Collision Repair 23#5

Collision Repair Collision Repair 23#5

THE UNICORN FIX-ALL 2000

WHY SMART INVESTMENTS IN TECH AND MAINTENANCE OUTSHINE THE SEMA SPECTACLE Column by STEFANO LIESSI When you want to consider your return on investment (ROI)—and what better way to invest than buying the latest and greatest ‘Unicorn Fix-All 2000’?! It’s the answer to all of your problems. Of course, you want to make sure you […]

October 16, 2024

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERATIVE AI

A DEEP DRIVE FOR COLLISION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS Column by GAURAV (RAV) MENDIRATTA Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just the stuff of sci-fi movies anymore. It’s here, it’s real, and it’s changing the game for industries everywhere, including ours in the collision world. If you’re still picturing robots taking over, don’t worry—it’s more about making our lives […]

October 16, 2024

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PRAIRIE PARTNERSHIPS

A recap of SAAR’s latest event Several years ago, Jessica Hill-Flaman of Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) asked me why I was doing every single job at our conferences and running myself ragged. It took a while to get that thought through my brain, but eventually I started relying on other people to help carry the […]

October 16, 2024

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SEALS OF APPROVAL

INDUSTRY SPEAKS ON OEM CERTIFICATIONS Story by ALLISON ROGERS Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications have been a widely discussed topic in recent years. With vehicle complexity consistently on the rise, many argue that automakers are simply doing their due diligence to ensure these high-tech systems are repaired to proper functionality, by a technician that has […]

October 16, 2024

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RESHAPING THE ECOSYSTEM

Solera is on a journey to transform the collision claims process as we know it The automotive industry is smack-dab in the middle of some massive transformations. With challenges like vehicle electrification, rising repair complexity, diverse technologies facing the industry, Bill Brower, senior vice president of global industry relations and North American claims, believes the […]

October 16, 2024

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MENTORSHIP MOLDS MASTERY

Jean-Marc Julien is the collision instructor at the Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) in Milton, Ontario. THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORSHIP IN THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY Story by MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS Leadership is critical in our industry. Being properly trained and prepared for a role is one of the biggest contributing factors to ensure a shop’s success. […]

October 16, 2024

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COST CONSIDERATIONS

HOW THE RISING COST OF REPAIRS EFFECT COLLISION REPAIRERS Story by SARAH PERKINS Vehicles are packed with advanced technology—and as such, repair expenses climb higher and higher. These expenses apply pressure to various verticals of the industry. From the intricacies of new electronics to the rising price of specialized parts, collision repairers are facing an […]

October 16, 2024

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GOING INTERSTELLAR

Gabriel Chaippetta and Manny Pacheco, CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies offering PPG Moonwalk system demos CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies are the proud new providers of PPG’s Moonwalk automated paint mixing technology. CHC Paint and Body Shop Supplies is offering demonstrations of the Moonwalk paint mixing technology […]

October 16, 2024

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BOOSTING BODYSHOP PROFITABILITY

3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions automates material tracking, invoicing to enhance profitability Story by ALLISON ROGERS There are three major components of consideration when it comes to 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions benefits, according to Ryan Fuller, digital solutions marketing manager for 3M™. “3M™ RepairStack™ was put together based on requests we received specifically from bodyshops. It […]

October 16, 2024

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DEUTSCHLAND DRIVES CHANGE

AUTOMECHANIKA FRANKFURT SHOWCASES THE FUTURE OF THE AFTERMARKET From September 10 through 14, thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals were in Frankfurt, Germany, for the iconic Automechanika Frankfurt trade show. This year’s event highlighted significant trends in electric mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. Exhibitors presented a vast array of products, including advancements in electric vehicles; ADAS and […]

October 16, 2024

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BIRDIES WITH BASF

BASF CANADA AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH FRIENDS HIT THE GREEN You won’t find any chipping from BASF-affiliated bodyshops, but there was surely some chipping when BASF Canada hosted its annual golf tournament at the Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The tournament has run for 30 years and, according to Mark Huisman, business manager, […]

October 16, 2024

TARGET ACQUIRED

CONSOLIDATED COLLISION SERVICES HOSTS FIRST OF THREE FALL CONFERENCES Consolidated Collision Services (CCS), a division of Consolidated Dealers Co- Operative, held its first of three events in its fall annual conference series, where 86 CCS network members and vendor partners witnessed plans for the network’s future and discussed initiatives to stay ‘On Target’. Tom Langton, […]

October 16, 2024

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