Elevating Each Other: Hyundai Canada to invest $250K into BIPOC entrance awards at Georgian College
Markham, Ontario — In a move aiming to make positive steps towards diversity within the company, Hyundai Canada has committed to investing $250,000 over seven years to support Black and Indigenous automotive students at Georgian College, according to a press release from Friday. Starting this fall, Hyundai Canada will be giving out renewable $1000 entrance […]
Controlling Codes: U.S. aftermarket pleased with Supreme Court ruling on Google API code case
Washington D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday, in the case of Google v. Oracle, comes with an enthusiastic response from the American auto industry now that OE-compatible software has officially been approved for the aftermarket. “The Auto Care Association is pleased with the April 5 decision by the Supreme Court, which stated […]
Worldwide Standards: Global Finishing Solutions gains ISO certification
Osseo, Wisconsin — Global Finishing Solutions attained certification from the International Organization for Standardization earlier this year. According to a press release, GFS passed the ISO 9001:2015 certification audit, meaning its processes are effective in identifying and preventing defects from reaching its customers. The company termed the certification a “monumental achievement.” “Becoming an ISO-certified company demonstrates GFS’ […]
SHIFTING GEARS
A year into the pandemic, shopowners get creative in boosting bottom lines BY DIANNE PARK THACH It has been a challenging year for many small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But some collision repair centres are taking on the challenge by making adjustments, as well as finding new ways to draw business amid slowdowns. […]
Ecological Eyes: LKQ releases inaugural Sustainability Report
Chicago, Illinois — Yesterday, LKQ Corp. announced the release of its inaugural Sustainability Report outlining the company’s ongoing focus on responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. “We are excited to release our inaugural Sustainability Report, which signifies our commitment to further enhance our ESG practices across our global operations,” noted Dominick Zarcone, President and […]
Faster, Smarter Spraying: An up-close look at 3M’s new Performance Spray Gun
Toronto, Ontario — 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket division unleashed its latest product innovation last month, shaking up the spraying standard for the collision repair industry. In development for more than ten years, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Application Development Specialist Bill Suzuki says the new 3M Performance Spray Gun holds the power to improve not only a painter’s […]
