Ontario updates standards for collision repair trades
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 12, 2015 — The Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) has released updated training standards for the three trades concerned with collision repair. The new standards are for Auto Body (310Q), Collision Repair (310B) and Automotive Painter (410N). Previously, the three trades were contained in one training standard, but […]
I-CAR launches new Production Management role
By Jeff Sanford Hoffman Estates, Illinois — August 12, 2015 — I-CAR has officially launched a program for production managers. The courses will be available a part of I-CAR’s Professional Development Program. One theme more than one of the speakers at this year’s NACE event in Detroit touched on was the increasing complexity of collision […]
Maritime Auto Parts expands with Wayne Giles acquisition
By Jeff Sanford Halifax, Nova Scotia — August 12, 2015 — Automotive recycler Maritime Auto Parts will expand this fall to a new location following the recent acquisition of Wayne Giles Auto Salvage. The head of Maritime Auto Parts, Andrew MacDonald, says he will operate the new location as a second retail facility and a […]
Amber Elenbaas to headline OARA Convention
London, Ontario — August 12, 2015 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced its headline speaker for the 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show. Amber Elenbaas is a third generation auto recycler who is rapidly becoming a much sought after speaker in the auto recycling industry. The 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show […]
