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Autonomous vehicle conference: ‘no such thing as a crashproof car’

Canada's first conference on autonomous vehicles kicked off in downtown Toronto today. Watch for more reports from staff writer Jeff Sanford.

By Jeff Sanford   Toronto, Ontario — April 19, 2016 — This week sees the first ever Canadian conference dedicated to automated vehicles (AVs) kicking off in downtown Toronto. Collision Repair magazine is in attendance at Automated Vehicles: Planning the Next Disruptive Technology taking place at One King West Hotel & Residence.    Automated vehicles, […]

Chief launches MultiMig 621 welder

The new Chief MultiMig 621 inverter synergic pulse MIG/MAG welder is a three-phase, high-amperage model designed for welding and brazing aluminum, galvanized sheet metal, stainless steel and high-strength steel.

Madison, Indiana — April 19, 2016 — Chief has expanded its line of inverter synergic pulse MIG/MAG welders to include its first three-phase, high-amperage model, the MultiMig 621. The MultiMig 621 can be used to weld and braze aluminum, galvanized sheet metal, stainless steel and high-strength steel. “The MultiMig 621 is a great choice for […]

CARSTAR Meridian becomes Honda ProFirst Certified

CARSTAR Meridian in Calgary.

Hamilton, Ontario — April 19, 2016 — CARSTAR Meridian, located in Calgary, has recently received Honda Canada’s ProFirst Certification. The certification program provides endorsement to collision repair centres that meet or exceed Honda’s standards of safety and customer care. It is applicable to both Honda and Acura brands. “We have been working closely with T&T Honda and […]

CSN-Dana’s Collision Center qualifies on welding certification

Troy Copeland of CSN-Dana's Collision Center sets up a test weld during his 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 […]

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