CSN-Blue Mountain Collision opens new shop with Symach’s FixLine system
Collingwood, Ontario — June 12, 2017 — CSN-Blue Mountain Collision has opened a new 10,700 sq. ft. shop in Collingwood, Ontario, equipped with Symach’s FixLine system. This includes a layout and repair process that combines the Symach’s patented Drytronic technology, specialized drying robots and the Symach Paint Application Process. “With the new Symach system incorporated […]
Scott Savage joins Mirka
By Josh White Montreal, Quebec — June 12, 2017 — Scott Savage has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for Ontario and Western Canada with Mirka Canada. Along with Johnny Girard, Savage is a part of Mirka Canada’s renewed organizational structure. Savage and Girard will divide the management of the sales team […]
Craftsman Collision managers tour Pro Spot headquarters
Carlsbad, California — June 11, 2017 — Pro Spot International hosted Craftsman Collision’s management team recently at Pro Spot’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, California. The managers of Craftsman Collision stopped by during their annual manager’s conference to tour the manufacturing plant, check out new products and grab lunch with the Pro Spot team. […]
The Autonomous Report: Survey says majority believe AVs will outnumber normal cars
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 11, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look at Alberta’s reaction to autonomous vehicles (AVs), BlackBerry’s latest product, Nissan’s emergency braking tech and much, much more! – Waterloo, Ontario-based tech company OpenText recently conducted a survey of 2,000 Canadians on their feelings and attitudes toward AI […]
Homes raided in ongoing data theft investigation
By CRM Staff London, United Kingdom — June 11, 2017 — Two homes in the UK were recently searched as part of an ongoing investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The investigation, Operation Pelham, was launched in early 2016 and prompted by concerns raised by members of the UK’s National Body Repair Association that […]
Friday Fun: Saskatchewan gets a hail/heatwave combo; magnesium use may be set to rise
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 8, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun, we look at Saskatchewan’s crazy weather, the rise of magnesium in auto bodies, the coming introduction of a Chinese car unfortunately named the “Trumpchi” to the US market and much, much more! – Saskatchewan is experiencing some seriously […]
Survey: Digital engagement in collision repair
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — June 6, 2017 — Collision repair is still a hands-on business, but the digital realm is more important today than ever before. Collision Repair magazine’s latest survey asked our readers to fill us in on the level of digital engagement at their facilities. Collision Repair magazine runs new surveys […]
Krown to attempt world record for single-day car wash
Toronto, Ontario — June 5, 2017 — Krown Rust Control will attempt to break the world record for the most vehicles washed by an organization in one day. The event, Krown’s Wash for a Wish Charity Car Wash, takes place on June 17, 2017. Last year Krown washed over 4,600 cars, a company best. This year, […]
SEMA announces casting call for 2017 Battle of the Builders
Diamond Bar, California — June 5, 2017 — SEMA has opened up a casting call for custom builders to join in the Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA exhibition. Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, held Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, may […]
Boyd Group expands in Florida
Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 5, 2017 — The recently announced acquisition of Assured Automotive by the Boyd Group has grabbed its share of headlines, but the consolidator continues to make acquisitions south of the border as well. Most recently, Boyd announced it would open a second collision repair location in St. Augustine, Florida. For […]
