JF Launier’s BASF-painted ‘Andiamo’ receives dual awards
By Mike Davey Pomona, California — February 10, 2016 — JF Launier and his company JF Kustoms have done it again. We first encountered Launier when his custom build, the 1964 Buick Riviera “Rivision,” took home the Ridler award in 2014. This time he’s made the news with another award-winning build. Launier’s 1967 Pontiac Acadian, […]
Jerry Snyder of JES Sales earns two awards from Spanesi
Naperville, Illinois — January 15, 2016 — Spanesi Americas recently recognized individual distributors for their contributions and accomplishments of 2015. Among those recognized was Spanesi’s distributor for Canada, Jerry Snyder of JES Sales of Grimsby, Ontario. Snyder has won two awards from the organization, one for dedicated service and the other for top sales. “We […]
Most Influential Women nominations closing soon
Toronto, Ontario — December 28, 2015 — There are only a few days left to enter your nominations for the 2015 Most Influential Women Awards. Nominations officially opened on November 2, 2015 and will close on December 31. The Most Influential Women Awards are administrated by Women’s Industry Network (WIN). This year’s recipients will be […]
Alu Autotech named ‘exciting newbie’ by Chief Automotive
By Jeff Sanford Madison, Indiana — November 24, 2015 — Indiana-based equipment manufacturer Chief Automotive just released its list of annual award-winning clients, and brand new Ontario-based distributor Alu Autotech garnered a mention as an exciting new rookie in the industry. Chief manufactures lifts, racks and pulling equipment for the collision repair industry. Company executives […]
BASF-painted cars take multiple accolades
Southfield, Michigan — November 23, 2015 — The show’s over, but the awards and announcements continue. Numerous vehicles featuring paint from BASF’s Glasurit and R-M product lines received awards and industry recognition at the 2015 SEMA Show. “It’s an honour for our paint brands to receive recognition at SEMA and be used by some of […]
Uni-Select announces winners of Supplier Awards
By Jeff Sanford Boucherville, Quebec — November 9, 2015 — Automotive products distributor Uni-Select has announced its Canadian Supplier Award winners. The winners were announced recently at the company’s National Supplier Meeting in Toronto. According to the company, the awards are presented to recognize the the achievements, innovation, and outstanding service of suppliers. Congratulations go […]
SEMA Show features array of new products, custom cars and collision education
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 6, 2015 — Auto professionals in their thousands have crowded into the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2015 SEMA Show over the last few days. Now in its 48th year, the SEMA Show offers collision professionals a chance to see the latest in equipment, tools and parts at the […]
Carcone’s Auto Recycling receives two honours at ARA Convention
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 12, 2015 — Congratulations go out to Michael and Carolyn Carcone for their big win at the Automotive Recyclers Assocation (ARA) Annual Convention & Exposition, taking home two prestigious awards. The ARA event took place in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 7 to 10. Owners of Carcone’s […]
Car-O-Liner Aluminum Workstation wins 2015 Innovation Award
Wixom, Michigan — August 26, 2015 — Car-O-Liner has been selected as the winner of the Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) Innovation Award in the BodyShop Equipment category for the Car-O-Liner Aluminum Workstation. Every year, PTEN requests tool and equipment manufacturers to submit their new and innovative products for consideration in the PTEN Innovation […]
CARSTAR honours top performers at annual conference
By Mike Davey Orlando, Florida — August 25, 2015 — CARSTAR Automotive Canada recognized the top performers throughout its network for their leadership and performance during the network’s annual conference held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. You can read more about the conference here. Awards were given out in numerous categories, including customer experience, top […]
