PPG debuts EST900 DTM chassis black topcoat
By CRM Staff Strongville, Ohio — March 2, 2018 — PPG has announced a new addition to its Defleet Essential coating line, the EST900 DTM black topcoat. The coating is designed to be used without a primer and can be applied directly over sanded cold rolled or blasted hot rolled steel surfaces, according to […]
Chief releases new electronic live measuring system
By CRM Staff Madison, Indiana — March 1, 2018 — Chief’s new live measuring system is comprised of two parts: the Meridian computerized system and the Galileo laser scanner. “The beauty of the new Meridian live mapping system lies in its accuracy and versatility. It can be used with a vehicle on a lift in […]
Simplicity Car Care expands to Etobicoke
By CRM Staff Etobicoke, Ontario — February 8, 2018 — A recent announcement from Simplicity Car Care revealed that their network has expanded to a new location in Etobicoke, Ontario. The shop is a family run business, with owner Nick Polizos and his father taking care of things in the shop while Polizos’s wife and sister […]
Miller Electric expands ClearLight Lens Technology to all digital welding helmets
Appleton, Wisconsin — January 24, 2018 — Miller Electric, a worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment, is expanding its ClearLight Lens Technology to be included in all digital welding helmets. According to Miller Electric, ClearLight optimizes clarity for welding operators so they can produce better welds with less rework. “To achieve the perfect […]
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 […]
RoadTrust launches app for stranded motorists
Toronto, Ontario — January 1, 2018 — RoadTrust, an OEM compliant accreditation program, has launched an app designed to helps shops make more money and improve customer experience, the company claims. RoadTrust is an on-demand platform that connects stranded motorists with a choice of the nearest and accredited service providers, with the accreditation package being […]
CARSTAR expands in Quebec with CARSTAR Mercier
Mercier, Quebec — January 4, 2018 — CARSTAR Collision and Glass Service is expanding its network in Quebec with the opening of CARSTAR Mercier. The facility is owned by Robert and Alex Leduc, and was formerly operated as Carrosserie Robert. Roger Leduc first opened the 4,550-square-foot repair facility more than 45 years ago. Since then, […]
Mercedes-Benz Canada announces new leadership structure for its corporate stores
Toronto, Ontario — January 4, 2017 — Effective January 1, all eleven of Mercedes-Benz Canada’s corporate stores will be reporting to Robert Müller, the newly-appointed Vice President, Corporate Retail, Mercedes-Benz Canada. Previously, the seven Toronto Retail Group (TRG) and four Vancouver Retail Group (VRG) locations were managed under separate leadership. The new structure’s single chain […]
Blair offers Rotabroach Hole Cutter Combo Kit
Toronto, Ontario — January 3, 2018 — Blair now offers the Rotabroach Hole Cutter Combo Kit, containing 13 of the most popular sizes of Rotabroach Cutters. The cutters can be used on materials that are up to 1/4″ and 1/2″ thick. According to Blaire, Rotabroach cutters cut clean, burr-free and round holes efficiently. Because […]
Climate change, technology and raising repair costs and risk expected to impact the industry in 2018, say insurers
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 3, 2017 — Four insurers recently commented on what they anticipate will be major industry makers and breakers for the upcoming year. Rowan Saunders, President and CEO of Economical Insurance; Lynn Oldfield, President and CEO of AIG Canada; Sean Murphy, President of Lloyd’s Canada; and Heidi Sevcik, […]
