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Training
Beyond the Vale: Mitchell to be exclusive supplier for Vale PDR certification program
Toronto, Ontario — New diagnostic technicians will be able to get their hands on Mitchell’s MD-500 technology now that the company has been selected as the exclusive supplier for the Vale PDR Technician Certification Program, via PDR Testing and Certification, LLC. “Mitchell looks forward to supporting PDR Testing and Certification and the next-generation of Vale-Certified […]
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Products
Sky’s the Limit: AkzoNobel unveils 2022 Color of the Year, Bright Skies
Nashville, Tennessee ⁠— AkzoNobel unveiled its 2022 Color of the Year last month: Bright Skies, a sky-blue hue designed to inspire optimism in the company’s coatings and finishes.  “In 2022, Bright Skies will help us embrace new ideas and shape a new future,” said Heleen van Gent, creative director of AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Centre. “The […]
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Collision Repair
Tuesday Ticker: October 26, 2021
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— This week, J.D. Power Canada director J.D. Ney says he needs more data to predict the industry’s pandemic-born trends; AkzoNobel marks upticks in its Q3 revenues and Tesla nears a personal market value record. J.D.’s justification According to J.D. Ney, director of J.D. Power Canada, the $2.6 billion hit to the automotive […]
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Collision Repair
Finding their Frequency: Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas for end of 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Hertz is betting big on Tesla as the rental chain announced that they have placed an order for 100,000 Tesla vehicles for delivery by the end of 2022. With their sights set on building the largest EV rental fleet in North America, Hertz is looking to pivot hard out of their current […]
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General News
EV/AV Report: October 25, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hydro Ottawa is accepting applications for EV charging stations at businesses, the 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen vehicle breaks a world record and Stellantis continues expanding battery development in North America. Capital Connections Hydro Ottawa has announced that funding is on the way to eligible […]
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Business
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Koebel’s
Waterloo, Ontario — The latest facility signed to CSN Collision Centres’ roster is CSN Koebel’s, located in Waterloo, Ontario, the company announced October 12. CSN Koebel’s is owned by one of CSN’s original founders and collision industry stalwart, Rob Pavan. Managed by long-time colleague Tony Koebel, the 14,000 sq. ft. facility is in a position […]
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Proud Partners: OEConnection acquires VeriFacts Automotive
Cleveland, Ohio ⁠— OEConnection (OEC) has acquired VeriFacts Automotive, Repairer Driven News reported Friday. OEC Collision Vice President and General Manager Bill Lopez confirmed the acquisition in an email to Repairer Driven News, stating his company “saw an opportunity to join forces and create a flexible and dynamic solution for the Certified Repair Network space […]
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Free Tuition: Spanesi Interactive Week kicks off today
Naperville, Illinois ⁠— Spanesi Americas is kicking off its Interactive Week today, which will see the company host daily virtual education sessions for the collision repair industry. Free to attend, Spanesi Americas says its Interactive Week is structured to appeal to all roles within today’s modern collision repair facility. This year’s agenda features special guests […]
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Triple Threat: Global Finishing Solutions appoints three new VPs
Osseo, Wisconsin ⁠— Global Finishing Solutions has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents: Tom Carlson, VP of operations; Marty Hedlund, VP of industrial sales and Ellie Ramey, VP of auto refinish sales. As vice president of operations, Carlson offers 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial sector. He has worked with change […]
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Prepped for Success: Axalta launches prepper to painter upgrade course
Toronto, Ontario — Looking to take your refinishing game to the next level? Axalta has launched a brand new training course to give technicians the opportunity to upgrade from prepper to painter in about a week. The course combines online and in-person training sessions and aims to give technicians the knowledge and skills to be […]
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Stay in School: L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud provides $5K in scholarships to local students
Saint-Romuald, Quebec — When the pandemic hit and management at L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud heard that many post-secondary students were being forced to abandon their studies, the collision centre south of Quebec City stepped up to lend some assistance. Through a collaboration between the shop and a local radio station, L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud was able to […]
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Under Lock and Key: Regina Police warn local auto businesses of increased theft
Regina, Saskatchewan — Last week, the Regina Police Service said it had witnessed an increase in a specific type of business-related auto theft, targeting businesses like auto repair shops and dealerships that use drop-boxes for customers’ vehicle keys. Since August 2021, five separate collision repair centres have reported their drop boxes and the keys inside […]
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