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IBIS Arrives: Collision repairers arrive for the 2018 conference in Munich, Germany

Bob and Nicole Kirstiuk of Advantage Parts Solutions celebrate the opening of the 2018 IBIS conference in Munich, Germany.

Munich, Germany — June 11, 2018 — The eyes of the movers and shakers of the collision repair industry are squarely focused on Munich, Germany, where the 2018 International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has kicked off. Running until June 13, the event brings together industry stakeholders, insurers and OEM representatives to meet and discuss some […]

Ontario wins big at the Skills Canada National Competition

The 24th annual Skills Canada National Competition wrapped up in Edmonton last week.

By CRM staff Edmonton, Alberta — June 11, 2018 — National accolades and bragging rights were on the line as Canada’s top automotive students and apprentices showcased their prowess, facing off at 2018 Skills Canada National Competition last week. The 24th annual event, which took place between June 4-5 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, gathered […]

Simplicity Car Care expands in Ontario

Left to right: Greg Taba, business development manager, Simplicity Car Care, Jane Schalk, Peter Schalk, Simplicity Car Care Aylmer.

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — June 12, 2018 — Two Ontario stores have joined the growing Simplicity Car Care network, Simplicity Car Care Aylmer and Simplicity Car Care St. Catharines. “We are a small body shop in a rural community that has seen our business grow consistently since we opened our location in 2012,” says Jane Schalk, […]

Tuesday Ticker: June 12, 2018

In this week's Tuesday Ticker: Ford Canada agrees to open its dealerships to publicly traded companies and Axalta is honoured again.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 12, 2018 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker: Ford reverses policy on Canadian dealership ownership, GPC gets in on global consolidation of parts distributors, a digital repair estimator raises funds in Europe, and much, much more!   Ford Canada: Now open to the public(ly traded) Ford Canada will allow […]

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