GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD
A whole lot more of less, is a whole lot of less Column by STEFANO LIESSI Are you feeling a wee bit stunted in your growth? Interestingly, from recent inquiries, I have been told on multiple occasions that shops are booking weeks and even months out. This information tells me—a neighbourhood leader in analytics—that growth […]
WHERE HAVE ALL THE TECHNICIANS GONE?
Bill Speed (above, centre) with two former students, left, and two Skills Canada gold medallists (and students’ of Bill’s). Circa 2016. Three of the four individuals pictured went on to join the automotive industry permanently. After nearly 30 years in teaching, I’ve never seen the situation more dire Column by BILL SPEED As a retired […]
MOVING PARTS
Collision centres speak on the dance of parts organization— and inevitable disruption Story by ALLISON ROGERS Some shops have parts rooms that are set up like luxury grocery stores. Everything is in its place, polished to perfection, waiting to be picked off the shelves and thrust to their destiny. Other sites might refer to their […]
IT’S ALL IN A LOOK
Lorenzo D’Alessandro, director and president of 427 Auto preparing to travel in style. For the modern shop, good looks are just as important as a good repair Story by SARAH PERKINS Beyond the layout of tools and equipment, a building’s design permeates every aspect of a collision repair shop, influencing everything from customer experience to […]
EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK
PART ONE of what some of Canada’s collision leaders foresee for your future If you’ve been to any conference, meeting or partook in any industry conversation as of late, you’ll be familiar with the sentiment that the automotive industry has seen more change in the last five years than the previous 20 years combined. If […]
FORGING BONDS
ProColor’s Collaborative Evolution within Fix Network Originating as a revered and esteemed brand within the vibrant landscape of Quebec, ProColor Collision emerged as a paragon of excellence and innovation in the collision repair industry. With a rich history spanning decades, ProColor garnered acclaim and recognition for its unwavering commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and industry-leading […]
SIMPLY SMASHING
Breaking boundaries—the focus at this year’s BMW CCRC Conference of the Americas event Story, photos by DARRYL SIMMONS This year’s BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) conference, titled “Breaking Boundaries” was held in mid-February in Palm Springs, California, highlighting the network’s ongoing advancements and the collective drive towards excellence in automotive repair. The event was […]
SEEN @ SAAR
Estimating, AI and more covered at annual spring meet-up By SARAH PERKINS, ALLISON ROGERS The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) hosted its annual spring conference at the Temple Gardens in Moose Jaw on the first weekend of March, where industry participants gathered to discuss everything from future technology to how to effectively say no […]
A NOD TO NORM ANGROVE
Longtime automotive refinishing industry executive announces retirement Norm Angrove, who most recently served as the director of Automotive Refinish for PPG Canada, has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2024. During his 35+ year career in the automotive refinishing sector, Norm has seen countless new product releases, shop openings, industry events, consolidation in both collision […]
CONGRATS TO KELVIN!
Kelvin Campbell celebrates 30 years as owner of Chapman Auto Body Thirty years. Three stores. More than 60 staff members. Countless lives changed—both customers and industry friends alike. In 1994, Kelvin Campbell was handed the keys to Chapman Auto Body. Former owner Bob Chapman told him to “go and make something out of it.” So, […]
