Judgement Call: Industry-oriented lawyer on the risks of bowing to insurer pressure
Toronto, Ontario — Sept. 5, 2019 — With recent findings of insurer pressure towards repairers to conduct cheaper repairs, a question begins to arise: where does liability fall when autobody shops make repairs that are against manufacturer recommendations? Justin Jakubiak is a Fogler, Rubinoff lawyer specializing in civil litigation and automotive law, with a […]
Eventful Month: AARDA and ARPAC’s September events
Toronto, Ontario — September 5, 2019 — This month, two provincial auto recycling associations will host major events– Quebec’s Association of Auto Parts Recyclers (ARPAC) and the Alberta Automotive Dismantler’s and Recyclers (AARDA). On September 12, ARPAC members will gather at Pièces d’Auto Usagées Lemieux in Saint-Jérôme, just outside of Montreal, for their annual Congress, which […]
Agreements Made Simple: Empire joins Simplicity
Edmonton, Alberta — Sept. 5, 2019 — The Edmonton based multi-shop operation, Empire Collision Group, is the latest shop to join Simplicity Car Care after more than 50 years in the industry. “Simplicity Car Care is proud to welcome the Empire Collision Group as strategic franchise partners in the Edmonton marketplace,” said Paul Prochilo, […]
76 Years Running: ARA’s annual convention and exposition
Toronto, Ontario — Sept. 5th, 2019 — The ARA’s 76th annual convention and exposition is just over a month away. To be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, this year’s event kicks off on Thursday, October 10 and continues through Saturday, October 12. The convention offers extensive opportunities for networking, as well as chances to […]
Burning Rubber: Dunnville-based TreadCraft Limited plans to open tire recycling plant in the U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Sept. 5th — A Dunnville, Ontario based recycling concern has partnered with Swedish tire pyrolysis technology firm Scandinavia Enviro Systems AB (Enviro) to build a recycling facility in New York state. After signing a memorandum of understanding in early July, TreadCraft Carbon, a subsidiary of TreadCraft, has signed a term sheet […]
Three’s Company: Mitchell Diagnostics releases new comprehensive scanners
Toronto, Ontario — Sept. 5th, 2019 — In collaboration with Drew Technologies and Bosch, Mitchell Diagnostics has released three new scanning products created specifically for the collision repair and automotive claims process. Mitchell Diagnostics announced its partnership with Drew Technologies in June. The trio of new products operates comprehensively as a single package that […]
