UAP launches Radical tools collection
Montreal, Quebec — May 3, 2017 — UAP has launched a new collection of professional-quality UltraPro tools featuring a matte black finish. The Radical series includes a toolbox, impact wrench, ratcheting wrench set, a combination wrench set, gloves and a four-drawer service cart. The service cart is topped with a butcher block to provide an […]
Charges laid against shop’s co-owner in London fire
London, Ontario — May 3, 2017 — Charges have been laid against the co-owner of a bodyshop in London, Ontario, according to a statement from London Police Service. The charges stem from a fire that took place at Quality Auto Body & Collision in the early morning hours of April 18, 2017. The total damage from […]
Positive press for Logel’s Auto Parts
By CAR Staff Kitchener, Ontario — May 3, 2017 — Logel’s Auto Parts in Kitchener got some positive press recently, thanks in large part to the automotive recycler’s community efforts. An article appeared in the Kitchener, Ontario newspaper The Record, extolling the virtues of the locally-owned and operated automotive recycling facility. “The mark of a […]
Is Tesla getting into the recycling game?
By CAR Staff Peterborough, Ontario — May 3, 2017 — A report by Reuters has uncovered what may be a link between Tesla and a recycling company. This is especially intriguing given a statement made by the electric car manufacturer that indicated the company was “re-thinking the materials supply chain.” The company in question, Redwood […]
Tire Take Back launches with a dream come true
Toronto, Ontario — May 3, 2017 — Unlike most kids her age, 12-year-old Nethulya will spend her summer vacation in the hospital recovering from a major hip surgery that will require a three-month stay and months of extensive physiotherapy. Living with cerebral palsy and an eye condition, Nethulya, from Newmarket, Ontario, uses a walker and […]
CCIF launches new scholarship program
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has announced a new sponsorship program that the organization says will provide industry support and assistance to participating post-secondary autobody colleges across the country. According to a statement from CCIF, the new Collision Industry-Education sponsorship program offers many ways to […]
Study: Streets racers five times more likely to be involved in collisions
Toronto, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — Street racers are more likely to be involved in collisions than other motorists, according to researchers from Western University and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). While this result may seem incredibly obvious, the researchers weren’t examining just the data from collisions that occurred during street […]
CARSTAR opens two locations in Alberta
Hamilton, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — CARSTAR is expanding in Alberta with the announcement of two new facilities: CARSTAR Drayton Valley and CARSTAR Edmonton Parsons Road. CARSTAR Drayton Valley is owned and operated by Mark Baker. “The CARSTAR team has already set our location up for success by providing the support and expertise needed […]
Tuesday Ticker: AkzoNobel Chairman resists attempted ouster by shareholder
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 1, 2017 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, we look at the latest in the ongoing attempted acquisition of AkzoNobel by PPG, earnings reports from Axalta, Sherwin-Williams, LKQ and much, much more! – The attempted takeover of AkzoNobel by PPG continued to play out last week. AkzoNobel responded to […]
UAP acquires Belcher Pièces de Machinerie
Montreal, Quebec — May 1, 2017 — UAP has announced the acquisition by its Heavy Vehicle Parts Division of Belcher Pièces de Machinerie, located in St-Augustin-de Desmaures. According to a statement from UAP, Belcher is a leader in the field of heavy machinery parts sale and distribution in construction, mining, agriculture and forestry. “We are […]
