Yes you Tropi-can-a: Last days to apply for Tropicana pre-apprenticeship program
Toronto, Ontario — This weekend is your last chance to sign up for the Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer pre-apprenticeship program, offered by Tropicana Community Services. With registration set to close on Monday, Tropicana is sending out a last call for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 to sign up for this […]
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 […]
Innovation Education: Guild 21 Webinar on BMW repair technology
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — This Thursday–Guild 21 is hosting a webinar on the topic of BMW repair technology with Attila Princz and Jonathan Inzano as webinar hosts. The webinar is expected to begin at 11 a.m. PST. Princz is an insurance manager for aftersales business development for the BMW Grou; and. Inzanno is the […]
Canadian Connections: CCIF’s Toronto 2021 Virtual Experience now live
Toronto, Ontario — Today is the first day at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum’s (CCIF) 2021 Toronto Virtual Experience. The event will kick off at 11 a.m., with a workshop presented by Simplicity Car Care. Much like CCIF’s October 2020 online session, attendees will be able to network in virtual spaces via text, audio, and […]
Pay it forward: GM Canada to invest $1.8 million in STEM
By CRM Staff Markham, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — General Motors (GM) Canada has announced it will invest $1.8 million into a fund supporting science technology engineering and math (STEM) educational programs. The announcement, made at the grand opening of CTC Markham, indicated that the funds would be directed at future innovators looking to […]
New I-CAR course to focus on materials and construction
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — January 15, 2018 — The constantly evolving and ever-changing construction of vehicles means bodyshops need to be on the ball with how different materials affect collision repair. I-CAR is looking to address this with the launch of a new course that aims to educate technicians on how different materials […]
New Polyvance training course stresses repair instead of replace
By Tom Davis Rainsville, Alabama — December 20, 2017 — Polyvance has introduced its new PR-03 Headlight Tab Repair online training course, designed to teach technicians and estimators how to repair broken headlight tabs with the company’s nitrogen plastic welder, instead of replacing them. “The PR-03 Headlight Repair Course is also approved by I-CAR Canada […]
‘Improve your bottom line’ with new courses from PPG
By Allison Preston Strongsville, Ohio — November 15, 2017 — A schedule of classes for the remainder of the year has been announced by PPG MVP Business Solutions, which the company claims can help bodyshops increase their bottom line. PPG said the courses, which are intended for owners and managers using PPG products, present the real-world expertise of MVP-certified instructors in […]
IBIS 2018 to focus on the power of rebranding and consumer psychology
By CRM Staff Buckinghamshire, UK — November 7, 2017 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in 2018 will focus on the theme of “challenging perspectives.” Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS, which will be held on June 11 to 13. The two-day annual summit will host more […]
Industry disruptors: How technology will change the collision repair sector
Ottawa, Ontario — November 6, 2017 — AIA Canada has released a report on industry disruptors, focusing on new mobility and how technology might change the automotive aftermarket. People need to be more informed about the potential threats and opportunities that might arise from the new technologies that are on the horizon, according to the report. […]
