Collision Repair 21#6

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LET’S CHUGGA-CHUGGA CHANGE THINGS UP

It’s time to get the transformation train moving By ALLISON ROGERS We are part of an industry with many moving parts, several connecting checkpoints and numerous verticals, in which effective conversations are required for the deal, job—the entire relationship—to go smoothly. It’s integral, as the industry nears an unavoidable intersection, that we work together with […]

December 22, 2022

RECYCLING NEWS

AUTO RECYCLERS IN ORLANDO Recycling delegates from all corners of the globe gathered in Orlando, Florida, in September for the annual Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Trade Show. With almost 1,000 in attendance, this was the world’s largest auto recycling event for auto recyclers. One of the highlights from the event came from eBay […]

December 22, 2022

TOGETHER IN TRURO

Atlantic auto recyclers connect at 2022 Convention Story by ALLISON ROGERS The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) welcomed the fall season by hosting its 2022 convention—marking the organization’s first official gathering since pre-pandemic days. Despite Hurricane Fiona’s sweep of the Maritimes—which occurred just days before the convention—50 dedicated recycling industry stakeholders made it […]

December 22, 2022

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TOWING NEWS

STILL ON THE HOOK As the one-year mark on several overhauls to Ontario’s towing industry approaches tow truck operators looking to reapply as OPP-requested services are on the hook to complete their own electronic criminal record checks following a series of updates to the provincial program. This is a new addition to the application specifying […]

December 22, 2022

REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC

DEMER’S DEBUT CSN Demers is the latest addition to CSN Collision in Quebec. Acquired in 2010 by Bemac Autobody and owned by Joe and Danny Frangione, CSN Demers is a part of a 60-year legacy built on quality repairs, honesty, and professionalism. The challenges brought by new innovations create opportunities for them to continuously improve […]

December 22, 2022

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REGIONAL NEWS | ATLANTIC

FIONA’S FURY Initial estimates by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicate that Hurricane Fiona has caused at least $660 million in insured damage, according to the Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. According to IBC, Hurricane Fiona is the costliest extreme weather event recorded in Atlantic Canada, and the tenth worst in Canada when measured […]

December 22, 2022

ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS

EXPERIENCE POINTS In the fight to attract new skilled trades workers to Canadian industry, the Ontario government has announced the launch of a new travelling, skills-focused, career fair geared toward students from Grades 7 to 12. With its debut event at Mississauga’s International Centre, Ontario’s labour minister is not mincing words, saying “Ontario is facing […]

December 22, 2022

MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS

CAT SCRATCH While much of the nation sits in a state of powerlessness regarding catalytic converter theft, a triple-threat partnership between the province, the police and Winnipeg Crime Stoppers has greatly curbed theft rates in Manitoba, and its efforts are becoming more expansive. As per a series of amendments to the Scrap Metal Act, the […]

December 22, 2022

ALBERTA | REGIONAL NEWS

SEATS AT SAIT Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) auto body program is among three training institutions in the province due to receive a boost in classroom funding, thanks to an investment announced on Sept. 23. In addition to NAIT, Portage College and its many campuses, SAIT’s auto body technician and automotive service technician programs […]

December 22, 2022

SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS

PRAIRIE UPGRADES The province may be famous for flatness, but Saskatchewan leads the way in new Canadian vehicle sales this past August, according to recent stats from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). While most provinces saw light vehicle sales decrease in August 2022, the prairie province recorded an estimated 3.5 percent increase in sales for the […]

December 22, 2022

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BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS

BASH IN BURNABY After what felt like an eternity of COVID-19 restrictions, FinishMaster B.C. was finally able to hold its twenty-second annual trade show over the second week of September, as more than 250 guests gathered for the festivities and returned home with armfuls of gifts and prizes. The automotive refinishing company held their annual […]

December 22, 2022

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A WIN FOR CANADA’S COLLISION COMMUNITY

Women’s Industry Network to open Canadian chapter For those unfamiliar with the not-for-profit, WIN works with many women— and men—in management roles; individuals seeking strategies on how to improve retention for female employees and attract more women to the sector. Through the organization’s focus, WIN aims to sustain a healthy dialogue that continues to advance […]

December 22, 2022

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