Weathering the Storm: How CARSTAR is helping franchisees navigate uncharted waters
Toronto, Ontario — Like all Canadian businesses, CARSTAR and its franchisees have been forced to make some rapid adjustments amid the pandemic. Collision Repair spoke to Jeff Labanovich, general manager of CARSTAR Canada to hear about the shifts the company has made when Canada began battening the hatches, and what it has done to support […]
SCRS Seminar: Ask the Experts–How Professional Restorers Deal with Disinfecting Vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — April 21, 2020 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists is hosting a special webinar on the disinfection of vehicles, which is to be held on April 28, at 2p.m. EST/11a.m. PST. “The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recognizes that the industry is seeking appropriate responses and practices, and has established […]
Stepped-Up Support: Canadian businesses show true colours amid pandemic
The doctor is in An Ontario emergency room doctor has sought help from a Toronto auto shop in developing a new tool for healthcare workers combatting COVID on the front lines. Dr. Kaveh Kavoosi is an emergency room physician in Alliston, north of Toronto. Recognizing the risk of contamination for healthcare workers during patient intubation, […]
Supplier Support: 3M offering shop resources amid pandemic
London, Ontario — Although the current health concerns have limited the ability for 3M’s sales representatives to meet with their collision repair customers in person, the company wants the industry to know it’s here to support you through the pandemic. For access to 3M’s wealth of resources, including live virtual demonstrations, technician training webinars and […]
Editor’s Log: The Auto Insurer that Roared
In the 1950s, Britain saw its economic fortunes decline in comparison to West Germany. Its old rival was then undergoing a post-war boom, fuelled by the U.S. prolific economic support of West Germany. This difference in fortune was something of a sore spot for beleaguered Brits, who wished their own government had received more aid […]
Coatings Contribution: Axalta donating PPE, hand sanitizer to COVID relief efforts
Toronto, Ontario — International coatings giant Axalta is the latest to step up and offer its services to COVID-19 relief efforts. On April 13, Axalta announced it would be shifting its production at certain plants in the United States, Mexico, South America and Germany to produce thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer. The coatings company […]
Class in Session: I-CAR Canada offering free courses
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR Canada is offering five free courses on shop management and vehicle technology to lend a helping hand to businesses amid the pandemic. Between now and the end of June, the following courses will be available at no cost: PM215E01: Improving Your Shop’s Cycle Time PM220E01 Gaining Efficiencies through Blueprinting PM235E01 Understanding […]
Prepare to Launch: Magna aims to restart North American production May 4
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian auto supplier Magna International is aiming to relaunch operations at its North American facilities on May 4, says company president Swamy Kotagiri. The Aurora, Ont.-based supplier hopes to send its staff back to work on May 4, with a subsequent gradual increase in output as the industry recovers from shutdowns caused […]
Distributor Donation: NAPA donates more than 2,000 masks to B.C.’s Operation Protect
Vancouver, British Columbia — NAPA Auto Parts in Vancouver has donated its stock of N95 disposable masks to health care professionals in B.C. The company donated 2,100 of the medical-grade masks to B.C. health care professionals through a new initiative called Operation Protect, which will help distribute the equipment to provincial health care facilities. Greg […]
Helping Hand: CIECA publishes Addressing Challenges Created by Coronavirus webinar
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has published a video recording of its April 6 CIECast webinar: How Our Industry is Addressing Challenges Created by the Coronavirus. In the hour-long webinar, business leaders from different segments of the collision repair industry and highlighted innovative ways companies can continue to provide high-quality […]
