Budds’ Collision hosts Coyote Group
By Mike Davey Oakville, Ontario — August 23, 2017 — Shop owners from across North America were recently treated to a tour of Budds’ Collision in Oakville, Ontario. About 50 repair professionals representing nearly 100 collision centres took part in the tour of the facility, which has a reputation as one of this country’s most […]
PPG Envirobase High Performance System approved for Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2017 — Mercedes-Benz has approved the use of the latest generation of PPG Envirobase High Performance waterborne automotive refinish system for Mercedes-Benz Canada’s Approved Collision program. The formal approval of PPG Envirobase High Performance was issued by Mercedes-Benz Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, where the waterborne system was extensively tested. The […]
Survey: 15 percent of respondents still not scanning
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — August 22, 2017 — Scanning and calibration aren’t new topics in the collision repair industry, but significant discussions regarding those operations are still playing out between repairers, insurers and the OEMs. Our most recent survey looked into the scanning and calibration habits of our readers. Collision Repair magazine runs […]
Tuesday Ticker: AkzoNobel talks to investors; Axalta acquires Plascoat
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 21, 2017 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker: AkzoNobel plays nice with shareholders, Axalta acquires the UK’s Plascoat Systems, Fenix Parts reports its latest results, dodgy loans for new cars have some analysts worried and much, much more! AkzoNobel -Dutch paint maker Akzo Nobel has been making up […]
Uniban Canada partners with Consolidated Dealers
Laval, Quebec — August 21, 2017 — Uniban Canada has announced a new partnership with Consolidated Dealers Co-Op. This follows recent acquisitions by Uniban Canada of Star Auto Glass and Go! Glass Accessories. Uniban Canada is the franchisor for the brands VitroPlus, UniglassPlus, Go! Glass & Accessories, Star Auto Glass and Ziebart in Canada. An […]
Fix Auto Airdrie expands with newly renovated facility
Airdrie, Alberta — August 21, 2017 — Since joining the Fix Auto family a year ago, Fix Auto Airdrie has added a new owner/partner and moved to a newly renovated 8,500 sq. ft. facility. According to Peter Polito, General Manager for Fix Auto Western Canada, the new operation offers nearly six times more production capacity […]
Painters unite at the 3M PPS World Cup in Detroit
By Alex Dugas Detroit, Michigan — August 21, 2017 — The 3M PPS World Cup event kicked off in Detroit, Michigan recently, bringing together painters from around the world to paint custom hoods using 3M’s PPS Paint Preparation System technology. The theme was “a Salute to Classic Car Culture.” Make sure to watch for more coverage […]
Polyvance introduces new welding rod organizer boxes
By CRM Staff Rainsville, Alabama — August 20, 2017 — Polyvance has introduced a new product, 5003-01 welding rod organizer boxes, that are designed to fit the large tool area on all Polyvance welding carts. According to Polyvance, you can fit three boxes in the area with a little room to spare. Each case […]
The Autonomous Report: FCA teams up with BMW on self-driving tech
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 20, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, Ford’s new automation-focused CEO steps out, old-timers get autonomous vehicles (AVs), 3M designs sensor-friendly stop signs and much, much more! – A press release notes that BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye have signed a memorandum of understanding with Fiat Chrysler […]
First new member joins Simplicity Car Care network
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 18, 2017 — These are very exciting times for the staff and management at Simplicity Car Care. The new network was launched recently and has already signed up its first franchisees. The core shops that started the network until recently operated as Prochilo Brothers Auto Collision. […]
