COVID-19 Coverage: How will Coronavirus affect Canada’s collision sector?
Toronto, Ontario — China’s auto sector has been all but shut down since late January’s Chinese New Year celebrations, which was followed by the Coronavirus outbreak—so, what does that mean for Canada’s automotive sector? As the Coronavirus continues to take a toll on China’s auto market, North American auto suppliers are reportedly scrambling to find […]
Mix, Snap and Go: Colad introduces the Snap Lid System, suitable for SMART repair
Toronto, Ontario — Colad has introduced a small version of its Snap Lid System, specially designed for small to medium area repair technology (SMART) repairs. The Snap Lid System – SMART repair is available in two versions–130 micron and 190 micron. Each system consists of 50 Snap Lids, 50 mixing cups and 10 sealing caps. […]
Epidemiology 101: Collision with coronavirus
Businesses around the world are paralyzed by fears about an outbreak of coronavirus grinding their productivity into the ground. In the collision repair sector, which simply cannot operate without on-site employees, the problem is particularly pressing. If you are concerned about how your collision facility should be preparing for a potential epidemic, here are some […]
Electrifying Insights: Mitchell’s QI Industry Trends Casualty Report
Toronto, Ontario — March 9, 2020 — Collision repairers who have not invested in preparing for the arrival of electric vehicles may be in for a shock. According to Mitchell International’s Industry Trends Casualty Report, Q1 2020, the difficulty of repairing electric vehicles–which make use of light-weight materials–is leading to a significant increase in the […]
Leclerc’s Leap: New CEO for Honda Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Honda Canada issued a press release on Monday to announce that Jean Marc Leclerc will take over from the current CEO, Dave Gardner, as he moves to a new position at Honda’s U.S. division. Leclerc currently serves as Honda Canada’s senior vice-president of sales and marketing and joined the Honda team in […]
Coronavirus Concerns: NORTHEAST 2020 postponed to August
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has decided to reschedule the NORTHEAST 2020 Automotive Services Show amid growing Coronavirus concerns in the area. The organization issued a release on Monday, announcing it had made the decision amid growing concerns throughout the tri-state area. The show—originally scheduled to […]
Last Chance: Alberta Trades Hall of Fame nominations close tomorrow
Calgary, Alberta — The Alberta Trades Hall of Fame is reaching out to Albertans for nominations–and the last chance to enter names is tomorrow, Mar. 25. The Hall of Fame is committed to honouring Albertans who have made significant contributions to the success and growth of skilled trades and apprenticeship across the province. “If you […]
