Buyers GuideChief Automotive TechnologiesMADISON, IN 47250Company OverviewContact996 INDUSTRIAL DRIVEMADISON, IN 47250USsalesorders@chiefautomotive.comPhone:800-445-9262About Chief Automotive TechnologiesLatest from Chief Automotive TechnologiesHomeSHIFTS AND STRIKESPartstraderA COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT INDUSTRY CHALLENGES Column by GREG HORN, CHIEF INDUSTRY RELATIONS OFFICER, PARTSTRADER In recent months, the automotive industry has faced significant challenges that highlight vulnerabilities within its infrastructure. From a massive ransomware attack on CDK Global that disrupted operations for thousands of dealerships, to the impact of labor strikes and supplier […]December 13, 2024EventsFore-cast for the Future: CREF golf fundraiser generates $100k for industry learningPittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) raised $100,000 for students and schools at the foundation’s recent 20th annual golf fundraiser. The sold-out event was held at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes. Almost 150 sponsors and industry supports attended the event to raise money for […]August 10, 2022ADASPairing with Pros: AirPro Diagnostics announces partnership with VSG Services/Chief AutomotiveToronto, Ontario — The Mosaic calibration system from VSG Services/Chief Automotive has gotten a big boost recently in the form of a partnership with AirPro Diagnostics, which will serve as a service provider for the platform. “We researched remote providers through our broad customer base and AirPro’s name continually was named as a highly valued […]November 17, 2021PeoplePEOPLE ON THE MOVE – CRM 20#2JEFF LABANOVICH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | CARSTAR CANADA Jeff Labanovich has been named chief operating officer for CARSTAR Canada. Labanovich has been a part of the CARSTAR Canada family for more than 15 years, joining first as a franchise partner and then the corporate team in 2018. As COO, Labanovich will continue to lead […]April 7, 2021Collision RepairADAS Analysis: Brent Johnson to host CIECA webinarToronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced Brent Johnson, director of Global Product Management for Collision at Chief Collision Technology, will present during the next CIECAst webinar on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11 am CST. All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend. “More than […]May 12, 2020Collision RepairIn Case You Missed It: Collision Repair interviews industry leaders at CCIF TorontoToronto, Ontario — Are you keen to hear what industry professionals think about industry disruptions, outlooks and new products in 2020? Then Check out Collision Repair‘s exclusive interviews from the Canadian Collision Industry Forum in Toronto! Did you know that the latest digital issue of Collision Repair features exclusive video content from CCIF Toronto? We asked industry […]March 2, 2020Collision RepairExcitement builds for IBIS in San DiegoToronto, Ontario — January 4, 2019 — The preliminary agenda for the inagural U.S. International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, which will be taking place on the 13-15 February in San Diego, has been released. The ground-breaking agenda contains presentations from recently announced speakers Tim Turvey, global vice president, GM customer care and aftersales, General Motors and […]January 3, 2019Collision RepairSEMA Breakdown: Part 1—Canada Comes to the StripBy CRM staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 5, 2018 — In part one of our extended coverage of last week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, we take a look at Collision Repair’s big takeaways from the festivities, from the show-stealing performances of Canada’s delegates to the big business opportunities our collision repairers saw firsthand! Canadian […]November 5, 2018TrainingI-CAR announces 2018 International Board of Directors and Executive CommitteeBy CRM Staff Hoffman Estates, Illinois — March 23, 2018 — Following its annual membership meeting in San Antonio, Texas, I-CAR announced its 2018 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The board of directors sets the overall strategic direction for the organization while assisting with obtaining resources in support of the I-CAR mission. […]March 23, 2018Collision RepairScanning the industry at CCIF 2018: electronic 3-D frame measuring information sessionBy James Kerr Toronto, Ontario — January 25, 2018 — CCIF encourages you to take measure of the collision repair industry. As the first workshop of CCIF Toronto 2018, technology experts from across the industry demonstrated the principals and importance of electronic 3-D frame measuring during the repair process. “First, why do we have to […]January 25, 2018Collision RepairChief’s aluminium structural holding package approved by FordBy CRM Staff Madison, Indiana — December 12, 2017 — Chief Automotive’s new Ford Aluminum Truck and SUV Structural Holding Package has been approved for use by Ford when repairing collision damage to the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. An expansion of Chief’s current F-150 Holding Kit, the package includes more than 50 […]December 12, 2017Collision RepairCollision repair and the technology of tomorrowBy Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — October 12, 2017 — The automotive industry and the materials it uses are ever-evolving, but how can collision repair shops stay ahead of the curve and ready themselves for new innovations? Ken Boylan, Global Training Manager at Chief Automotive Technologies, will look at the latest cutting-edge technologies in […]October 12, 2017Collision RepairHonda revises criteria for ProFirst programBy Mike Davey Markham, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — Honda Canada has issued revised criteria for its ProFirst program. According to a statement from Honda Canada, the objective of this program is to provide recognition to collision repair facilities that meet or exceed Honda’s commitment to promote the correct, complete, and safe repair of […]April 28, 2016Collision RepairChief University announces updated curriculumMadison, Indiana — April 26, 2016 — Chief University has announced improvements and updates to its curriculum for 2016. Chief University is the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies. Chief University will offer over 60 updated training classes for technicians, estimators and insurance appraisers across North America this year. For a complete schedule and to […]April 26, 2016Collision RepairI-CAR announces 2016 Board of DirectorsHoffman Estates, Illinois — March 21, 2016 — I-CAR has announced its 2016 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in Orlando, Florida. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from different industry segments including collision repair, insurance, the OEM, equipment and tool suppliers, education, and […]March 21, 2016
