Friday Fun: Big rig plows into shop, Chubb will pay for scans and 43 expensive cars have vanished
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 5, 2017 — The first week of the new year brought with it higher gas prices, bad weather, a collision between a collision repair centre and a big rig and much, much more! – The local newspaper in Greenville, South Carolina reports that a truck driver claims his […]
CIIA to introduce ROADTRUST accreditation program
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — January 5, 2016 — A new accreditation program is being launched by Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA). Called ROADTRUST, a statement from CIIA says it’s “an accreditation program designed to bring more traffic to your door.” CIIA will host a special dinner meeting and presentation on Wednesday, January 11, […]
New power tools from 3M
London, Ontario — January 5, 2017 — 3M has introduced new power tools and Cubitron II Cut Off Wheel and Flap Disc, specifically designed for use in automotive body work. A statement from 3M says the new tools are optimized for the body shop , not “over-engineered for heavy duty industrial applications.” 3M says the […]
Builds begin on Pfaff’s ‘8 Hours of Passion’ competition
By Barett Poley Toronto, Ontario — January 5, 2017 — Teams of Pfaff Automotive employees will be competing against one another in a budget track-car challenge this summer called “Pfaff 8 Hours of Passion.” Autocross, drag race and endurance race circuit will see teams competing to build a better track car, albeit with an interesting […]
