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WHAT DID I SEMA?

A glimpse into the future Column by STEFANO LIESSI The AAPEX/SEMA Show is one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nev., it consistently draws a crowd of more than 100,000 car enthusiasts and industry insiders. If we narrow in on the collision industry, I will hazard a […]

February Festivities: IBIS Middle East to be held Feb. 7-8, 2023 in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its 2023 event for the Middle Eastern region, to be held Feb. 7, 2023, and Feb. 8, 2023, at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre. The event is set to feature a “more dynamic format,” said IBIS, with interactive high-level […]

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AFTERMARKET EMBASSY

SEMA’s hottest ticket drew in leading decision-makers from Canada’s aftermarket Veterans of the SEMA Show are well aware of the fact that, while the crowds of the show floor are great and exciting, and the cars and products are neat—AIA’s Canada Night is truly the place to be during the first week of November. […]

SEEN AT SEMA

The world of collision repair, all in one place The North American automotive aftermarket industry’s biggest show was back and in full form this year, as the team from Collision Repair ventured out to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show 2022, from Nov. 1 to 4. After speaking with literal hundreds of members of our […]

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A Powerful Pairing: 3M extends IBIS Global Partner status for three more years

Toronto, Ontario — As international leaders in their respective fields, it seems only natural that IBIS and 3M carry on their fruitful partnership, as the latter announced Tuesday that it has extended its status as an IBIS Global Partner for the next three years. This partnership will see the Minnesota-based manufacturer of just about everything […]

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Date at the Delta: CCIF Toronto 2023 tickets on sale, early bird prices until Dec. 20

Toronto, Ontario — Forget the holidays, it’s time to start counting down the days until CCIF Toronto, as tickets for the often-anticipated event recently went on sale, with early bird pricing on offer until Dec. 20. A regular ticket purchased before the fast-approaching deadline will get you into this year’s CCIF conference, but an upgrade […]

Stand Up Speak Out: What do YOU seek from industry events in 2023?

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An Intimate Gathering: Montreal auto show to go ahead with reduced space, many major OEMs absent

Toronto, Ontario — Organizers of the 2023 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) are assuring prospective attendees that the show will go on, as supply chain disruptions putting strain on OEM inventories have many automakers skipping out on this year’s auto show season, with Calgary forced to call off its event altogether. “To date, the show […]

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Satisfying Seams: Collision expert weighs in on seam sealing at SEMA education session

Toronto, Ontario — A job well done for a collision repair technician often means a repair that makes a vehicle look like it just rolled off the assembly line, and an industry expert who spoke at this year’s SEMA Show is making it his goal to help tradespeople do just that, starting seam sealers. John […]

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Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]

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SEEN AT SEMA

BODYWORX BRINGS YOU ALL THE HOTTEST SIGHTS BY ALLISON ROGERS AND MAX REID The energy was palpable on the show floor; hardly any face was without a beaming smile. The iconic Las Vegas SEMA Show was surely back in full force this year. The team from Bodyworx Professional was all over the Las Vegas Convention […]

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Suspiciously Similar: SEMA exhibitor selling knock-off SATA shut down by police, assets seized

Las Vegas, Nevada — A Chinese paint hardware company is paying a high price for counterfeiting after the global paint giants at SATA spotted PHX Refinish Co. selling copycat versions of the German company’s products on the SEMA Show floor earlier in November. SEMA Show attendees got a surprise show with their convention ticket this […]

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