Behind the ‘Brains’: CIECA to host a webinar on the future of AI in the collision industry
Toronto, Ontario — As the collision repair industry continues to rapidly evolve, it has become increasingly difficult for shops to plan for the technology-packed road ahead. For this reason, CIECA is hosting a webinar on how to navigate the future of the collision industry using artificial intelligence (AI), which will take place on June 17 […]
In the Year 3000: Guild 21 to host Future of the Industry webinar
Toronto, Ontario — Guild 21 will be hosting its latest webinar on Thursday, April 8, tackling topics on the future of the collision industry. Patrick Dorais, chief of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)of California will serve as this month’s speaker. Chief Dorais was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. as chief of the […]
Mitchell Industry Trend Report: big changes demand incremental improvements
Toronto, Ontario — June 14, 2018 – Mitchell’s Q2 Industry Trend Report packed a serious punch for readers in the collision repair industry, warning them to avoid drastic business overhauls and to focus on making incremental improvements. The report highlights the impact data analytics have on auto insurance claims and how they can provide […]
AIA to publish an industry toolkit on human resources
Toronto, Ontario — June 15, 2018 — The Automotive Industry Association (AIA) will be publishing a human resources toolkit this weekend. “Written with the automotive aftermarket industry in mind, this first of its kind HR toolkit is perfect for the hiring needs of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada!” the AIA wrote in a […]
I-CAR reveals course lineup for NACE Automechanika 2017
Chicago, Illinois — June 7, 2017 — I-CAR has announced seven courses that its collision repair instructors will offer at the 2017 NACE Automechanika Chicago trade show and conference, July 26-28, in the West Hall of McCormick Place. For the first time, NACE and Automechanika Chicago have combined programs to create a single event for […]
CSN-Turpin-Capital Collision hoists a ‘fanboni’ for Ottawa Senators
By Josh White Ottawa, Ontario — May 26, 2017 — CSN-Turpin-Capital Collision in Ottawa doesn’t let anything get in the way of supporting the facility’s hometown team. When staff realized they had forgotten their team flags at home, the idea came up to use a real Senators’ Zamboni to show their support. Using a crane, […]
David Lingham appointed Head of Business of Fix Auto World
Montreal, Quebec — December 13, 2016 — David Lingham has been appointed as Head of Business for Fix Auto World. The announcement was made by Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal. Fix Auto experienced impressive growth in 2016. Recent network launches in Australia and China bring the total number of countries in which […]
Cop shop: Repairing emergency vehicles has its own peculiarities
By Barett Poley Orillia, Ontario — December 8, 2016 — What happens when a police cruiser is in a collision, or a local ambulance is involved in a crash? Emergency vehicles have a far higher chance of becoming damaged in a collision than a passenger vehicle does, due to the high-risk nature of the work […]
Sam Piercey Foundation will help apprentices achieve their best
By Barett Poley Oakville, Ontario — December 7, 2016 — Budds’ Collision Services will hold its annual Christmas party December 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. This year, the traditional event will also help to raise donations for the newly founded Sam Piercey Foundation, supporting young collision repair apprentices in the industry. The foundation […]
VeriFacts Automotive grows team with new appointments
Newport Beach, California — November 8, 2016 — VeriFacts Automotive has announced that Chris Dismukes and Andy MacDonald have joined its team. Dismukes joins VeriFacts following a 10-year career within the property and casualty industry. Dismukes serves as the Director of Sales for VeriFacts Automotive as he oversees all aspects of marketing and sales. He […]
