BUSINESS NEWS
COLOR COMPASS’ CONTRIBUTION ProSpot International has honoured Color Compass as its 2023 Canada Distributor of the Year. ProSpot noted Color Compass received this award as a result of aiding in refocused efforts in bringing equipment solutions to customers. A focus on mobile weld stations, rivet and bonding stations, along with an emphasis on service and […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
CALGARY—CLASS IS IN SESSION Fix Network Canada has opened its third training centre in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary facility includes industry-leading equipment like a Car-O-Liner frame machine, Hunter wheel alignment systems, GFS spray booths, ADAS equipment and more. With two classrooms, welding facilities, and a focus on maintaining a clean, high-tech environment, the training centre […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
REBECCA FYFE, CERTIFIED COLLISION GROUP Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced its foray into the Canadian market this past December, also revealing its Vice-President of Sales, Canada as Rebecca Fyfe, a 15-year veteran in the Canadian collision repair industry region. On Fyfe’s appointment, Chris Chase, COO of CCG said, “Our affiliates in Canada deserve only the […]
Charging Up Tools: Rivian files patent application for cargo bay divider that can charge tools
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has recently filed a patent application for a cargo bay divider that can also charge tools and other devices stored in it. The application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on January 18, shows a vertical pegboard that attaches to the floor of the cargo […]
Canadians in Cali: BMW hosts second Certified Collision Repair Centre Conference of the Americas in Palm Springs
California, United States — BMW Group is hosting its Certified Collision Repair Centres from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico this week in Palm Springs, California. Plenty of Canadians have made the trek down to sunny California for the event, where BMW has plenty planned for the week. Plus, there’s rumoured to be some special news […]
Collision Kings launches sale and investment solicitation process to sell all or part of Alberta-based MSO
Calgary, Alberta — Alberta-based multi-shop operator (MSO) Collision Kings has launched a sale and investment solicitation process after the company sought and obtained protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) pursuant to an order granted by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. FTI Consulting Canada was appointed as Monitor for the CCAA proceedings, […]
Driving Diversity: Ontario to invest $16.5 million to help empower Black youth in the automotive sector
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing an additional $16.5 million in the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) to help support Black youth in high-demand trades sectors. Specifically, the donated funds will go towards continuing to support more than 20 community-based and culturally-focused organizations with a proven track record of empowering Black children and […]
