Battle of the Builders to return at SEMA in November
Las Vegas, Nevada — August 23, 2016 — After yet another hugely successful turnout in 2015, SEMA has announced its popular Battle of the Builders competition will make its eagerly anticipated return later this year. Just as it has since its inception back in 2014, the third-annual event will serve to recognize and celebrate established […]
Impact Auto Auctions launches enhanced online platform
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Impact Auto Actions has launched a new website with a modern interface and an array of enhancements. The new site, found at impactauto.ca, also offers Impact’s buying customers access to two new tools: My Auction Center, a personalized dashboard designed to streamline the process of sourcing and purchasing […]
Honda Canada calls on auto recyclers to seek out undeployed airbags
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Honda Canada is on a mission to recover undeployed Takata airbags from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Defective airbags manufactured by Takata have resulted in the largest automotive recall in history. Most of the major vehicle manufacturers have had to issue recalls for at least some models. […]
Picking Up Speed: Update on the Driven Brands/CARSTAR acquisition
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 31, 2016 — As the annual CARSTAR Canada conference concluded in Charlottetown, executives involved in the blockbuster 2015 deal noted strong improvement in the business since acquisition by Driven Brands. An overarching goal of the acquisition, and business moves implemented thereafter, was to create the continent’s biggest collision repair […]
BASF holds first meeting for Advanced Process Solutions performance group
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Performance groups can be a vital resource for shop owners looking to share best practices and network with like-minded colleagues. BASF currently runs a number of different performance groups in North America, each with a different area of interest. The latest is a group focusing on the company’s […]
Will titanium be the next material revolution?
By Mike Davey Richland, Washington — August 23, 2016 — The quest for strong, lightweight materials never ends. The collision repair industry is on top of aluminum and high-strength steels of various grades. Carbon fibre is widely anticipated to be next revolution, but recent reports indicate that titanium may start showing up in production […]
Jack Rozint joins Mitchell as VP of Sales & Service, Repair
San Diego, California — August 23, 2016 — Mitchell International has announced Jack Rozint has joined the company’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) business unit as Vice President of Sales & Service, Repair. Rozint has over 20 years of information service experience focused on the auto claims and collision industries. Most recently, he was with consulting […]
