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Jeff McFadden of Service King joins IBIS line-up

London, United Kingdom — December 20, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced a new speaker for the IBIS 2017 Global Summit. Jeff McFadden, President of Service King, is uniquely placed to talk with authority on several key issues affecting the current market, including the skills shortage and what Service King is […]

Jeff McFadden, President of Service King, will present at IBIS 2017.

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NACE Automechanika hits the road with Commitment to Training events

Chicago, Illinois — December 7, 2016 — NACE teamed up with Automechanika Chicago in September, as reported by Collision Repair magazine. The inaugural NACE Automechanika Chicago show will take place July 26 to 29, 2017 in Chicago, but the organization has certainly been busy in the meantime, running a number of one-day training events through […]

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Sam Piercey Foundation will help apprentices achieve their best

By Barett Poley Oakville, Ontario — December 7, 2016 — Budds’ Collision Services will hold its annual Christmas party December 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. This year, the traditional event will also help to raise donations for the newly founded Sam Piercey Foundation, supporting young collision repair apprentices in the industry. The foundation […]

Sam Piercey and his beloved wife Diane. The Budds' Christmas party this year will help to raise donations for the Sam Piercey Foundation.

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OARA Convention preview: Paul D’Adamo on how inventory may be choking your business

By Barett Poley Markham, Ontario — December 7, 2016 — It’s Canada’s biggest event dedicated to automotive recycling, and this year’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention promises more events, speakers and attractions than ever before. The OARA Annual Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for March 30 to April 1, 2017 at Hilton Toronto/Markham […]

Paul D'Adamo will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming OARA Convention.

Collision Repair

SEMA issues calls for speakers and seminar leaders

Diamond Bar, California — December 6, 2016 — You’ve expanded your knowledge of the industry over the years and now it might be time to share it with your peers. SEMA has announced it is now accepting applications for seminar leaders for the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place October 31 to November 3, 2017, in […]

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White & Peters Kelowna and Vancouver Trade Shows 2016

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Global View: Inside China’s collision repair industry

By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — November 24, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) draws together key influencers and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss the trends and factors impacting the collision repair industry both at home and abroad. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. We […]

China has been very quick to develop a comprehensive set of mobility services around taxi-hailing platforms, chauffeur services, ride sharing, car sharing, and peer-to-peer car sharing. This may lead to a situation where the country has fewer car owners than at its peak, but more vehicles on the road.

Mitchell hosts annual P&C Conference

San Diego, California — November 20, 2016 — Mitchell held its annual Property and Casualty Conference recently at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas. The gathering of experts in auto physical damage, auto casualty and workers’ compensation insurance claims served as a platform for Mitchell to share insights and listen to their customers […]

Alex Sun, President and CEO of Mitchell, delivers the opening keynote at the Mitchell 2016 Property & Casualty Conference.

Stepping up: Calgary repairer helps little girl get back on her feet

By Barett Poley Calgary, Alberta — November 18, 2016 — A little girl with cerebral palsy will soon be able to walk for the first time in her life, thanks to a donation from a shop in Calgary. The collision repair shop, Rachid’s Auto Sales, has restored and customized a Fiat 500 for auction. The funds […]

Rachid El Madawi, Julia Khaled, and the Fiat 500 El Madawi's shop refurbished for auction. Proceeds from the auction will help to pay for an operation Khaled needs due to her cerebral palsy.

NACE Automechanika to offer no-cost training opportunities

Santa Monica, California — November 16, 2016 — NACE and Automechanika announced in September that they would join forces to run a combined show in July 2017. NACE Automechnika has just released the first details of no-cost training opportunities that will be available at the first show, taking place July 26 to 29, 2017 at […]

NACE Automechanika 2017 will take place at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

Alex Hunter to serve as keynote presenter at IBIS 2017

London, United Kingdom — November 15, 2016 — Anticipation is already building for the 2017 IBIS Global Summit with the announcement that Alex Hunter will serve as one of the keynote speakers. Alex Hunter is a branding and customer experience expert who was part of the founding team of award-winning US airline Virgin America. He […]

Alex Hunter, former global head of online for Virgin Group, will serve as a keynote presenter at IBIS 2017.

OARA conference to feature Hollander Training Summit, Paul D’Adamo as keynote

London, Ontario — November 9, 2016 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is already gearing up for its conference this spring and the event promises to offer recyclers even more than in previous years. The annual OARA conference is the largest automotive recycling event in the country, frequently drawing attendees from other provinces. First, […]

The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association has named Paul D’Adamo of Recycling Growth as the keynote speaker for the 2017 OARA Convention.

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