Oakville, Ontario — One of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the industry took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario. Hundreds of professionals from the collision repair sector dressed in their festive best to support the Sam Piercey Foundation.
Founded in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation aims to assist young apprentices within the collision repair field. It honors the memory of Sam Piercey, co-owner of Budds’ and a long-time columnist for Collision Repair magazine.
“It’s incredible to witness the industry’s support for us year after year,” remarked J.R. Martino, general manager of Budds’ Collision.
Attendees enjoyed gourmet treats and wonderful company, and as is customary, the event concluded with a bagpipe performance.
Take a look at our photos from this year’s celebration below.