Takata Recall: Canadian repairers ready to step up for installation
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 4, 2015 — The biggest recall in the history of the automobile industry continues to hang over the sector. Getting this recall done will take time and effort. Recently the US-based National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) took an unprecedented step when executives suggested the organization may call […]
WIN opens applications for 2016 scholarship program
Leesburg, Virginia — November 4, 2015 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is now accepting applications for its 2016 scholarship program. The organization says it is committed to financially supporting females who demonstrate their desire to excel in collision repair through scholarships that will provide tuition assistance, educational opportunities and enrichment to qualified applicants. Students […]
Evercoat releases Rage Ultra XTRA Body Filler
Cincinnati, Ohio — November 4, 2015 — ITW Evercoat has announced the launch of Rage Ultra XTRA Body Filler. Designed to give collision repair techs work time flexibility, providing up to 40 minutes at 75°F (24°C) using traditional catalyst and catalyst ratios, Rage Ultra XTRA can be mixed with Rage Ultra at different percentages. Added […]
Collision industry trends discussed at ICE meeting
Hamilton, Ontario — November 4, 2015 — Employment issues and opportunities in the collision repair industry were front and centre of discussions at a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development (ICE). Speaking to the large group were Marc Tremblay, Program Coordinator of AYCE’s pre-apprenticeship training course in Toronto, and […]
Dolores Richardson nominated for RBC entrepreneurial award
Montreal, Quebec — November 4, 2015 — At Pac Auto Body Parts President Dolores Richardson has been named a finalist for the 2015 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards for the Profit Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. An initiative of Women of Influence, an organization dedicated to advancing Canadian women, the national business awards are designed […]
