Women’s Industry Network announces 2017 membership drive
Leesburg, Virginia — October 3, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has officially announced its 2017 #ALLIN4WIN Membership Drive. Everyone who joins WIN or renews their membership before December 31 is automatically entered in the Grand Prize drawing for a free pass to the 2017 WIN Education Conference. Membership in WIN open to all […]
CCIF Vancouver puts the spotlight on scanning, accreditation and training
Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2016 — Scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs took centre stage at the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting, the last scheduled for 2016, drew over 300 stakeholders to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. CCIF Vancouver got underway with a welcome reception on […]
I-CAR releases updates to Production Management curriculum
By Andrew Shepherd Ottawa, Ontario — September 29, 2016 — I-CAR US Director of Curriculum and Product Development, Josh McFarlin, recently announced the release of new curriculum in the Production Management role, noting that it is geared toward new production systems found in modern collision repair facilities. McFarlin noted that “There’s not only a “Technical […]
New Brunswick Community College to invest in new trades facility
Saint John, New Brunswick — September 26, 2016 — New Brunswick Community College has been awarded funding to build a new, state-of-the-art trades facility at the school’s campus in Saint John. Plans include multi-functional spaces for the school’s autobody repair, automotive service, steel fabrication and welding programs. Provincial and federal governments are investing a total […]
Ontario updates auto body curriculum to include new materials, fundamentals of PDR and electronics
Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2016 — The repairs and component replacement of motor vehicles has evolved and so have the ways in which we teach those skills to apprentices. The world of automotive repair has come a long way in the last 150 years. Technological advances, safer vehicle construction and better fuel efficiency are […]
NACE offers ‘Super Pass’ for all-access
Houston, Texas — March 27, 2016 — NACE 2016 will come to Anaheim, Florida in just a few short months. Show management has recently announced the availability of its “Super Pass,” an all-access pass that provides entry to every significant event at this year’s NACE. The Super Pass includes two-day expo access, choice of sessions […]
I-CAR to bring speakers, ‘Cool Tools’ to 2015 SEMA Show
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — October 23, 2015 — I-CAR is set to deliver leading vehicle technology discussions at SEMA 2015. Attendees can listen to forward-thinking presentations and watch live demonstrations on relevant topics and trends the collision repair industry is facing today. Starting November 3, I-CAR’s Jason Bartanen, Director of Industry Relations, will kick-off a […]
