REVVING TOGETHER
There are four generations in the modern workforce—how do we please them all?! Story by SARAH PERKINS In the dynamic world of automotive repair, a unique blend of expertise, experience and energy converges as different generations come together under the same hood. With four generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z— working […]
PURIFYING PROGRESS
Mike Rushton wants to take on dust with his new air filtration prototype Story by SARAH PERKINS At the heart of any good automotive shop is an even better air filtration system. In between the hustle and bustle of automotive repair, the reality of dust and air contaminants can often go unchecked in the drive […]
PETS OF THE BODYSHOP
Introducing Bella—Chief morale officer, Parr Auto Body Meet Bella—this issue’s featured Pet of the Bodyshop. An 11-year-old black lab retriever, Bella is the chief morale officer at Parr Auto Body. Chelsea Stebner, CEO and managing partner of Parr Auto Body and Bella’s owner, says that Bella is always full of enthusiasm and is always ready […]
IN THIS TOGETHER
From left to right: Mark Millson, Excellence Collision; Jeff Pabst, Pfaff Autoworks; Chris Castanga, BMW; Scott Wideman, Volkswagen; John Evers, Porsche; and Paul Stella, Toyota. Attendees of CCCR’s first-ever in-person gathering agree that collaboration is the key to change Story by DARRYL SIMMONS Common challenges need common solutions—this was the key message at the first […]
‘TIS THE SEASON
Budds’ annual Christmas event brings industry together Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS For many in Ontario’s collision industry, the holidays just aren’t complete until the annual Budds’ Collision Pig Roast takes place. On December 22, 2023 hundreds of attendees visited the Oakville, Ontario, facility for an afternoon of festivities in support of the Sam Piercey […]
BACKYARD BEGINNINGS
For Robbie Shreenan, the sky is the limit when it comes to collision repair Story by SARAH PERKINS When it comes to the collision repair industry, there has always existed a set of essential skills—a carefully curated toolkit—for those aiming to not just meet industry standards, but exceed and succeed at them. A well-structured collision […]
