Chief launches MI200T squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder
Madison, Indiana — May 5, 2016 — Chief has introduced the MI200T, an all-new squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder for repairing high-strength steel. “The new MI200T has all the features shops need to efficiently and properly repair vehicles made with high-strength steel and adhesives,” says Mickey Swartz, Director of Global Product Management for Chief […]
Students sample painting, welding and plasma cutting at Ontario skills competition
By Mike Davey Waterloo, Ontario — May 3, 2016 — The Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) kicked off yesterday at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario. This year’s event includes 67 competitions and over 2,100 participants from high schools and colleges across Ontario, making it the largest skilled trades and technologies competition in Canada. An estimated […]
Acura Canada launches NSX certification program
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — April 29, 2016 — A new OEM certification is coming to Canada. In fact, it’s already here. Acura Canada has recently rolled out a certification program designed for its 2017 NSX. The NSX series has always been technologically advanced. Originally the vehicle was designed to meet or exceed the […]
Honda revises criteria for ProFirst program
By Mike Davey Markham, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — Honda Canada has issued revised criteria for its ProFirst program. According to a statement from Honda Canada, the objective of this program is to provide recognition to collision repair facilities that meet or exceed Honda’s commitment to promote the correct, complete, and safe repair of […]
CSN-Dana’s Collision Center qualifies on welding certification
By Chris Gerics Fredericton, New Brunswick — April 19, 2016 — CSN-Dana’s Collision Center has announced that two of its techs have successfully completed I-CAR’s Structural Parts Steel Welding Series certification. Adam Robinson and Troy Copeland are now I-CAR qualified in Steel, Structural Steel and Aluminum welding. The Structural Parts Steel Welding Series (SPS05) covers […]
Fronius shows off welding capabilities at in-house demo
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — April 4, 2016 — Repairs that measure up to the standards set by the OEM are vital to maintaining a vehicle’s safety after an accident. Training is important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The equipment used also plays a major role. Fronius Canada recently held a […]
Pro Spot offers free I-CAR training with welder purchase
Carlsbad, California — March 31, 2016 — Pro Spot Canada has announced a new promotion which includes a free I-CAR Aluminum Welding Course with the purchase of any SP-2 or SP-5 Pulse MIG welder. Body shops that purchase either an SP-2 or SP-5 Pulse MIG welder from an authorized Pro Spot Canadian distributor will be […]
Inside I-CAR’s new Hands-On Skill Development program
By Christopher Gerics Peterborough, Ontario — March 31, 2016 — Solid knowledge of repair techniques can only come with hands-on practice. That’s part of the reason behind I-CAR’s newest courses, Rivet Bonding (RVT01) and MIG Brazing (BRZ02). They are the first offerings in I-CAR’s new Hands-On Skill Development curriculum. Steven Hudey is the National Welding […]
I-CAR debuting two new courses in April
Ottawa, Ontario — March 4, 2016 — Two new I-CAR courses are headed our way in April. Both courses are hands-on and are related to welding or attachment methods required by various OEM procedures. The courses are part of I-CAR’s Hands-On Skills Development series. According to I-CAR, these courses provide unique, personalized preparedness for both […]
New 6066 Nitrocell generates continuous flow of nitrogen
Rainsville, Alabama — February 21, 2016 — Urethane Supply Company’s new 6066 Nitrocell nitrogen generator. The Nitrocell extracts nitrogen from the shop’s compressed air supply continuously, so running out of nitrogen should be a thing of the past. Using lightweight membrane technology, the Nitrocell makes a continuous flow of nitrogen of greater than 97 percent […]
