VIDEO: PPG’s ‘Tip of the Technology Iceberg’ OEM panel session
Strongsville, Ohio — June 5, 2017 — The 2017 PPG MVP Conference featured a panel discussion in which representatives from Audi, Toyota, Mazda and Collision Diagnostic Services (asTech) discussed their positions on OEM repair procedures, system diagnostics and recalibration. The gathered experts take deep dive into the hundreds of onboard systems on today’s vehicles, any […]
The Autonomous Report: Jim Hackett to lead Ford into the self-driving era
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 5, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look at what Jim Hackett’s ascension to CEO and President of Ford means for the company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) efforts, Intel’s latest study on the coming “Passenger Economy,” why electric cars may not be the “greenest” option and […]
Upcoming apprenticeship webinar to explore ‘completion’ tactics
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — May 31, 2017 — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced it will host a webinar in June as part of its Future of Apprenticeship series. The focus of this webinar will be completion of studies, and examine options to help apprentices complete their training. According […]
Fix Auto Canada to sponsor Canadian WorldSkills competitor
Montreal, Quebec — May 31, 2017 — Fix Auto Canada has announced it will sponsor Canadian skills competitor Vyolaine Dujmovic when she competes at the upcoming WorldSkills event, taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAR, in October 2017. The announcement was made by Jean Charles Dupuis, the company’s Chief Operations Officer. Dujmovic was given the opportunity […]
U-POL launches Rapid System refinishing line
Stockertown, Pennsylvania — May 31, 2017 — U-POL has just introduced the company’s new Rapid System line of advanced body repair products which it says were engineered to significantly reduce cycle times. The line includes Rapid System Body Filler, Glaze, Primer and Clearcoat. According to U-POL, Rapid System products can be used individually or as […]
Survey: Examining the aging collision workforce
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — May 30, 2017 — The collision repair industry can always use fresh young talent. Part of the reason for this, we’re told, is an aging workforce. Our most recent survey asked readers to fill us in on the ages of both themselves and staff members. Collision Repair magazine runs […]
Canada Car Color training modules increasing in popularity
By Josh White Calgary, Alberta — May 30, 2017 — Canada Car Color, based in Alberta, runs a regular series of training modules aimed towards customer success. The design of the modules was driven by a desire to make sure the company’s customers understand the fullest potential of their products.The initiative has proven to be very […]
Recruitment tactics, evolution of collision repair among the highlights of CCIF Fredericton
By Erin McLaughin Fredericton, New Brunswick — May 28, 2017 — The second CCIF of 2017 drew over 250 attendees to the Delta Fredericton in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The atmosphere was electric with rich conversation, passion and a willingness to learn and improve. It was very clear the desire to better the industry in every […]
SGI and Saskatchewan Polytechnic partner to give students access to late-model cars
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — May 24, 2017 — It all started with a Pontiac Sunfire in 2002. Since then, nearly 250 vehicles have been repaired by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Automotive Service and Auto Body Technician certificate students. Recently the long-running but little-known partnership between Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Salvage and Saskatchewan Polytechnic was celebrated at Saskatoon campus. For […]
Brent Windom to lead Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group
Boucherville, Québec — May 24, 2017 — Brent Windom has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group for Uni-Select. He takes over the position from Gary O’Connor, who will officially retire from the company at the end of 2017. To ensure a smooth and efficient transition, O’Connor will […]
