Collision Repair 22#4

Collision Repair Collision Repair 22#4

WHEELS OF FORTUNE

Is it time for a National Association for Collision Repair in Canada?

August 2, 2023

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

DAVID GILES, POWEREDEV TRAINING AND CONSULTING David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. Giles has more than 30 years of experience in collision repair, is Red Seal AST certified and has worked on hybrid/electric vehicles for more than 15 years. He […]

August 2, 2023

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FIX NETWORK CANADA IS GROWING

Evolving to meet aftermarket car care needs of today and tomorrow. FIX Network Canada is continually growing – the number of shops, our team and, of course, our expertise. With more than 500 shops in Canada dedicated to providing collision, mechanical and glass repair coast-to coast, we are also proud of our global network expansion […]

August 2, 2023

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INDUSTRY NEWS

SEE YOU AT SEMA Registration for the 2023 SEMA Show is officially open. This year’s annual trade event and industry week will take place from October 31, 2023 through November 3, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Those interested in attending can register online at semashow.com/register. MAKING SPACE With all Ontarian eyes fixated on […]

August 2, 2023

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OEM NEWS

CROSSED WIRES According to Plante Moran’s OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study, there is “rising tension” between OEMs and suppliers, largely due to increased risk to short-term cost recovery issues, production scheduling and supply chain disruptions as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. “These are compounded by long-term strategic issues suppliers have, related to adequate […]

August 2, 2023

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BUSINESS NEWS

PRICING PARADIGM The Boyd Group reported increases in its Q1 sales, driven by “higher repair costs due to increasing vehicle complexity…increased scanning and calibration services and general market inflation,” said the company. CEO Tim O’Day told investors during the earnings call that most of the company’s scanning and calibrations are completed by third-party sublets, though […]

August 2, 2023

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INSURANCE NEWS

A PROUD FIRST Big things are happening south of Thunder Bay, as multi-generational shop owner and former Collision Repair cover star Roy Pelletier revealed that his facility will soon become the fifth Intact Rely Service Centre in Ontario—and the very first on First Nations territory. While preparations for the rebrand and eventual relaunch of his […]

August 2, 2023

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

DEFECTS-B-GONE A Toronto-based startup says it’s using tech innovations to detect slight changes in the automotive spraying process to avoid defects and reworks caused by changing colours or poor surface finishes. Mazlite’s cloud-based sensors measure assembly line spray patterns every few minutes to ensure thickness levels are correct. The device can also detect dirty nozzles […]

August 2, 2023

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A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

For Curtus Larson, reliable is more than just a word on the sign Story by MAX REID Never being satisfied is a common theme among athletes and performers at the top of their field. Broke a record last year? Great—so how are you going to top that this season? How are you going to follow […]

August 2, 2023

A BIG WIN FOR CANADA

The future of welding in Canada is about to be rewritten, as Crescent Industries and Telwin embark on an extraordinary journey of innovation and excellence together. This groundbreaking collaboration combines Telwin’s exceptional expertise in welding machines, cutting systems, and battery chargers with Crescent Industries’ strong market presence and commitment to excellence. Together, they are poised […]

August 1, 2023

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Friendly faces at Fix Network’s Golf Tournament Photos by WANJA MANN Fix Network held its partners’ favourite golf tournament of the year on June 13, where Fix’s franchisees and industry partners gathered at the Glencairn Golf Club. The weather was perfect; the greens were perfectly hydrated, and the collision industry crew was ready to take […]

August 1, 2023

INDUSTRY IN ITALIA

IBIS hosts Global Summit in Milan Photos by DARRYL SIMMONS Collision Repair magazine’s publisher, Darryl Simmons, recently attended the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in Milan, Italy, where collision repair stakeholders from across the world gathered to discuss trending topics in the industry and network on the world stage. Of course, this magazine […]

August 1, 2023

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