COVID-19 Coverage
Check out our articles below to stay up-to-date on how the collision repair industry is reacting to COVID-19. Looking for something specific? You can find an updated list of resources our resource page.
Manufacturing Masks: Magna, Linamar and Martinrea to produce 10,000 ventilators for Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Three of Canada’s largest automotive suppliers have agreed to assist in the
Coronavirus Closures Extended: Canadian automakers extend plant closures
Toronto, Ontario — Automakers Honda, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are extending plant closures by
Keeping up with KIA: KIA’s update on COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — KIA Canada has released tips for the automotive industry amid the COVID-19
Axalta Provides Update in Response to Coronavirus Impact
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta Coating Systems has provided an update regarding the impact of the
Color Compass’ Cautions: Coatings company issues precautionary measures to customers
Toronto, Ontario — Color Compass has issued a statement to its customers amid the COVID-19
Prevention Intentions: Fix Network’s COVID-19 guidance
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network has issued a statement regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has
Special Deliveries: SATA has your back amid crisis
Toronto, Ontario — SATA Canada is ramping up its efforts amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis,
To Customers: CARSTAR issues statement amid COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR has issued a statement to its customers amid COVID-19. “At CARSTAR,
Who Can Operate? CARI offers recycling tips amid COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries has issued a statement to its
Purexall 10: Rexall Laboratories’ heavy-duty degreaser and disinfectant is tested to be effective against SARS-CoV-2
Toronto, Ontario — In response to the current pandemic, Rexall Laboratories and Chemicals identified the
Remote Assistance: Opus IVS awarded patent for pass-thru remote diagnostic system
Detroit, Michigan — Opus IVS has been awarded patent for a pass-thru remote diagnostic system. The
A Breath of Fresh Air: Hyundai Motor Group develops air-conditioning technologies to maintain clean air in vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Motor Group announced three new technologies to improve the air quality
Backseat Safety: The next generation of Mercedes S-Class to include rear seat airbag
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes Benz has announced an optional rear seat airbag in the next
Conferences in the Cloud: IBIS launches digital conference platform
London, United Kingdom — On July 23, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) launched its all-new
Colouring the Future: Canadian kids find solutions for world issues in Toyota’s national design competition
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian children find solutions for the world’s most pressing health, social and
One Person’s Paper, Another’s Paint: AkzoNobel and recycling company use paper waste in paint
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has been working with Alucha, a company that develops innovative recycling
Virtual Painting: BASF’s new virtual AUVOTs display automotive coatings in the digital world
Mississauga, Ontario — Since automotive paint is one of the most complex colour themes to
Rapid Response: GM observes benefits to 3D printing amid pandemic
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors typically relies on 3D printing to help launch new vehicle
