Order Automation: AutoFluent software solutions
AutoFluent is an automotive business management system for tire dealers and auto service centres that offers a portfolio of tools said to help run a shop more cost-effectively. With repair and labour guides as well as direct ordering from tire and parts vendors, users can manage and track sales, customers, inventory and mechanic hours at […]
Atlantic Assets: Newco Metal and Auto Recycling receives $1m in funding
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador — St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador-based Newco Metal and Auto Recycling recently announced it would be expanding its capacity at its Foxtrap, Nfld. facility after receiving a $1 million repayable contribution from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. According to a news release from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Newco plans […]
A Schroder Decision: Car-Part chief named CIECA’s vice chair
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association has named an auto recycling legend–Jeff Schroder, founder of Car-Part, as its vice-chair for 2020. Others named to the group’s board include California Casualty Management’s George Best, who will serve as the secretary, and Enterprise Holding’s Kim Devallance-Caron, who takes over from Mitchell International’s Phil Martinez. Schroder […]
Local Loans: Ontario invests in local businesses to strengthen auto sector
Windsor, Ontario — Ontario has invested more than $2 million into local businesses in Windsor-Essex county, creating 194 new jobs in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, according to the provincial government. On Jan. 21, Vic Fedeli, the province’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced the investment of $2,086,838 from the Southwestern Ontario […]
So what have you done for me lately? The CCIF’s ongoing initiatives
Toronto, Ontario — The work of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum’s work never ceases—but, outside of its three large annual events, much of the action occurs behind closed doors. In the run-up to this year’s CCIF Toronto—which runs from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31—Collision Repair highlights the two most significant initiatives the group supports. Collision […]
