On the Rise: Summer 2024 severe weather results in 228,000 claims; a 406 percent increase compared to previous 20-year average, says IBC
Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]
Practical Preparations: SkilledTradesBC to hold exam preparation webinar on September 18 for trades students
Victoria, British Columbia — SkilledTradesBC is hosting a webinar on September 18, 2024, for those seeking help with upcoming interprovincial, Red Seal exams; certificates of qualifications, challenge certifications or standard-level exams. The webinar will specifically be hosted by SkilledTradesBC’s Apprenticeship Advisors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT and will offer attendees the chance to […]
News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection
Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Set to go live early 2025 in North America, Axalta […]
Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X
Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]
