Op-Ed: Certification needs to be more than a rubber stamp
By Flavio Battilana, COO of CSN Collision Centres The following article was submitted by Flavio Battilana, Chief Operating Officer of CSN Collision Centres. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of Collision Repair magazine or its parent company Media Matters, Inc. Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2016 — […]
Certified Collision Care introduces 5-Star Business Performance Program
Hamilton, Ontario — November 28, 2016 — Certified Collision Care has launched its 5-Star Business Performance Program to the collision repair industry. A statement from Certified Collision Care says the new program is a bridge to OEM certification. Leanne Jefferies is the VP of Canadian Operations for Certified Collision Care. Jefferies says Certified Collision Care […]
Arslan to distribute VAS6530A Smart Spot welder
Pointe Claire, Quebec — February 15, 2016 — Arslan Automotive Canada has announced that it is now possible to purchase TECNA’s VAS6530A Smart Spot welder through their company. The VAS6530 Resistance Spot Welder is recommended for general body repairs on vehicles with high and ultra high tensile strength steel panels. The inverter technology, in conjunction […]
New prep course for Certificate of Qualification exam
Hamilton, Ontario — January 19, 2016 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has designed a new training class to help unlicensed techs to better successfully complete the provincial trades license exam. The new course has been driven by demand from the industry. “The impact of trades license enforcement by the Ontario College of Trades and […]
Formula First Collision earns Audi certification
By Mike Davey Windsor, Ontario – December 15, 2015 — Formula First Collision has recently achieved factory accreditation and is now one of the few Audi Certified Collision Repair Centers located in Canada, and the first in the Windsor Essex County area. “Formula First Collision is a family owned business that’s built on reputation,” says […]
Leanne Jefferies to bring Assured Performance to Canada
Laguna Hills, California — October 27, 2015 — Assured Performance Network* has appointed Leanne Jefferies to the position of Vice-President of Canadian Operations. In this role, Jefferies will launch and oversee Canadian operations of the company’s Certified Collision Care program. Jefferies will continue in her current position as Director, Collision Programs, AIA Canada, […]
Dave Procunier speaks on OE cert programs at Global Automakers of Canada
By Jeff Sanford Markham, Ontario — September 13, 2015 — The Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) recently convened its collision repair committee for a meeting. Dave Procunier, the owner of CSN-Heartland B&B Collision Centre, made a presentation to the committee about why OEs would benefit from certified collision repair programs. Procunier is a well-known in […]
CARSTAR Cambridge achieves Honda ProFirst Certification
Hamilton, Ontario — August 17, 2015 — CARSTAR has announced that CARSTAR Cambridge has received Honda ProFirst Certification. The facility is located in Cambridge, Ontario, and is one of a number of collision facilities owned by CARSTAR LC Group. The certification program itself provides endorsement to collision repair centres that meet or exceed Honda’s standards […]
CARSTAR continues Honda ProFirst Certification in Oshawa
Hamilton, Ontario — July 20, 2015 — Jeff and Mike Labanovich and their staff at CARSTAR Oshawa Drake St. are the latest CARSTAR store to receive the Honda ProFirst Certification. CARSTAR Oshawa Drake St. is among the first ten CARSTAR locations to receive this dealership certification. “We feel that participating in the Honda ProFirst certification […]
CIIA announces new dates for Certificate of Qualification training course
Hamilton, Ontario — April 9, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the association will be holding a new series of preparatory courses to aid technicians in becoming legally qualified to practice in Ontario. The new Certificate of Qualification prep classes are tailored to techs who are not yet legally licensed to practice in […]
