Women’s Industry Network elects new Executive Committee
Tampa, Florida — May 18, 2016 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced its 2016-2017 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee was elected by the Board of Directors at WIN’s recent Education Conference in Tampa, Florida. Serving on this year’s Executive Committee are: Chair: Petra Schroeder, Axalta Coating Systems; Vice-Chair: Melissa Miller, CARSTAR; Administrative Vice-Chair: […]
Chief introduces Globaljig Koala
Madison, Indiana — May 18, 2016 — Globaljig has introduced the Koala bench. Globaljig is presented in North America by Chief, a division of Vehicle Services Group. The Koala’s main claim to fame is its small size. According to a statement from Chief, this compact size also comes with a compact price. However, Chief also […]
FCA Canada launches Mopar Certified Collision Repair Facility Program with Certified Collision Care
May 18, 2016 — Hamilton, Ontario — FCA Canada has entered into an exclusive strategic agreement with Certified Collision Care to develop, launch and manage the company’s Mopar Certified Collision Repair Facility program. FCA Canada owns the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands. According to an official statement, FCA Canada will be an integral […]
CARSTAR to sponsor ‘Best in Class’ scholarship program
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — May 18, 2016 — The shortage of skilled tradespeople has a profound impact on the collision repair industry as a whole. For the last few years, Toronto’s Tropicana Employment Services has been helping to fill the gap with its Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer Pre-apprenticeship program. Repairers and suppliers […]
Ford to recycle CO2 into automotive foams
Dearborn, Michigan — May 18, 2016 — It’s definitely automotive recycling, but not as we know it. Ford has announced it has begun to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide (CO2) as feedstock. According to a statement from Ford, researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles […]
