Dent Fix Equipment EZ Nitro Plastic Repair Station
Toronto, Ontario — August 1, 2019 – Filled with a variety of necessary and well-engineered tools, the Dent Fix Equipment’s DF-EZN1G/DXEEZ Nitro Plastic Repair Station is designed to meet the needs of top-notch repair facilities everywhere. The Nitrogen Plastic Welder with a Dual Chamber Nitrogen Generator included in the kit the converts shop air into nitrogen, […]
Ed Weidmann named CIECA’s new interim executive director
Toronto, Ontario — August 1, 2019 — After the sad announcement that came earlier this year that Fred Iantaro was leaving the company after 17 years, CIECA has just named their newest interim executive director to take Iantoro’s place — Ed Weidmann. “When CIECA’s Nominating Committee identified a need for an interim executive director, Ed Weidmann’s […]
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association elects Tim Reuss as new CEO
Toronto, Ontario — July 30, 2019 – Former Mercedes-Benz Canada CEO Tim Ruess has been elected as head of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). Effective on Sept. 3, Ruess has an extensive background in the automotive industry and is excited to join a team that represents new car and truck dealers. “I feel very grateful […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 30, 2019
Toronto, Ontario — July 29, 2019 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker: Axalta’s investors unmoved by acquisition rumours, Canada’s auto sector looks unlikely to repeat last month’s spectacular performance, and LKQ shares jump after beefy quarterly results are released. Underestimation of Axalta? Last week’s rumours that two or more businesses are interested in purchasing […]
Women’s Industry Network offers special summer membership promotion
Toronto, Ontario — July 29, 2019 – The Women’s Industry Network is offering a special promotion for men and women wanting to be a member of this female empowered-focused team. For $99, the membership last 18 months and the promotion runs from now until Aug. 31. The membership includes access to exclusive industry conferences, networking […]
TAG arrives in Canada, partners with CAA
Toronto, Ontario — July 26, 2019 — Two years after being acquired by Fix Auto Network World, Trans North America Glass Network (TAG Network), an auto glass claims administration business, has launched in Canada. “With our acquisition of the TAG Network in June 2017, it has always been our intention to make this third-party […]
A week in review – July 27, 2019
Toronto, Ontario — July 27, 2019 – From kids spending their summer perfecting the trades to an auto recycling business raising big bucks for a very special charity, catch up on all of Collision Repair ‘s top stories about the industry this week! Camp Repair While most kids in summer camps are learning to make bracelets, […]
New study reveals Ontario’s worst drivers
Toronto, Ontario — July 24, 2019 — Repairers considering opening a new facility in Ontario might want to look beyond the big city, a new study from the web-based insurance brokerage company Insurance Hotline has found. The company has released a study listing the best and worst cities for driving in Ontario–and the stats may just […]
SAIT’s Ben Hart on Supporting Young Repairers
By Ben Hart Toronto, Ontario — July, 19, 2019 — KPIs, CSIs, payroll, liability insurance, employee retention, accounts payable, touch time, six sigma. If these are some things that keep you up at night then there is a good chance you are in a management position or an owner of a modern collision shop. I […]
Fix Network Canada
Toronto, Ontario — July 19, 2019 — The first Fix Network Canada training centre will be opening in Milton, Ontario this Autumn. The facility will provide Fix employees from franchises across the country with access to cutting-edge training and the opportunity to meet and learn from and alongside fellow industry professionals. On Tuesday, October 1, […]
