Good Neighbours: Craftsman Collision launches donation campaign in support of B.C. wildfire victims
North Vancouver, British Columbia — Craftsman Collision is stepping up in a big way in the fight against wildfires in British Columbia as the collision chain launches a campaign to match donations made to the Red Cross, and other community organizations in the Okanagan. “In these unprecedented times, we are giving back in the best […]
The Smoke Clears: IBC reports $78 million in damage after Lytton, B.C. wildfire
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that the June 30 wildfires in Lytton, British Columbia are estimated to have caused $78 in insured damage. In addition, last Wednesday’s press release from IBC said that a majority of the roughly 300 claims issued are related to residential property damage. “This wildfire […]
Open Book: Nissan releases 2021 Sustainability Report
Yokohama, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. released its 2021 Sustainability Report on Friday, detailing the company’s environmental efforts over the past year. The near-300 page report laid out the specific actions Nissan has been taking over the past year across the following areas, as listed in the press release: environment, traffic safety, diversity and inclusion, […]
Coulee Clean-Up: CARSTAR Lethbridge gives back to community
Lethbridge, Alberta — CARSTAR Lethbridge is giving back to its community by participating in the annual Coulee Clean-Up initiative. Coulee Clean-Up is a conservation program designed to preserve and protect Lethbridge’s river valley environment by removing garbage and debris from natural areas. “While community clean-ups are a bit different this year, we still wanted to […]
Drive to Zero: Canada joins world nations in pursing a carbon-neutral world by 2050
Ottawa, Ontario – Canada has joined Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Austria in issuing a call to the world’s leading nations to pursue a global agreement to accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDV). The eight nations, in partnership with the American non-profit CALSTART’s Drive to Zero campaign, […]
Sustainable Success: BASF Canada recognizes CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body in Customer Sustainability Awards Programme
Richmond, British Columbia — Last month, BASF Canada announced the winners of its first Customer Sustainability Awards Programme, where the coatings company recognized B.C. collision centre CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body as a Small Business Sustainability Leader. CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body is a third-generation family business in operation since 1960. Helmed by President Randy […]
Environmentally Conscious Coatings: BASF announces 2050 net-zero goal
Ludwigshafen, Germany — BASF has announced its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Based on the most recent progress in developing low-emission and CO2-free technologies, the company said it is also significantly raising its medium-term 2030 target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. BASF now wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions worldwide by […]
Dry those reds with infrareds: B-TEC claims new product dries paint more quickly
Toronto, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — For paint shops looking to cure their cars without causing harm to the planet, B-TEC systems offers a new infrared-based drying tool designed to shorten curing times. Infrared curing equipment has become more and more common over the last few years, with the invisible rays speeding the chemical […]
New Brunswick invests $450,000 into EV charging stations
By Tom Davis Ottawa, Ontario — January 17, 2018 — To provide Canadians with more options to drive clean, the Government of Canada has announced a $450,000 investment to nearly double the number of EV charging stations in New Brunswick (NB). Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Tracadie–Bathurst, on behalf of Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister […]
Prochilo Brothers receive Environmental Stewardship Award
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2015 — The well-known and successful GTA-area MSO known as the Prochilo Brothers are proud to announce they have won an environmental award for their commitment to recycling. Prochilo Brothers operates three collision repair centres around the city. The family-owned business has operated for more than forty years. […]
