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What is Lean Thinking?: A recap of Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions webinar featuring Rich Altieri
Toronto, Ontario — When  it comes to understanding the concept of ‘Lean Thinking,’ Rich Altieri finds a Karate Kid analogy particularly helpful.  In the 1984 film, Miyagi initially teaches Daniel how to do karate by making him wax his car, and by repeating the popular phrase: “wax on, wax off.”   Altieri, the founder of Auto […]
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Federal Government announces new financial supports for Canadians affected by COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — As the economy begins to re-open, the federal government has announced new financial support for workers affected by COVID-19. The $2,000 per month, Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which many Canadians have been relying on throughout the pandemic has been extended until September 27, 2020. So far the CERB benefit has paid […]
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Ontario Partnership: Roberlo announces a partnership with Wilson Air Tools & Equipment Ltd. for the province of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Roberlo has announced an exclusive partnership agreement with Wilson Air Tools & Equipment Ltd. for the province of Ontario.  Wilson Air Tools & Equipment Ltd. is a Canadian owned and operated independent warehouse distributor, servicing the automotive, industrial and woodworking industries. Wilson Air Tools & Equipment Ltd. will distribute the full range […]
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The COVID Debate: The Toronto auto show is going digital for 2021, and could be online-only
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto’s annual Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) has announced that they will be offering a virtual experience for their  2021 show, but they are also still deciding if a live event will also be held. According to Automotive News Canada, the CIAS’ director of marketing, David McClean, said technology exists “to build […]
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Digging In: Ground-breaking ceremony held at site of new automotive innovation hub in Oro-Medonte
Oro-Medonte, Ontario — Oakleigh Developments took a huge symbolic step forward in getting the Oro Station Automotive Innovation Park off the ground, alongside Premier Doug Ford on Aug. 20, 2020.  Ford, Geoff Campbell, managing partner of Oakleigh Developments and other local dignitaries gathered at the park’s location in Oro-Medonte Township to put the first shovels […]
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Tuesday Ticker: August 25, 2020
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, an Atlantic auto group owner purchases 10 percent of outstanding AutoCanada shares, Cox Automotive Canada sees job cuts and PPG partners with the U.S Department of Energy to develop energy-efficient coatings. Steele’s Stocks Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group announced he has acquired 24,000 common shares […]
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Direct Contact: Mitchell 1 text app available in Canada now
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell 1’s new MessageCenter texting app that allows shop owners to text message customers directly, is now available in Canada. With MessageCenter auto repair shops can reach out to their customers right away with two-way text messaging directly from inside the Manager SE shop management system. This app eliminates roadblocks such as […]
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Discussing Disruptors: CIECA’s upcoming webinar on collision industry disruptions
Toronto, Ontario —  The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association has announced its latest episode in its webinar series, entitled Collision Industry Disruptions.  The webinar will take place on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT and will be hosted by Frank Terlep, CEO of Auto Accelerators and Jake Rodenroth director of OEM and […]
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Uber Coverage: Economical Insurance to provide insurance solution for Uber
Waterloo, Ontario — Economical Insurance has announced a new and significant relationship with Uber in Canada. The relationship will provide insurance coverage to every Uber Rides and Uber Eats trip in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. The relationship will officially launch Sept.1, 2020.  “At Economical, we believe in finding innovative solutions to changing customer expectations, […]
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Federal and Ontario governments reach mask agreement with 3M
Brockville, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a deal to ensure Canada always has access to personal protective equipment during a pandemic.  The agreement means 3M will have to increase its capacity at its Brockville facility to allow it to produce up to 100 million medical-grade N95 masks a […]
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Surviving to Thriving: IBIS announces that this year’s Turkey event will be held online
Toronto, Ontario — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its IBISConnect Turkey event. The event which will take place as a live simulcast on Oct. 7, 2020 will last roughly three hours beginning at 10 a.m. Turkish time (3 a.m. EST).  The event will feature presentations, panel discussions, a Q&A period, breakouts and […]
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Tesla seeking approval for new sensor that would detect children left in hot cars
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla is seeking approval for a new sensor that will prevent children from becoming trapped in hot cars by implementing a new vehicle sensor that could also be used for theft-prevention, Reuters reported.  The automaker has requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approve the use of unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors which would operate […]
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