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Axalta reject’s $9.1 billion bid from Nippon Paint

By Tom Davis Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — December 1, 2017 — ‘It’s our way or the highway’ seems to be the message coming out of Axalta after the company rejected a bid from its latest suitor. Talks of an acquisition between the US-based company and Nippon Paint have fallen through after just one week. Axalta is […]

‘Improve your bottom line’ with new courses from PPG

By Allison Preston Strongsville, Ohio — November 15, 2017 — A schedule of classes for the remainder of the year has been announced by PPG MVP Business Solutions, which the company claims can help bodyshops increase their bottom line. PPG said the courses, which are intended for owners and managers using PPG products, present the real-world expertise of MVP-certified instructors in […]

Students attending one of the PPG courses. According to PPG, the courses present the real-world expertise of MVP-certified instructors in a relevant business curriculum.

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IBIS 2018 to focus on the power of rebranding and consumer psychology

By CRM Staff Buckinghamshire, UK — November 7, 2017 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in 2018 will focus on the theme of “challenging perspectives.” Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS, which will be held on June 11 to 13. The two-day annual summit will host more […]

Industry disruptors: How technology will change the collision repair sector

Ottawa, Ontario — November 6, 2017 — AIA Canada has released a report on industry disruptors, focusing on new mobility and how technology might change the automotive aftermarket. People need to be more informed about the potential threats and opportunities that might arise from the new technologies that are on the horizon, according to the report. […]

Andrew Shepherd

SEMA Career Day creates opportunity for students

SEMA seems to be an endless pool of opportunity for everyone from manufacturers, shop owners to journalists. Among those presented with opportunity, are young students looking to get a headstart in their automotive career, at the second annual SEMA career day.

SEMA career day

I-CAR launches new Electrical and Diagnostics courses

I-CAR has announced the launch of 13 new courses as additions to its Electrical and Diagnostic curriculum.

PPG offers courses to cover latest technology and OEM special effects

PPG has announced its schedule of paint technician certification classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. The courses, intended to ensure PPG paint technicians stay current with product offerings and advances, are led by experienced PPG instructors and trainers. The courses usually take two days, and are held at PPG Business Development Centers and various field locations across North America. Technicians receive classroom instruction along with hands-on training.

PPG has announced its schedule of paint technician certification classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. The courses, intended to ensure PPG paint technicians stay current with product offerings and advances, are led by experienced PPG instructors and trainers.

Canadian competitors place at WorldSkills finale

Two Canadian's representing the country's automotive industry have placed at the recent WorldSkills competition.

WorldSkills opening ceremony

I-CAR introduces two new Hands-On Skills courses

BY CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — October 24, 2017 — I-CAR has announced the introduction of two new courses to its Hands-On Skills Development series: Plastic Repair and Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding. The Hands-On Skills development curriculum was first introduced by I-CAR in 2016, and was specifically designed to provide collision repair technicians with cutting-edge […]

I-CAR

asTech and Nexsyis Collision announce joint software integration

By CRM Staff Phoenix, Arizona — October 20, 2017 — Repairify, the company that makes the asTech scanning solution, and Nexsyis, a repair management and accounting platform, have announced the release of an application integration providing secure two-way, real-time communication between the two platforms. The integration between the platforms will “dramatically streamline” the entire vehicle diagnostic […]

ALI opens new headquarters and launches LiftLab

By Allison Preston Cortland, New York — October 20, 2017 — The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has moved to a new multipurpose facility in Cortland, New York. ALI members, as well as lift inspectors, suppliers and other guests from the vehicle lift and workplace safety industries, attended the grand opening celebration, where the company announced […]

ALI Headquarters

CIIA to hold new Certification of Qualification prep courses

By Tom Davis Hamilton, Ontario — October 20, 2017 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has scheduled three classes in November and December to help unlicensed techs successfully complete their provincial trades license exam. The CIIA regularly runs preparation courses for the Certification of Qualification exams that some technicians – those who have the necessary […]

CIIA

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