Survey: Accreditation programs are the future of the industry
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — December 20, 2016 — Certification and accreditation programs have been with us for years, but typically tied to a specific OEM, such as BMW or Toyota. Recently new players have entered the game, such as Certified Collision Care and AIA Canada’s CCIAP program. Collision Repair magazine recently surveyed our […]
British Columbia orders review of ICBC
Victoria, British Columbia — December 20, 2016 — The government of British Columbia has directed the board of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to commission a comprehensive independent third-party review to look at a range of options and make recommendations that will keep insurance rates affordable and align future rate increases with inflation. […]
Uni-Select acquires Vancouver Autocolor
Boucherville, Quebec — December 20, 2016 — Uni-Select is continuing its recent string of acquisitions with the announcement that the company has purchased Vancouver Autocolor through its FinishMaster Canada subsidiary. FinishMaster launched in Canada in September 2016. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG, as well as […]
Jeff McFadden of Service King joins IBIS line-up
London, United Kingdom — December 20, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced a new speaker for the IBIS 2017 Global Summit. Jeff McFadden, President of Service King, is uniquely placed to talk with authority on several key issues affecting the current market, including the skills shortage and what Service King is […]
