PPG to Announce First Quarter 2020 Results April 27
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the following details for its first quarter 2020 earnings release and teleconference call. Earnings release: Monday, April 27, after U.S. stock markets close Teleconference: Tuesday, April 28, 8 a.m. ET PPG participants: Michael H. McGarry, chairman and chief executive officer Vincent J. Morales, senior vice […]
Facedrive Focuses on Further Global Expansion Plans
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FDGiveback—Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ride-sharing network, is pleased to announced global expansion plans, launching with new target cities in Canada and extending into the United States and Europe beginning in Q3 and Q4 of 2020. Facedrive is working closely with cities, municipalities and universities across […]
Industry Insider: How shops are combatting coronavirus slowdowns
Toronto, Ontario — On this week’s episode of Industry Insider, we talk with industry leaders to hear how the collision sector is combatting potential coronavirus slowdowns. Dave Lush, general manager for CarrXpert North America, shops are still seeing customers come in for backlog work, while Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions is searching for tips […]
Editor’s Log: AIA’s Champagne toast
Toronto, Ontario — This week, AIA Canada has proven its value to the auto aftermarket–in spectacular style. AIA president J.F. Champagne should be commended for his work securing British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario auto repair facilities as essential services that may remain open during the coronavirus crisis. Not only will the move make it easier […]
EV/AV Report: March 30, 2020
3D Relief Last Friday, Volkswagen said it would be contributing to the fight against coronavirus by pursuing endeavours in 3D printing ventilators for those on the front lines of the crisis. The Wolfsburg, Germany-based firm currently has more than 125 industrial 3D printers and is in close cooperation with governments and other authorities to assess […]
Coronavirus Closures Extended: Canadian automakers extend plant closures
Toronto, Ontario — Automakers Honda, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are extending plant closures by a week amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Honda Canada will extend the shutdown of its Canadian site in Alliston, Ont., as well as its four vehicle assembly plants in the United States. The company released a statement Thursday confirming it would […]
