Tuesday Ticker: LKQ gets out of glass, AkzoNobel signs a deal with BASF and 3M outlines expectations
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 19, 2016 — Tuesday Ticker is our weekly feature looking at the recent moves and news by companies operating in the collision repair space and the broader automotive claims economy. This week we dig into the flurry of deals and acquisitions brought on by the upcoming year-end, 3M’s […]
Latest Mitchell report shows increased use of OEM parts
San Diego, California — December 13, 2016 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the fourth quarter of 2016. This edition features the Canadian Collision Summary, insight into Mitchell’s annual P&C Conference and total loss trends. Mitchell’s P&C Conference took place in San Antonio, Texas. This year’s Conference provided executives the chance […]
Results of scanning survey, next survey looks at certification programs
Peterborough, Ontario — December 13, 2016 — Scanning and calibration have been the hottest topics in collision repair this past year, with industry consultants such as Mike Anderson saying the best practice is to run a full scan, both before and after the repair. But how many shops are actually doing this? According to the […]
Cop shop: Repairing emergency vehicles has its own peculiarities
By Barett Poley Orillia, Ontario — December 8, 2016 — What happens when a police cruiser is in a collision, or a local ambulance is involved in a crash? Emergency vehicles have a far higher chance of becoming damaged in a collision than a passenger vehicle does, due to the high-risk nature of the work […]
LORD launches enhancements to Fusor DTM and HD products
Cary, North Carolina — December 4, 2016 — LORD Corporation has announced enhancements to its Fusor 800DTM/803DTM Direct-to-Metal Adhesive Sealant and Fusor High-Definition Seam Sealers. A statement from LORD says both lines now offer 25 percent longer shelf life and improved skin time of 15-minutes to 45-minutes. Fusor DTM and HD products will still carry […]
Op-Ed: Certification needs to be more than a rubber stamp
By Flavio Battilana, COO of CSN Collision Centres The following article was submitted by Flavio Battilana, Chief Operating Officer of CSN Collision Centres. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of Collision Repair magazine or its parent company Media Matters, Inc. Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2016 — […]
Certified Collision Care introduces 5-Star Business Performance Program
Hamilton, Ontario — November 28, 2016 — Certified Collision Care has launched its 5-Star Business Performance Program to the collision repair industry. A statement from Certified Collision Care says the new program is a bridge to OEM certification. Leanne Jefferies is the VP of Canadian Operations for Certified Collision Care. Jefferies says Certified Collision Care […]
ArcelorMittal announces ‘next generation’ of advanced high-strength steels
Luxembourg, Switzerland — November 9, 2016 — A “new generation” of advanced high strength steels is making its way to OEMs, according to an announcement from steel producer ArcelorMittall. The new steels include two new press hardenable steels Ductibor 1000 and Usibor 2000 and martensitic steels MartINsite M1700 and M2000. Both Ductibor 1000 and Usibor […]
Annual BMW CCRC conference puts the emphasis on training and customer service
By Jeff Sanford Palm Springs, California — October 20, 2016 — Owners of BMW Group Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRCs) recently gathered in sunny Palm Springs for their Annual Meeting organized by the premium automaker. As a premium brand, BMW Group recognized early on the importance of an OEM-run certification program. Owners want to know […]
The Autonomous Report: Mercedes ‘solves’ the Trolley Problem and AVs may only work in limited areas
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 16, 2016 — Autonomous vehicles (AVs) continued to grab headlines in the tech and business press this week. Some of the highlights include Mercedes Benz indicating they’ll prioritize driver safety over pedestrians, the potential for aftermarket solutions, more controversy surrounding Tesla’s Autopilot function and MIT Technology Review predicts […]
