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CARSTAR Waterloo-Wellington donates vehicle to St. John Ambulance

By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — December 5, 2017 — The CARSTAR Waterloo-Wellington Business Group has offered a helping hand to local volunteers serving patients in need, with a recent donation to the St. John Ambulance. The CARSTAR locations – including CARSTAR Cambridge, CARSTAR Elmira, CARSTAR Kitchener King St., CARSTAR Kitchener Shirley Drive and CARSTAR […]

PPG-painted vehicles reap honours at SEMA

Strongsville, Ohio -- December 4, 2017 – This year’s SEMA show hosted automotive industry professionals from around the world, with more than 100,000 visitors being treated to displays of custom-built vehicles exhibiting the latest trends in hot colours and advanced finishes. Among the cars and trucks on display were vehicles painted with PPG products, many of which captured prestigious awards at the recent SEMA Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SpeedKore Performance in Grafton, Wisconsin, received a Best of Show award from Ford for its superb 1970 Boss 302 Mustang SpeedKore Performance, built for Robert Downey Jr.

Collision Repair

VeriFacts: Increased discussion between repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital

By Tom Davis Toronto, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — As new technologies change the landscape of the repair industry, increased dialogue among repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital for the longevity of companies within its ecosystem. A packed audience of more than 120 industry stakeholders heard this message at the inaugural Canadian VeriFacts meeting, […]

CARSTAR Calgary locations raise $10,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada

By CRM Staff Calgary, Alberta — November 23, 2017 — It’s the season for giving, and CARSTAR’s collision repairers in Calgary have pulled together to raise $10,000 for Cycstic Fibrosis Canada. The bodyshops joined the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders to support the local community through its ‘Catch for a Cure’ campaign. CARSTAR’s locations donated […]

Awards Ceremonies

Mountain Auto Body owner awarded for ‘outstanding’ community service

By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The long-time owner of Mountain Auto Body in Hamilton, and very active in industry association issues across Ontario, Ed Cummings was honoured at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction 2017 Gala in front of some 800 guests. Cummings was the driving force behind the Hamilton Santa Claus parade […]

NAPA raises $15,000 for charity at Ontario golf tournament

By Tom Davis Richmond Hill, Ontario — November 16, 2017 — NAPA Auto Parts Ontario has raised $15,000 for the Children’s Make a Wish Foundation at its annual golf tournament. The event, which NAPA Auto Parts Ontario holds each year, took place at Richmond Hill Golf Club. People from across the collision repair and automotive […]

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announces SEMA Gold Award winners

For the fifth year, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association team has chosen five exceptional vehicles from SEMA to receive Gold Awards. These awards are given to SEMA cars that the Goodguys considered to best show off the latest hot rodding trends, along with an outstanding attention to detail and admirable craftsmanship.

Prestone: ’72 AMC Javelin AMX made by the Ringbrothers, is one of the SEMA cars awarded with a Goodguys Gold Award. (Photo courtesy of Goodguys)

New product: The Cameleon from Celette

By Alex Dugas Las Vegas, Nevada — November 13, 2017 — Collision Repair magazine got the chance to catch up with Celette for a demonstration during the SEMA Show, where it unveiled: The Cameleon, a customizable fixture-set solution. According to Celette, this new product provides a solution to help keep up with the high volume […]

Celette at SEMA

SEMA now accepting scholarship applications from American students

New this year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarships will be awarded to American high school and part-time students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries.

SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin. SEMA is accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student.

SEMA in Review: Battle of the Builders 2017 feature

A panel of judges named Troy Trepanier champion at the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, November 7. His winning build was a 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan hot rod, “chopped and dropped” in the traditional style, and painted in clean golds and bronzes that accentuate the cars natural body lines—a staple feature of its generation.

The Top 40 Finalists all pose for a photo op in SEMA Central Hall – at the top 40 event, 10 winning ‘young guns’ were specifically honoured (Photo: Barett Poley)

CCIF meetings to look at industry issues

By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — November 8 2017 — Registration is now open for the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meetings in 2018 meetings. The meetings will give key collision industry stakeholders the opportunity to network, share information, and collaborate to develop solutions to common industry issues and challenges. Toronto plays host to the […]

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IBIS 2018 to focus on the power of rebranding and consumer psychology

By CRM Staff Buckinghamshire, UK — November 7, 2017 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in 2018 will focus on the theme of “challenging perspectives.” Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS, which will be held on June 11 to 13. The two-day annual summit will host more […]

IBIS 2018

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