Tuesday Ticker: Uni-Select buys Dash Distributors
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 25, 2017 — This week’s Tuesday Ticker looks at acquisitions for both Uni-Select and GPC, AkzoNobel shakes up the C-suite, analysts upgrade AutoCanada estimates and much, much more! Uni-Select Quebec-based distributor Uni-Select continues to expand. This past week the publicly-traded company announced that its subsidiary Bumper to Bumper […]
Collision 360 to host polishing and paint correction training session
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 25, 2017 — Collision 360 has announced it will hold a hands-on educational workshop structured around the basic techniques, machines, and products used in automobile polishing. Led by representatives of Presta Products, Anthony Iaboni of Collision 360 says the session will help attendees discover all the tips and […]
AIA Grand Forum puts the focus on customer connection
By Alex Dugas Drummondville, Québec — September 25, 2017 — Hundreds of industry stakeholders gathered together recently in Drummondville for the 2017 edition of the AIA Grand Forum. The theme of the event was “Connected to our Customers,” and the forum provided a number of relevant discussions on customer service, sales and communication. The day […]
Axalta appoints Joseph F. McDougall as President, Global Refinish
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — September 25, 2017 — Joseph F. McDougall has been named Senior Vice President and President, Global Refinish at Axalta Coating Systems. In this new role at the company, McDougall will be responsible for Axalta’s global refinish business. “Joe brings a unique set of skills to this new position at Axalta including a […]
Craftsman Collision aims to fill courtesy cars at annual food drive
North Vancouver, British Columbia — September 24, 2017 — Craftsman Collision is once again teaming up with Save-On-Foods and the Salvation Army to host a day long food drive. This year’s event takes place on Saturday September 30, 2017. Craftsman Collision has pledged to match every item donated. For every can donated by a participating […]
3M to host Chip Foose, Richard Petty and other celebrities at 2017 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Septemeber 24, 2017 — 3M has announced a full slate of celebrity appearances for the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Automotive legends Richard Petty and Chip Foose will join other celebrities including Charley Hutton, the Ringbrothers, KC Mathieu, Kyle Morley, […]
CARSTAR honours top achievers from across Canada and US
Charlotte, North Carolina — September 24, 2017 — CARSTAR North America recognized CARSTAR owners and business groups from across Canada and the US at the network’s first North America-wide conference. Collision Repair magazine reported earlier on the Canadians honoured as Franchisee of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the winners of the Next Generation […]
The Autonomous Report: Canada ‘running hard’ to keep up with US
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 25, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, the federal government is “running hard” to keep up with advances in autonomous vehicles (AVs), Amazon scouts for a second headquarters, BlackBerry and Delphi will partner to produce a self-driving operating system and much, much more! – Canadian Transport Minister […]
Fix Auto holds Ontario Regional Conference and Tradeshow
By CRM Staff Mono, Ontario — September 21, 2017 — Fix Auto franchise strategic partners from across Ontario converged on Hockley Valley Resort in Mono, Ontario, for the annual Fix Auto Canada Ontario Regional Conference and Tradeshow. The event drew together approximately 80 attendees to learn about the latest updates to Fix Auto Canada’s operations, […]
Friday Fun: Alberta man receives world’s most pointless speeding ticket
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun, Ontario proposes a $50,000 fine for distracted driving, how an Alberta man got a ticket for driving one kilometre over the posted limit, new fast-response teams for Toronto highway accidents, and much, much more! – Weeks after a […]
