Baker’s Autobody owners retire from the business after 48 years
By Tom Davis Milton, Newfoundland and Labrador — November 27, 2017 — Following 48 years as the owners and operators of Baker’s Autobody in Milton, Newfoundland and Labrador, John and Joan Baker have decided to retire from the business they constructed using lumber they cut themselves. “This decision didn’t come easy, but after 48 years […]
Tuesday Ticker: Nippon could acquire Axalta; Tesla rapidly losing money on Model 3
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 28th, 2017 — This week’s Tuesday Ticker: Axalta’s good fortune, FinishMaster’s plan, the return of semi-manufacturing to Ontario, and much, much more! The biggest market news of late, of course, has been the game of musical chairs being played among global paint manufacturers. Nippon Paint made an all-cash […]
VeriFacts: Increased discussion between repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital
By Tom Davis Toronto, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — As new technologies change the landscape of the repair industry, increased dialogue among repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital for the longevity of companies within its ecosystem. A packed audience of more than 120 industry stakeholders heard this message at the inaugural Canadian VeriFacts meeting, […]
Symach aims to expand production capacity with new €1.5 million technical facility
BY CRM Staff Bologna, Italy — November 27, 2017 — Symach is designing a “cutting-edge” 3,000 square-meter technical department in its existing 16,000 sq ft facility in Bologna, Italy, that will feature some €1.5 million ($2.3 million CAD) worth of new tools. The bodyshop equipment supplier said the new department will be equipped with a […]
Ontario responsible for 2.5 per cent increase in vehicle collisions across Canada
By Tom Davis Markham, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — Winter is coming. Snow has breached the skyline and some of us have already skidded on a steep road. As we all head into the most dangerous driving season, it’s important to look into collision rates. A new study has found a 2.5 percent increase […]
Work Smarter
Work Smarter, and you’ll vacation more Applying structure to your business can seem like an impossible task, given the number of “surprises” that business owners tend to encounter on a typical workday. But you may be glad to hear employing structure is entirely in your hands. The process of doing so, in fact, is simple. […]
