Police officer sentenced to five years for his part in staged collision ring
Toronto, Ontario — September 14, 2015 — A five-year jail sentence was handed to Constable Carlton Watson, a 23-year veteran of the Peel Regional Police force, for his part in a staged collision ring. The Superior Court in Brampton convicted Constable Watson of multiple counts of fraud and other charges in connection with nine insurance […]
Boyd Group expands in North Carolina
Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 14, 2015 — The Boyd Group has announced the September 10, 2015 acquisition and opening of a collision repair centre in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The centre, previously operated as Moore Collision Center, is located on a major thoroughfare in Jacksonville and is co-located with the Moore Buick GMC dealership. “We are […]
Aviva goes after fraudsters
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 14, 2015 — Insurance company Aviva recently helped police lay fraud charges in two cases involving the auto body and auto insurance industries. According to a press release from Aviva, Peter Panagopoulos, the owner of Bill’s Midway Auto Body, is one of those charged. He is alleged to […]
Assured Automotive hits the links for Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons Foundation
By Jeff Sanford Oakville, Ontario — September 14, 2015 — Assured Automotive held its annual charity golf tournament this past Thursday. The event raised money for the Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation, but it also provided a chance to mark the 10th anniversary of Assured Automotive. The industry turned out to show its support, with 146 […]
ITW Evercoat launches online resource for techs
Cincinnati, Ohio — September 14 — ITW Evercoat has announced the launch of a new website, designed to be a resource for collision centre professionals and technicians. The new site features complete product and technical information–including Safety Data Sheets–on the company’s offerings, such as body fillers and putties, adhesives, sealants, plastic repair product and polyester […]
