Plan with Progi: Charles Aubry details seven steps for improving internal ecosystem
Trois-Rivières, Quebec — Running a collision centre can be challenging—but ProgiPlanning has a solution. The first speaker at CCIF’s Virtual Experience was Charles Aubry, account manager at Progi. ProgiPlanning is not a managment software, it is a state of mind. It is a program designed to help with capacity planning within the collision repaire industry. […]
A Family Dynasty: APT Auto Parts — 40 years of Quality Service
Burnaby, British Columbia – The mid-70s saw the start of the Lebanese Civil War, which was around the time Salim Abu-Ata was running a successful Fiat dealership in Beirut. Salim knew once rumours of a civil war came to a head, he would have to leave his business to ensure his children’s safety. In 1979, […]
Tuning in With Turkey: IBISConnect Turkey 2020 set for Wednesday
Ankara, Turkey– The International Bodyshop Symposium (IBIS) is inviting the public to its latest virtual tradeshow IBISConnect Turkey 2020, currently slated for this Wednesday. In partnership with Axalta and 3M, IBISConnect Turkey will feature presentations, interviews, Q&A sessions, peer-to-peer networking and a visit to our partners’ virtual exhibition stands during the virtual coffee break. The […]
Looking Up: September marks best Canadian auto sales since start of pandemic
Toronto, Ontario – According to a recent report by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Canada’s auto sales this past September were 2.4 percent higher than the same period in 2019, marking this the best month for sales since the start of the pandemic. A total of 169,876 light vehicles were sold in Canada in September—up from 166,488 […]
Taking Aim: AAPEX to offer weekly webinars in October
Las Vegas, Nevada – During the month of October, AAPEX will host weekly webinars to provide the latest trends, market intelligence and global perspectives on the future of the automotive aftermarket and strategies for growth. The webinars will be free and will complement the Virtual APPEX Experience Nov. 3 to 5. The webinars will be […]
COVID Cancellation: 2021 Calgary International Automotive and Truck Show
Calgary, Alberta — Calgary Motor Dealers Association has announced this past Wednesday that the 2021 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show will be canceled due to uncertainty regarding the pandemic. “It is an unprecedented time for everyone from both a business and personal perspectives,” said Jim Gillespie, executive director of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association […]
Cyber Awareness: Mike Anderson and David Willet to present during October CIECAST
Toronto, Ontario — Join Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice and David Willett, underwriting value-creating executive at ProSight Specialty Insurance, for a one-hour CIECAST webinar discussing cybersecurity and how to prepare for the future. Since October is National Cyber Security Month, CIECA has prepared a one-hour live presentation on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. CST […]
SWiT Strong: The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum launches National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is releasing an industry-driven National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades (SWiT), to help increase the participation and retention of women in the field. “The SWiT National Strategy has brought together groups and organizations doing the work to recircuit and retain tradeswomen in the construction industry. And […]
Student Skills: Loyalist and Durham College partner for new local training initiative
Belleville, Ontario — Loyalist and Durham College are partnering through the Ontario Tech University collaboration with an investment of $757, 143, to help with student placement in the auto industry. The initial investment of $37 million from the province is meant for helping people train for jobs in the automotive, transportation and construction sectors; much […]
Showcase Your Ride: Submit your car to GFS’ Virtual Auto Refinish Summit
Toronto, Ontario — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is now accepting submissions for its virtual car show, with a chance to win REVO Accelerated Curing System, GFS accessories, and autographed merchandise from industry celebrities. From now until Oct. 16 at 11:59 p.m. CTD., anyone can submit a car or multiple cars in the following six categories. […]
