Convention Kick-Off: The eighth annual MSO Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada — On Monday, repairers from across North America gathered at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada for the eighth annual MSO Symposium, where they came together to network, learn from their peers and gain pertinent knowledge on trends and topics that could be influencing their businesses. The half-day conference was moderated by […]
Stellar Straightening: The all-new CRS4600T-DO Bench from UnoLiner
The UnoLiner CRS4600T-DO Bench is a drive-on chassis straightening bench with a lifting capacity of 3600 kg and a bench frame length of 4.6 meters. This chassis straightening and collision repair frame machine is said to be suitable for cars of all sizes, crossovers, MPVs, SUVs, pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and light commercial vehicles. Because […]
Prairie Program: Saskatchewan Government Insurance officially recognizes Certified Collision Care
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has officially recognized Certified Collision Care as an approved third-party OEM certification program as part of SGI’s provincial accreditation program and its Safe and Quality Auto Repair project. Facilities that become certified with Certified Collision Care before March 1, 2021, will be eligible for a $6,000 one-time lump-sum […]
Tuesday Ticker — November 4, 2019
Struck Down Less than one week after the official ending to a month-long strike between General Motors and its United Auto Workers (UAW), it was announced Gary Jones, president of the UAW union, has been forced into a paid leave of absence amidst a federal corruption investigation. On Oct. 31, federal court papers accused Jones […]
Eby’s Efforts: ICBC changes facing opposition
Victoria, British Columbia — As the British Columbian government pushes on with changes designed to rein in injury costs against ICBC, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that attorney general David Eby acted outside his authority when he imposed restrictions on the number of medical expert reports that can be used in auto insurance court claims. […]
Winning Woman: CEO Michelle Melendy honoured by NLOWE
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador — On Oct. 29, the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) hosted its 22nd annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards, dedicated to celebrating local businesswomen. This year, NLOWE honoured seven Newfoundland and Labrador business owners, including Michelle Melendy, CEO of the Western Group of Companies. Melendy, who owns […]
