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SEE YOU AT SEMA Registration for the 2023 SEMA Show is officially open. This year’s annual trade event and industry week will take place from October 31, 2023 through November 3, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Those interested in attending can register online at semashow.com/register. MAKING SPACE With all Ontarian eyes fixated on […]
Money Moves: Axalta appoints Carl Anderson as CFO, SVP
Toronto, Ontario — A changing of the guard is underway at Axalta, as the global coatings developer announced Wednesday that Carl Anderson will be taking over for Sean Lannon in the position of senior v-p and CFO, effective Aug. 14. Having most recently served as CFO at XPO Inc., one of North America’s largest freight […]
Hemi Hitter: Muscle cars among the deadliest vehicles on the road, IIHS data shows
Toronto, Ontario — They’re loud, heavy and an undisputed icon in the history of the automobile—but according to the IIHS, muscle cars may also be the deadliest vehicles on the road. A new report from the U.S. safety institute found that of the 21 models that recorded the highest rates of driver death, six of […]
A Fresh Coat: PPG names Alisha Bellezza v-p of automotive coatings
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The global automotive coatings division at PPG has a new vice president, as the company announced the appointment of Alisha Bellezza to the position in a Monday press release. No stranger to the coatings and chemicals industry, Bellezza most recently spent the last eight years as president of thermal and specialized solutions […]
Finish Line in Sight: Uni-Select achieves Investment Canada Act approval in LKQ acquisition process
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select announced Thursday its receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, moving the company one step closer to closing its acquisition deal with LKQ and its numbered company. “The above-mentioned approval satisfies the closing condition regarding the Investment Canada Act set forth in the arrangement agreement between Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and […]
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REFINISHING REPARATIONS Mike Anderson’s most recent “Who Pays for What” report has been released; this time with its sights set on the use of invoicing systems for material costs. This latest report from the CEO of Collision Advice builds off findings from a 2021 survey that found that about half of bodyshops used a flat […]
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HIGH TECH TASK FORCE Chaired by top executives from industry leaders like Rivian, Lucid Motors and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), those who choose to join CIECA’s new electric vehicle and battery committee will surely be in good company, as the organization devises its path forward for the emerging field. CIECA says its new committee […]
The Vibe of Victory: Registration open for 4th annual Dave Luehr Positivity Summit, set for late March
Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s fourth annual Positivity Summit is fast approaching, and with a name like that, how could you not be excited for an event that is sure to kick the aftermarket’s new fiscal year off on the right foot. Featuring talks from trailblazing collision centre operators like Johnny Kloeckes of CARSTAR Edmonton, […]
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GOODBYE TO GOTSCH The automotive aftermarket is bidding farewell to an industry legend, as CCC Intelligent Solutions’ Susanna Gotsch prepares for retirement, closing the book on a prolific 30-year career. Gotsch worked in the many different avenues of CCC since her 1992 start with the company, having built up skills in product development and management, […]
Wheels In Motion: In Motion Brands to design new CrashBay.com digital showroom
Toronto, Ontario — In Motion Brands and CrashBay.com have officially joined forces, according to an announcement from Wednesday, with the former signing on to develop a digital showroom for the latter’s tire and wheel e-commerce platform. With the combined power of both companies, CrashBay customers will now have access to an online marketplace designed by […]
