — For the last four years, CSN Collision Centres has participated in Make-A-Wish Canada’s Rope for Hope events. The mission of Make-A-Wish Canada is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. This year, CSN participated as a National Rope Sponsor. Make-A-Wish Canada’s Rope for Hope events […]
Fix Auto Parksville relocates to high-traffic area
Parksville, British Columbia — July 25, 2016 — Fix Auto Parksville has relocated. The facility, located in Parksville, British Columbia, made the move from its former location on Industrial Way to a higher-traffic area at nearby 531 Stanford Ave. “It’s like an auto mall,” said owner Vic Andrushko in a recent interview with Collision Repair […]
Brian O’Reilly joins Colonial Auto Parts and A.P.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland — July 25, 2016 — Colonial Auto Parts and A.P.M. have announced the appointment of Brian O’Reilly to the role of Senior Manager – Automotive, Fleet and Commercial Refinish for all Colonial Auto Parts and A.P.M. locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The announcement was made by Douglas Squires, President and […]