Building A New Blend: BASF replaces traditional certification process with blended learning approach
Toronto, Ontario — BASF has announced a new blended learning approach of online and in-person instruction to replace its previous two-day in-person training certification. According to the company, the impetus for this change is to help reduce travel expenses and the time customers spend away from their shops. Where before, customer certification involved two days […]
Inclusivity Insights: BASF awarded equality 100 status for 10th consecutive year in inclusivity report
Toronto, Ontario — For the 10th consecutive year, BASF has achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. The Human Rights Campaign Foundations’ Corporate Equality Index (CEI), is the United States benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees and workplace inclusivity. In its 2023-2024 corporate survey, […]
Striding Ahead: A look-back at the CCS Quebec City regional conference
Quebec City, Quebec — This past week, Consolidated Collision Service (CCS) announced the success of its final destination in the Full Stride Regional Conference—Quebec City—and with it, the end of the Full Stride tour. Like the regional conferences which took place in Toronto and Calgary, Full Stride Quebec was an opportunity to present to Quebec […]
A Bolstered Blend: Solera reports that changes to blend refinish threshold are fully implemented
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has reported that changes to its blend refinish threshold are fully implemented. According to a recent announcement, Audatex/Solera has successfully implemented its shift away from previously defaulted blend refinish formulas within its estimating system, with the aim of giving repairers more flexibility on labour hours charged. While […]
Repairs ‘Round the World: Fix Network celebrates grand opening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Fix Network World is celebrating the opening of 17 facilities in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Gulf Motor Company (GMC), a part of United Motors Group (UMG). Fix Network first launched its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) this past January and has since established 17 locations, […]
Coatings Experts on Stage: BASF to host four education sessions at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada – According to a recent announcement, BASF will be supporting the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education at this year’s SEMA show by delivering four education sessions aimed at discussing the recent challenges faced by the collision repair industry. During the event–which runs over the course of October 31 […]
PAINTERS SINKING PUTTS
Friends of BASF take to the course for annual golf tournament Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS BASF’s collision industry partners swapped mixing green hues for the literal greens this past July 26 as the chemical company hosted its annual golf event. With a new venue this year—Glen Eagle Golf Course in Caledon, Ontario—BASF customers from […]
Cool Cars on Calendars: BASF accepting submissions for 2024 R-M calendar
Toronto, Ontario — If you have a dream of seeing your R-M-painted vehicle in a calendar, listen up: BASF is now accepting submissions for next year’s R-M calendar. Vehicles painted with R-M products can be submitted here for consideration. The deadline for submission is July 3. The calendar will be distributed to shops across the […]
Three’s Company: BASF appoints three heads of global coatings business units
Toronto, Ontario — The coatings division at BASF is due for a bit of a shake-up this coming August, as the auto paint manufacturer appointed three individuals to head up the new global units for its automotive coatings and refinish businesses. Effective August 1, Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao will be tasked with overseeing BASF’s Global […]
March Motor Madness: Motorama showcases Toronto’s hottest custom cars
Toronto, Ontario — Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre last weekend for the annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo. With more than 300,000 sq. ft. of venue space, the event featured a display of more than 400 featured custom cars, hot rods and tuner cars; from trucks to old-school Mopar, modern mods […]
