🚀 FREE Efficiency Edge Training Workshop – Markham!
Join Collision Repair magazine on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30–9:00 PM at Pfaff Autoworks, 189 Bullock Drive, Markham, ON for an action-packed evening of hands-on training and live demos from top industry suppliers.
This FREE workshop is designed for collision repair technicians, pre-paint and detail specialists, apprentices, and anyone eager to sharpen their skills and explore the latest collision repair tools and products. Expect an intro session followed by multiple demo stations featuring tools and techniques in action. You’ll gain practical insights, enjoy food and networking opportunities, and have the chance to win door prizes—all while connecting with peers and leading suppliers like 3M, PPG, BASF, SATA, RUPES, Evercoat, Flatline, Titanium Tools, Caruk & Associates, Area22 Training, Pfaff Autoworks, and more.
Registration is free but limited to just 80 technicians—secure your spot before it’s gone!
Agenda highlights: Registration opens at 4:00 PM, vendor market and networking run from 4:30–5:30 PM, and body, pre-paint, and detail training takes place from 5:30–9:00 PM.
Schedule for the Body Tech’s
Session #1 -40mins
Titanium (Glue Pulling for 21st Century) Learn the advantages of “Glue Pulling” as well what to look for when using glue, how to identify dents with proper lighting and choosing the correct tabs. Techs will have an opportunity to get hands on and try the latest in GPR technology.
Trainer – Robert Gargaro
Session #2 -40mins
Flatline (BETAG training) Dent pulling – Anatomy of Damage, steel and aluminum damage repairs for modern cars.
Trainer – Kelly Roberts
Session #3 -40mins
3M – Discover the next generation of OEM seam sealers designed for unmatched adhesion, flexibility & factory-grade finishes. Learn how to streamline repairs while meeting OEM standards with confidence.
Trainer – Lucas Humberstone
Session #4 -40mins
Evercoat – Focus on productivity from metal finish to priming. Learn the latest in technology and proper applications, metal prep, mixing ratios, wetting out the surface and sealing polyester before primer.
Trainer – Randy MacLeod
Schedule for Paint/Prep
Session #1 – 60mins
BASF - Efficient Application, learn to maximize your resources through proper spray techniques, equipment set-up and application.
Trainer – Adam Fulton
Session #2 – 60mins
PPG – Proper & accurate color retrieval and matching, utilizing scanning and AI tools to reduce errors and time required to achieve success with color matching.
Trainer -Enrique Villalba
Schedule for Detail
Session#1 -60 mins
Caruk and Associates with Rupes – Techniques for efficient and effective paint correction achieving flawless results. Enhancing skills and productivity.
Trainer – Ryan Beattie
Stay tuned for more info on our amazing door prizes from leading industry suppliers such as:
Register now at: collisionrepairmag.com/15755965
