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All About Altair: PPG earns 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for sustainable electrocoat technology

Cambridge, Ontario — On Wednesday, PPG announced that it has received a 2024 Altair Engineering for its sustainable electrocoat technology. The Altair Enlighten Award specifically honours sustainability and light weighting advancements in the automotive industry. PPG’s Enviro-Prime EPIC 200X electrocoat was first implemented at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada North Plant in Cambridge, Ontario in […]

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Throwback Thursday: Treschak Enterprises Trade Show 2012

Toronto, Ontario — It’s Thursday, so it’s time for another throwback! Let’s dive into the Collision Repair archives to knock it back to 2012—specifically, the 2012 Treschak Enterprises Trade Show. Take a blast into the past.

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TEV Talks: Hyundai Canada hosts ‘Ted Talks’ style videos to debunk common EV myths

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has launched “TEV Talks,” a play on Ted Talks information sessions aimed at debunking electric vehicle myths. Standing for “Total Electric Vehicle,” Hyundai’s “TEV Talks” is a lineup of videos, available on YouTube, discussing the main concerns of those who are curious or new to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Each […]

Industry Conferences

Lead Them Right: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on September 18 on supporting apprenticeship learning

Toronto, Ontario — On September 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum will be hosting a free webinar on supporting apprenticeship learning. Specifically titled “Supporting Apprenticeship Learning: Build Your Skills,” the webinar will feature speakers from Skill Plan and the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) who will offer […]

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Cultivating Curiosity: Conestoga College and Skills Ontario to host program introducing youth to skilled trades

Guelph, Ontario – Conestoga College and Skills Ontario have partnered up to launch its week-long skilled trades camp in Guelph, Ont., from Aug. 12 to 16. The camp introduces youth entering grades 7 through grade 9 to careers in the skilled trades including welding, truck and coach, automotive service and heavy-duty equipment. Through hands-on activities […]

Events

Paint and Putts: BASF Canada hosts annual golf tournament

Mississauga, Ontario — You won’t find any chipping from BASF-affiliated bodyshops, but there was surely some chipping Tuesday as 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 began as an event for BASF Canada’s automotive refinish team […]

TOWING NEWS

GET BLITZED Ottawa Police Services (OPS) recently conducted a tow truck enforcement blitz across the city, where 40 tow truck were stopped, and 43 charges were laid. Officers were verifying compliance with the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) and requested items like certification, required licenses to operate in Ontario, consent forms, run […]

RECYCLING NEWS

ATLANTIC ADVANCEMENT On June 7 and June 8, automotive recycling industry members gathered at the Rodd Hotels and Resort Charlottetown in Charlottetown, P.E.I. for the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) annual meeting. During the two-day event—which saw 60 attendees—topics covered included green recycled parts, insurer-repairer-recycler relations, EVs and much more. Friday featured panel […]

Counterfeit Cancellations: Mercedes-Benz seized more than 1.6 million counterfeit parts in 2023, according to new report

Toronto, Ontario — More than 1.6 million Mercedes-Benz counterfeit parts were seized in 2023, according to a press release by the automaker. Parts seized included counterfeit brake parts, paper air filters, body and steering parts. The 1.6 million-plus counterfeit parts were seized in over 740 raids worldwide. The number of these raids increased by almost […]

Tuesday Ticker: Rivian reveals Q2 results; AutoCanada set to report Q2 financials Aug. 13

Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, Rivian reports its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, while maintaining its full-year guidance for 2024. Also in this weekly report: AutoCanada preps to announce its own Q2 numbers. Rivian report Rivian’s revenue for Q2 2024, rang up to US$1.16 billion, though the EV maker’s […]

AN ELEVATING EVENT

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AUTOCANADA’S ELEVATION 2024 CONFERENCE CONNECTED INDUSTRY MEMBERS TO GROW FOR THE FUTURE On June 19 to the 21, AutoCanada Collision and Hail held its Elevation 2024 Conference, where guests alike joined together for informative and fun networking opportunities and knowledge sessions all centred around continuing to elevate for the future. The event brought 120 exclusive […]

Alberta Aims: Alberta offering one-time $5,000 tax credit for skilled immigrants in trades

Edmonton, Alberta — As part of the “Alberta is Calling” program, the province is offering up to 2,000 eligible skilled tradespeople with a one-time refundable tax credit of $5,000. The program intends to help mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in the province while encouraging more immigration in the province. The “Alberta is Calling” program was […]

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