Next Guild 21 call to focus on aluminum repair
Hamilton, Ontario — February 3, 2016 — Aluminum repair is still a hot topic in the collision repair industry. An upcoming Guild 21 conference call will help to answer repairer’s questions about repairs to this material. The guest for the Guild 21 call will be Larry Hults, COO of DOXA Enterprises. His interest in cars […]
CARSTAR Vision Park hosts aluminum repair sessions
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — January 26, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has launched a series of one-day aluminum repair information sessions. The events take place at CARSTAR Vision Park in Hamilton, Ontario. The first of these sessions took place January 26. The next is set for January 27, with two more events scheduled for […]
CCIF Preview: Jim Dickson of Rio Tinto talks aluminum
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 20, 2016 — The biggest gathering in the history of the Canadian collision repair industry is barely a week away. The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Cars & Technology Showcase takes place January 28 and 29 in Vaughan, Ontario. Collision Repair magazine recently chatted with Jim Dickson, Director […]
CSN-Carlaw Collision hosts Miracle System demo
By Rick Walsh Peterborough, Ontario — January 12, 2016 — CSN-Carlaw Collision in Peterborough, Ontario, recently hosted a demo of the Miracle System, manufactured by Star-co in Japan and available in Canada through Titanium Tools & Equipment. Kevin Carlaw is the owner of CSN-Carlaw Collision. He says they see aluminum on a fairly frequent basis, […]
Pro Spot and Color Compass hold new materials training session in Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan — January 8, 2015 — Now more than ever, a thorough understanding of new materials is necessary to perform safe repairs. According to Art Ewing of Pro Spot, that’s part of the reason Pro Spot and Color Compass have conducted a number of training seminars throughout Western Canada during 2015 and will continue […]
Adaptation, bylaws and regs and aluminum repair on the slate for CCIF Toronto
Ottawa, Ontario — January 6, 2016 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has revealed a partial list of the speakers slated to appear at the CCIF Toronto Cars & Technology Showcase on January 28 and 29, 2016. In advance, Collision Repair magazine will be bringing you extensive previews of the presentations you can expect […]
Audi forecasts high-end body materials and a blossoming of vehicle complexity
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 29, 2015 — Audi has announced plans for the year ahead, and those wondering about the future of the collision repair sector will find the company’s plans intriguing. According to a news release, Audi will lay the “foundations for future growth” in 2016 by investing more than €3 […]
CSN-427 Auto Collision becomes certified under Audi and Volkswagen
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2015 — CSN-427 Auto Collision made history in 2006 as the very first collision repair facility in the Greater Toronto Area to become Audi Aluminum certified. The repair centre has recently been recognized at an even higher level, with its certification as both an Audi Authorized Collision […]
Collisionology from Chief: Operating a successful facility
By Richard Perry OEM and Strategic Account Sales Manager for Chief Automotive Technologies In addition to serving as a resource for the latest collision repair products and technologies, Chief’s “Collisionology” blog includes helpful tips for running a successful shop. In three recent posts, we show facility operators how to boost employee morale, retain technicians and […]
Adoption of aluminum in auto industry slower than expected
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 16, 2015 — Once a quarter the world’s major publicly-traded corporations announce their earnings. Corporate executives appear before the press to offer explanations for exactly why their companies are making or losing money. One story that emerged this past earnings season involves the aluminum sector. This past earnings […]
