OEM recommendations highlight importance of 3D measuring
By Chris Gerics Toronto, Ontario — April 25, 2016 — Today’s vehicles require a new level of precision and accuracy at every stage of the repair process. Accurate measuring is just as important as any other part of the repair. Poor measurements will inevitably lead to a decline in repair quality. Richard Marsh is the […]
Wedge Clamp, AutoQuip Canada donate equipment to Centennial College
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — January 27, 2016 — The techs of the future need training, but instruction alone isn’t enough. They also need access to the latest equipment to make sure their skills are up-to-date when they enter the workforce. Wedge Clamp and Roger Turmel of AutoQuip Canada have stepped up to help […]
Wedge Clamp opens US office with official launch party
Long Beach, California — September 11, 2015 — They came, they saw … and they were impressed. Although technically up and running since February, the official US opening of Wedge Clamp Systems came at a recent luncheon event at the company’s new Long Beach, California headquarters. A group of visitors including car dealers, collision centre owners and insurance company […]
Wedge Clamp’s Stat Gun reduces polishing time
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 8, 2015 — It’s hot and humid, exactly the opposite of the kind of weather that produces static electricity. Nevertheless, when Roger Turmel of AutoQuip lets a thread go near a recently tacked bumper, there’s enough static to draw and hold the thread to the bumper’s surface. A […]
Wedge Clamp demos latest Stat Gun at NACE
By Jeff Sanford Detroit, Michigan — August 3, 2015 — The Western Canadian collision repair industry continues to evolve its own unique complexion. Recently, well-known chain Craftsman Collision bought up Richmond BC-based equipment supplier Wedge Clamp Systems. The acquisition makes sense. The two companies have long operated in tandem, as Craftsman Collision uses Wedge Clamp […]
Craftsman Group purchases Wedge Clamp Systems
Bill Hatswell, founder and President of the Craftsman Collision chain, has recently announced the purchase of Wedge Clamp Systems. North Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2014 — He liked the product so much, he bought the company. Bill Hatswell’s Craftsman Group of Companies has recently announced the purchase of Wedge […]
