John Buckley to retire from NAPA Canada
Montreal, Quebec — March 7, 2017 — It’s the sort of situation where the term “end of an era” may be appropriate. UAP has announced that John Buckley, Executive Vice President of NAPA Canada, will retire on May 1, 2017. Buckley has had a remarkable career with the company over the past 45 years. He […]
Survey: Are collision facilities investing in the future?
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 7, 2016 — Collision repair requires regular investments in both equipment and training for a facility to remain competitive. But are Canada’s collision shops making those investments? The majority of them are, according to the results of our latest survey. The vast majority of respondents to our surveys […]
Mitchell trend report looks into impact of special materials on estimates
San Diego, California — March 7, 2017 — Mitchell International has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the first quarter of 2017. In this latest edition, Mitchell executives take a close look at the use of special materials and its impact on estimating and repair costs, and how data and analytics can improve third […]
SAAR annual meeting puts the focus on training and insurance relations
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — March 7, 2017 — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) met recently for the association’s annual meeting. The meeting took place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Approximately 130 stakeholders attended the meeting, with representatives from approximately 60 shops and 22 suppliers in attendance. Executive Director Bill Ziebart provided updates on the […]
