INDUSTRY NEWS
PROGRESS PLANNING The CWB Group and Canadian Collision Repair Academy are hosting an instructor-led Progressive Repair Planning Program from August 2024 to March 2025. The four-day program is designed for repair planners, estimators, insurance personnel, front office staff, and technicians. The content focuses on accessing repair guidelines, following OEM manuals, addressing changing construction technologies, and […]
REBUILDING AFTER THE BLAZE
Fix Auto Drayton Valley’s journey to recovery In May 2023, Drayton Valley, an Alberta town known for its tight-knit community, faced a daunting threat as wildfires loomed on its doorstep. Fix Auto Drayton Valley, led by owners Andy and Lana Moritz and General Manager Adrianna, found itself at the heart of this disaster. The crisis […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
EMILE FREMONT, UNIPARTS O.E.M. Emile Fremont has been appointed as a senior management consultant with Uniparts O.E.M. Canada. Fremont brings over 30 years of collision repair industry experience to the role. Fremont will assess industry trends, identify market opportunities and focus on maximizing national relationships. Mike Kaplaniak, CEO of Uniparts O.E.M. Canada, said that the […]
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE
The collision repair industry’s response to emerging challenges By DARRYL SIMMONS The collision repair industry in Canada is at a crucial juncture, where collaboration and dialogue among shops, insurers, and OEMs is becoming more important than ever. This shift in dynamic is vital, as repair shops possess the onthe- ground knowledge necessary to ensure safe […]
