Ryan Evans takes NitroHeat for a spin
By Mike Davey Richmond, British Columbia — October 11, 2016 — It looks like the NitroHeat system has another convert. This time it’s high-profile celebrity painter Ryan Evans of the TV show “Counting Cars.” According to NitroHeat’s designer, Derek Naidoo, the system combines heat and low-pressure nitrogen to deliver a smoother, faster-drying and more economical […]
Fire at Victoria shop believed to be arson
Victoria, British Columbia — October 5, 2016 — Investigators now believe that a fire that broke out overnight at a body shop in Victoria, British Columbia, was set deliberately. Firefighters were called to Gurmail Auto Body on Dunedin St. in the very early hours of Monday after receiving a report that a number of cars […]
Canadian Myles Veljacic wins Sustainability Award at R-M Best Painter Contest
By Mike Davey Richmond, British Columbia — October 5, 2016 — The competition was intense, but that didn’t stop Myles Veljacic from bringing home two awards. Veljacic recently competed in the R-M Best Painter Contest at the R-M Refinish Competence Center in Clermont de l’Oise, France. He won third place in the overall competition and […]
CSN-OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body holds Industry Night
By Raili McIvor Richmond, British Columbia — September 30, 2016 — Close contact with the OEMs is more important than ever before. A recent event at CSN-OpenRoad Richmond Autobody brought together stakeholders from every segment of the collision industry to learn about OEM certification and training programs as well as the very latest repair techniques. […]
Christie Alexander joins PPG Canada as Territory Manager for British Columbia
Mississauga, Ontario — September 23, 2016 — PPG Canada has named Christie Alexander to the position of Territory Mannager for British Columbia. Norm Angrove, Director, Refinish Canada, made the announcement. In this role, Alexander will serve as PPG representative to the company’s automotive refinish distributors throughout the province. Alexander joined PPG Canada in August of […]
Boyd Group acquires shop in British Columbia
Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 22, 2016 — The announcements of yet another Boyd Group acquisition south of the border have become somewhat routine since the start of 2016. However the company’s latest acquisition is somewhat closer to home. Boyd Group announced today that it has acquired Dumore’s Collision, located in Burnaby, British Columbia. According to […]
Talented Canadian customizer struggles in wake of collision
By Jeff Sanford Campbell River, British Columbia — July 4, 2016 — Over the Canada Day long weekend many enjoyed a blissful three days off. Others, such as Wes Mclean, one-time owner of Wes Works Custom Shop in Campbell River, BC, worried about how they’ll survive the days ahead. Mclean is a talented painter and […]
BC to revert speed limits on two highways after spike in collisions
Victoria, British Columbia — June 29, 2016 — British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is decreasing speed limits along two sections of the province’s highway system after a spike in collisions along those roads. The province had boosted the speed limits on a number of highways in July 2014. The speed limits on Highway […]
AIA Canada launches BC division
Ottawa, Ontario — May 26, 2016 — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has created a new provincial division for British Columbia. In fact, the new division has already held its first meeting. It took place in Richmond in April. “All of us in the automotive aftermarket know that our industry is in the […]
CARSTAR expands in British Columbia
Hamilton, Ontario — March 7, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced an expansion of its network in British Columbia. Three new collision repair facilities have recently joined the roster: CARSTAR North Burnaby, CARSTAR Quality Assured Trojan and CARSTAR Richmond (New Profession). CARSTAR North Burnaby is located at 1250 Boundary Road in Vancouver, BC. The facility […]
