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New Special Edition Spray Gun from SATA

By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 26, 2017 — The SATAjet 5000 B Sailor was created by Connie Manjavinos, as part of SATA’s 2016 Design Contest. Originally from Colorado, Manjavinos came second in the competition. Inspired by classic pin up motifs and traditional tattoos, the colourful spray gun was developed in cooperation with graphic […]

SATAjet 5000 B Sailor

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DeVilbiss to launch ‘special edition’ superhero spray gun at SEMA 2017

BY Tom Davis Scottsdale, Arizona — October 20, 2017 — DeVilbiss has announced it will launch a new special edition spray gun at this year’s SEMA show. In a statement, the company said the TEKNA Vigilante is themed after graphic novel heroes and is inspired by a lineage of “silent crusaders” with a defined purpose […]

Vigilante spray gun

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Guild 21: George Avery on potential best practices for DRPs

By Tom Davis Newport Beach, California — October 13, 2017 — The latest Guild 21 conference call aimed to create a conversation on how to improve the relationship between shops and insurers in regards to direct repair programs (DRPs). The guest was George Avery, formerly of State Farm, and now an independent consultant. Avery, who […]

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Collision repair and the technology of tomorrow

By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — October 12, 2017 — The automotive industry and the materials it uses are ever-evolving, but how can collision repair shops stay ahead of the curve and ready themselves for new innovations? Ken Boylan, Global Training Manager at Chief Automotive Technologies, will look at the latest cutting-edge technologies in […]

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SEMA Preview: Tom Shay on war and business

By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — October 10, 2017 — Do you ever feel like the industry is a battlefield? Tom Shay might agree with you. Shay uses the teachings of General George Patton to explain how multiple businesses can succeed in the same marketplace. His presentation, “Business Management: If General Patton ran your […]

Tom Shay will present ‘Business Management: If General Patton ran your business’ at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Build-Your-Own Education: SEMA Show reveals top courses for builders

Las Vegas, Nevada -- October 9, 2017 -- Custom vehicles are always thick on the ground at the SEMA Show and this year’s event will be no exception. There will also be numerous educational sessions when the show opens on October 31 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Some of the sessions available at SEMA Show Education Days combine the two, with expert builders from around the world sharing their secrets to help attendees hone their personal vehicle-customizing skills. Rick Love, Vice President of Vintage Air, will moderate the Hot Rod Builders Panel taking place on

Bobby Alloway of Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop will serve as one of the panelists for ‘Builder Peer-spectives: Resto, Hot Rod, Off-Road, Tuner (BD3),’ one of the builder-focused courses at the 2017 SEMA Show.

AWAKE conference looks at gender disparity and filling the labour gap

By Alex Dugas and Erin McLaughlin Edmonton, Alberta — October 4, 2017 — The Advancing Women in Automotive Knowledge Exchange program (AWAKE!) event took place on September 28 in Edmonton, Alberta. The event focused on shared visions and connecting with like-minded people who know where they are coming from and where they want to go. […]

The Advancing Women in Automotive Knowledge Exchange program (AWAKE!) event took place on September 28th in Edmonton, Alberta.Pictured above is France Daviault, Senior Director, Stakeholder Relations at AIA Canada. The Advancing Women in Automotive Knowledge Exchange program (AWAKE!) event took place on September 28th in Edmonton, Alberta.

CARSTAR honours top achievers from across Canada and US

Charlotte, North Carolina — September 24, 2017 — CARSTAR North America recognized CARSTAR owners and business groups from across Canada and the US at the network’s first North America-wide conference. Collision Repair magazine reported earlier on the Canadians honoured as Franchisee of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the winners of the Next Generation […]

Michael Macaluso, President of CARSTAR North America, at the company's recent conference in Charlotte. The network honoured a number of Canadian shops at the event for high achievement.

Fix Auto holds Ontario Regional Conference and Tradeshow

By CRM Staff Mono, Ontario — September 21, 2017 — Fix Auto franchise strategic partners from across Ontario converged on Hockley Valley Resort in Mono, Ontario, for the annual Fix Auto Canada Ontario Regional Conference and Tradeshow. The event drew together approximately 80 attendees to learn about the latest updates to Fix Auto Canada’s operations, […]

A few photos from the Fix Auto Canada Ontario Regional Conference and Tradeshow, and the Fix Auto Masters Golf Tournament. Check out the gallery below for more!

SEMA Student Career Day to focus on job opportunities and industry growth

This October, SEMA will host the 2nd annual Student Career Day, bringing together students who are passionate about the industry and SEMA show exhibitors. Held on Monday, October 30th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, during SEMA, the Student Career Day will draw hundreds of high school and college students from across the country and more than 60 SEMA Show exhibitors.

The 2016 SEMA Student Career Day. The Student Career Day will draw hundreds of high school and college students from across the country and more than 60 SEMA Show exhibitors.

CARSTAR honours long-serving stores at 1NE conference

Charlotte, North Carolina — August 30, 2017 — CARSTAR North America has recognized the anniversaries and accomplishments of some of its longest-tenured storeowners in Canada and the US. The individual stores were honoured at the recently concluded CARSTAR 1NE conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. In total, more than 65 facilities were honoured across Canada […]

Some of CARSTAR's corporate staff, standing before the long list of shops celebrating their fifth, tenth, twentieth or twenty-fifth year as a CARSTAR facility. From left: Karen Rush, Michael Macaluso, and Margie Ford.

Canadians honoured at 1NE CARSTAR conference

By James Kerr Charlotte, North Carolina — August 24, 2017 — More than 1,000 CARSTAR franchisees and industry partners watched as CARSTAR North America handed out its Canadian and US awards together at its 1NE CARSTAR conference, currently underway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three Canadian stores were honoured for their achievements. The […]

Jeff Labanovich (centre) receives the award for CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year at the 1NE CARSTAR Conference. The award was presented by Dean Fisher, Chief Operations Officer (left) and Michael Macaluso, President of CARSTAR.

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