BMW Group Canada videos help explain replace vs. repair and certified shop capabilities
By Alex Dugas Peterborough, Ontario — August 10, 2017 — A series of videos from BMW Group Canada demonstrate the company’s commitment to the safety of its clients and the reason the company insists on repairs being conducted by BMW Group Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRCs). One of the most entertaining videos illustrates why OEM […]
Boyd Group acquires Calgary’s Concours Collision Centres
By Mike Davey Winnipeg, Manitoba — August 9, 2017 — The Boyd Group has officially announced the acquisition of Concours Collision Centres. The multi-store operation, consisting of four collision repair facilities located in Calgary, was previously owned by Ken Friesen. “We are excited to be expanding our presence in the Calgary region, a large market […]
Tuesday Ticker: Ton Buechner steps down as CEO of AkzoNobel
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 24, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Tuesday Ticker we look at the recent resignation of AkzoNobel’s CEO Ton Buechner, the impact of rising prices for raw materials on PPG’s results, Sherwin-Williams’ first earnings report since the Valspar acquisition and much, much more! PPG The coatings manufacturer […]
Survey: Majority of respondents believe a non-technical education is valuable
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 11, 2017 — Collision repair is a business that demands continuous education, but much of this is through upgrade courses, or in some cases by learning on the job. Collision Repair magazine’s latest survey focused on the levels of formal education achieved by readers. Collision Repair magazine runs […]
European Autobody opens new location with Symach equipment and processes
By CRM Staff Woodbridge, Ontario — July 9, 2017 — European Autobody has recently opened a new 30,000 sq. ft. facility fully equipped with Symach solutions. The facility, located in Woodbridge, Ontario, now includes two Symach FixLines that include two SprayTron booths, one KombiTron curing cabin, three paint mixing rooms and three FlyDry robots for […]
In Memoriam: Winifred ‘Nana’ Soper
Toronto, Ontario — June 26, 2017 — It is with great regret that we must report the passing of Winifred “Nana” Soper. She was well-known to many people in the Canadian collision repair industry as the mother and frequent companion of Gloria Mann, Collision Repair magazine’s VP of Industry Relations. Nana was often seen at […]
Mitchell and Bosch announce collaboration on Mitchell Diagnostics System
San Diego, California — June 20, 2017 — Jack Rozint, Vice President of Sales and Service at Mitchell International, saw a significant challenge rising out of today’s quickly developing and increasingly complex vehicles. “One of the key tools in fixing these complex vehicles is diagnostic scanning, but there is not a reliable diagnostic solution for the […]
The 2017 Buyer’s Guide will help you find the best solutions
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — June 21, 2017 — You have the power to advance your business with Collision Repair magazine’s 2017 Buyer’s Guide. It’s now available online as a digital version of the magazine (click here) or as a searchable database on our website. (click here) and coming soon in print to your […]
Mitchell trends report looks at shrinking ‘price gap’
San Diego, California — June 13, 2017 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives take a look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the insurance industry and the use of scanning tools for complex autobody repairs. The report’s feature […]
Day one of IBIS 2017 focuses on new technology, geopolitics and ongoing consolidation
By CRM Staff Madrid, Spain — June 13, 2017 — Nearly 400 of the world’s leading collision repair industry influencers have gathered for the 2017 IBIS Global Summit. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. Themed “The Currency of Trust,” the two-day conference and networking event takes place at the Melia […]
