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OEM Certifications: Page 37
BMW to demonstrate carbon fibre repair at NACE 2016
Anaheim, California — July 21, 2016 — BMW and Ford have both signed on to conduct several demonstrations each at the upcoming NACE 2016 Expo. The manufacturers join numerous suppliers and vendors who will demonstrate their latest innovations. NACE 2016 takes place August 11 to 13 at the Anaheim Convention Centre. Demos are great opportunities […]
Equipment demos stampede into Calgary
By Mike Davey Calgary, Alberta — July 18, 2016 — Technological advances and new OEM materials may leave some repairers feeling like they’ve been caught in a stampede. That makes Calgary an especially appropriate city to host the latest Color Compass equipment event. The event, held at Color Compass training centre in Calgary drew repairers […]
Mike Anderson to lead scanning panel discussion at NACE 2016
By Mike Davey Anaheim, California — July 18, 2016 — Scanning is a hot topic in collision repair, with a number of OEMs calling for scans to be performed both pre- and post-repair to ensure all repairs have been performed safely. The American arms of Honda, Nissan and Toyota have all made it clear that […]
eMarketing Sherpas announces free email templates
Poway, California — July 16, 2016 — eMarketing Sherpas has announced free access to 12 email templates to help collision repairers communicate OEM certifications to consumers in their local market. The OEM email templates are included in the company’s Demand Engine suite of services. They are also available for download from the eMarketing Sherpas website […]
CSN–Kingston achieves I-CAR Gold Class
Kingston, Ontario — July 12, 2016 — CSN-Kingston has achieved I-CAR Gold Class status. A statement from the facility says the investments in people, training and equipment are ongoing, and will help to carry this family business into the next generation. CSN-Kingston is owned and operated by Pat and Patty Stenson. They founded the facility […]
Dan Young joins Collision Diagnostic Services
Plano, Texas — July 11, 2016 — Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) has announced the appointment of Dan Young as Vice President Sales and Marketing. Young will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and business development. Young has more than 33 years of management experience in the insurance and automotive industries. He served most recently as a […]
Fenix Parts reports loss, but improved business
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 5, 2016 — Auto recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has announced its first quarter 2016 results this past week. While the company reported a loss, the underlying business seems to be doing well. The company recorded a net loss of $41 million for the quarter, or $1.97 per share. […]
Will we see a ‘tremendous’ shift to aluminum?
By Mike Pickford Peterborough, Ontario — July 5, 2016 — Lightweighting is still a concern for the OEMs, leading at least one expert to predict there will be a real push over the next decade to revamp the way vehicle exteriors are designed and made. During a recent Auto Care Association webinar, IHS Automotive forecaster […]
Sika Automotive grows North American team
Madison Heights, Michigan — June 21, 2016 — Sika Automotive has made a number of additions to its North American team, on both the sales and technical sides. John Beckwith joins Sika as Application Engineer – Structural Technology, reporting to Ray Helferty, Engineering Group Manager. Beckwith will focus in new technology development, project launch, and […]
FCA issues statement on necessity of pre- and post-repair scans
Troy, Michigan — June 13, 2016 — The US-based branch of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a statement confirming that scans before and after any repairs are essential. Even something as simple as disconnecting the battery means the vehicle needs to be scanned, according to the statement from FCA. FCA also cautions against the […]
NACE reveals details for OEM training sessions
North Richland Hills, Texas — June 8, 2016 — The veil has at last been lifted. NACE has released details for the OEM training sessions that will take place at NACE 2016. This year’s event is set for August 9 to 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center and promises to feature record involvement and expanded […]
Providence Equity takes majority stake in OEConnection
By Jeff Sanford Cleveland, Ohio — June 6, 2016 — OEConnection has announced a deal that sees Providence Equity Partners acquiring a majority equity stake in the company. According to terms of the deal, Providence Equity will take a 50 percent stake in OEConnection; two of the founding investors, Ford and GM, will reduce their […]
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