Discount Car and Truck Rentals hosts Industry appreciation event
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 28 2018 — On Thursday, Discount Car and Truck Rentals hosted its Industry Appreciation Night in Mississauga, Ontario. With more than 150 guests from the automotive aftermarket in attendance, the event kicked off with appetizers and drinks at a local restaurant. An early entrant into the insurance […]
2018 OARA conference highlights
By CRM Staff Markham, Ontario — March 27, 2018 — On Thursday, March 22, more than 350 auto recyclers came together for the Ontario Auto Recyclers Association (OARA) conference. The three-day event was the best-attended OARA conference in the organization’s history. Opening with an executive meeting on Thursday evening where the 2018 board was chosen, […]
BMW invests $10 billion EV and AV research
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 28, 2018 — The BMW Group has announced that it plans to spend more than $10 billion on research and development for electric and autonomous vehicles – more than its entire operational budget last year. The company also suggested that repair facilities must start gearing-up for the onslaught […]
Snap-on releases three new products
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 27, 2018 — Snap-on announced three of its new products: the KMP1163 Masters Series 72” Roll Cabs, the “Hockey II” ECPRA072 and the EECT900 Multi-Probe Ultra. Snap-on KMP1163 Masters Series 72” Roll Cabs are now available with a SpeeDrawer for organizing loose fasteners, parts and tools. It features […]
The Carrossier ProColor Network Joins Forces with Réparevitre
By CRM Staff Laval, Quebec — March 28, 2018 — The Carrossier ProColor network recently announced its affiliation with Réparevitre, CrackMaster’s Quebec franchise. Considering that Carrossier ProColor alone brings together more than 162 franchisees, Carrossier ProColor in association with Réparevitre could become the largest network of franchisees in Quebec in the replacement and repair […]
PPG recognizes Painters Supply with Platinum Distributor of the Year award
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — March 29, 2018 — PPG has announced the recipient of its Platinum Distributor of the Year award, Painters Supply (PSE), in a new press release. The award was presented by John Parran, director of the Platinum Distributor program, PPG, during its annual conference in February, which brings together […]
PPG emphasizes the customer experience with new course series
By CRM Staff Strongsville, Ohio — March 28, 2018 — PPG announced the schedule for its new “Elevating the Customer Experience” course as part of its MVP Business Development Series. The course’s objective is to provide collision repair centre owners, managers, sales staff and estimators with the skills necessary to deliver exceptional customer service. The […]
