Creativity Contest: FinishMaster announces Hood Master painting competition
Toronto, Ontario — FinishMaster announced yesterday that that company is holding its first-ever Hood Master Challenge, a contest that will allow painters to show off their painting skills and snag some stellar prizes along the way. Painters have until March 6 to register, and each will receive a free mini hood from FinishMaster, which they […]
Innovation Station: Georgian College unveils automotive hub project
Barrie, Ontario — Last week, Georgian College announced that, through its partnership with the township of Oro Station, it will be creating an innovation hub dedicated to automotive research, engineering and development. Oro Station, Ontario’s new 200-acre automotive hub will be located adjacent to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport in Oro-Medonte. The site will feature […]
Aftermarket Accolades: AIA High Fives for Kids announces 2019 scholarship recipients
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation have announced the names of students selected to receive its scholarship funds for 2019. In 2019, AIA High Fives for Kids took over the responsibility for AIA Canada’s scholarship program, which distributes more than $27,000 to students […]
Birthday Benefaction: OpenRoad Auto Group to donate $500,000 to B.C. charities for 20th anniversary
Victoria, British Columbia — OpenRoad Auto Group has kicked off its 20th-anniversary festivities by announcing a new charitable program that will benefit a variety of not-for-profit organizations. The charities, to be selected by staff and OpenRoad customers, will see a total contribution of $500,000 by the end of 2020. A promotion beginning Mar. 9 at […]
Switching it up: Nissan launches subscription service in the U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2020 — A future dominated by vehicle fleets is one step closer after the launch of an entry-level subscription car service. This week, Nissan launched Nissan Switch, a subscription service, in the U.S. Plans, which start at $699 per month plus a $495 one-time fee, provide subscribers with a vehicle […]
Sam Mercanti
What drew you to the Collision Repair Industry? I needed a job and loved the business and the people Years in the Industry? 51 years Do you still work in the industry? : NO What is your current position? If no, why not? If retired, when did you retire?: President and CEO of Mercanti Management […]
Tuesday Ticker: February 25, 2020
Akzo Nobel invests in Akzo Nobel From February 10-14, AkzoNobel repurchased 200,826 of its shares at an average price of €87.92 per share, and a total spend of about €17.66 million. In total, company buybacks have purchased 2,822,898 of the 199,600,331 outstanding common shares at the beginning of 2020 have now been repurchased by Akzo […]
