CompaniesSEMACompany OverviewContactAbout SEMALatest from SEMAPeopleBreaking Barriers: Fix Network celebrates women in the industry through highlighted profilesFix Network WorldToronto, Ontario – In recognition of International Women’s Day, Fix Network has released profiles highlighting the efforts of some of...March 7, 2025TrainingHigh School Help: SEMA scholarship and loan forgiveness program open for applications until March 1, 2025February 12, 2025Collision RepairNew Issue Alert: Collision Repair Magazine’s latest issue available onlineToronto, Ontario — The new digital issue of Collision Repair Magazine is here! Packed with the latest trends and insights to have you start 2025 on a good note, this issue features updates on the Consolidated Collision Services team’s recent shuffle; this year’s exclusive Insurance Report Card; reflections on this year’s SEMA show and the latest […]December 16, 2024Trade ShowsNEW AGE TOOLSSEMAEIGHT NEW PRODUCTS SHOWN AT SEMA THAT COULD TRANSFORM YOUR WORKPLACE Story by ALLISON ROGERS The SEMA New Product Awards are a highlight of the automotive industry, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and tools that push the boundaries of performance and design. This year, a remarkable selection of over 1,600 products competed across 18 diverse categories, each […]December 12, 2024Trade ShowsGLITZ AND GLAMOUR GALORESEMAA LOOK BACK ON SEMA 2024 This year’s SEMA Show—which took place from November 5 to 8, 2024—was a testament to the power of coming together as an industry, surrounded by the glitz and glamour that only Las Vegas, Nevada can offer. More than just a showcase of the latest products and innovations, the SEMA […]December 12, 2024HomeGRATITUDE, GROWTH, AND GOALS FOR 2025With EVs, ADAS, and OEM standards shaping our path, the journey ahead begins with proper training and a commitment to safety By DARRYL SIMMONS With 2024 coming to a close, it’s a time to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached and the challenges we’ve faced in Canada’s collision repair industry. It’s been a year of […]December 11, 2024TrainingRail Records: Ford adds Explorer and Aviator rear rail sectioning procedureToronto, Ontario — Ford has expanded its available sectioning procedures to include a rear rail sectioning procedure in the 2020-2025 Explorer and 2020-2025 Aviator Workshop Manual. Specifically, during an I-CAR Live from this year’s SEMA Panel Discussion featuring Gerry Bonanni, Ford SR engineer, paint and body, announced the addition of the rear-rail sectioning procedure. As […]December 3, 2024Trade ShowsThrowback Thursday: Return to SEMA 2011 with archival photosToronto, Ontario — This year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, but Collision Repair is prepared to take you all the way back to 2011 with these archival photos from our very own photo collection. Check out the products of yesteryear and vehicles that even 13 years later, still shine. Click here to see […]November 13, 2024Trade ShowsExpo Exploration: Hunter Engineering continuing SEMA experience with online Hunter ExpoToronto, Ontario — While this year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, Hunter Engineering is aiming to extend the show’s excitement through an online Hunter Expo. Available to both Canadian and American customers, the Hunter Expo will run from November 11 to November 22, and will specifically showcase video demonstrations of new Hunter products […]November 12, 2024Trade ShowsPublisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]November 8, 2024ADASDay 3 at SEMA: Keystone Automotive wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year; Autel wins awards and moreLas Vegas, Nevada — Day three on the SEMA Show floor featured just as much splendour as the previous two weeks—and Collision Repair magazine was on the ground to report on the topics relevant to Canada’s collision repairers. Keystone wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Keystone Automotive was named SEMA Channel Partner of the […]November 7, 2024Collision RepairOne Giant Leap for Refinisher’s Kind: PPG showcases Moonwalk automated paint mixing system in the ‘Moon Van’ at SEMALas Vegas, Nevada — PPG is showcasing its innovative Moonwalk automated paint mixing system at SEMA. The technology is housed in the distinctive “MoonVan” at booth 81255, just outside the Convention Center. The Moonwalk system, part of PPG’s LINQ digital ecosystem, demonstrated advanced paint-mixing technology designed to enhance efficiency and precision in automotive refinishing. Attendees […]November 7, 2024ProductsNews from the New Product Showcase: SEMA announces Best New Products Award winnersLas Vegas, Nevada — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners this morning during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. More than 1,600 products were entered into the 18 different Showcase categories […]November 5, 2024Trade ShowsSeen at SEMA: AkzoNobel unveils Ridler award-winning Dave Kindig build on Day 1 of SEMA Show; New product award winners announced and much moreLas Vegas, Nevada — The 2024 SEMA Show officially opened on Tuesday, setting the stage for more than 2,400 exhibiting brands to interact with members of the automotive aftermarket on one of the industry’s grandest show floors. Collision Repair’s first visit of the day: a special vehicle unveiling at AkzoNobel’s Central Hall booth. The coatings […]November 5, 2024Trade ShowsRust Valley Rendezvous: Meet Mike Hall and Cassidy McEown at SATA’s SEMA Booth #31017Las Vegas, Nevada — Attention, SEMA attendees! Stop by the SATA booth #31017 in the South Hall Upper at the SEMA Show for an exciting opportunity to meet two stars of Rust Valley Restorers! At 3 p.m. PT on both Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, Mike Hall and Cassidy McEown, two stars from the HISTORY Channel’s […]November 5, 2024
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