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A WIN-ning Event: WIN 2025 annual conference opens registrations
Lake Buena Vista, Florida — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that registration for its annual conference is now open. According to a recent press release, this year’s conference, featuring the theme of “Create Your Own Magic,” will be held from May 5th to 7th, 2025 and will take place at the Hilton Orlando Lake […]
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Collaboration Calendar: IBIS releases 2025 event programming under theme ‘Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”
Toronto, Ontario — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its events calendar for 2025, all centred on the theme of “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration.” As noted on the organization’s website, “in 2025, we’re focusing on the transformative power of collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities facing the collision repair industry. […]
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Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States
Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]
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Rail Records: Ford adds Explorer and Aviator rear rail sectioning procedure
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has expanded its available sectioning procedures to include a rear rail sectioning procedure in the 2020-2025 Explorer and 2020-2025 Aviator Workshop Manual. Specifically, during an I-CAR Live from this year’s SEMA Panel Discussion featuring Gerry Bonanni, Ford SR engineer, paint and body, announced the addition of the rear-rail sectioning procedure. As […]
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Among the Stars: CARSTAR hosts Restore the Star summit in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida — CARSTAR’s Restore the Star meeting in Miami this week brought together franchise owners, managers, corporate leaders, and industry partners to discuss key challenges, share insights, and develop strategies to propel the industry forward. Profitability was key to the two-day agenda which gave the group ample time for sharing and discussion. Also discussed […]
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An Autumn Assembly: CARSTAR Quebec’s fall meeting delivers training, networking and fun, says auto banner
Beaupré, Quebec – On November 12 through 13, CARSTAR Quebec franchisees and corporate members gathered at Delta Mont-Saint-Anne for an annual fall meeting that offered insights for the coming year. According to a recent press release, the event kicked off with a partner appreciation cocktail, where over 135 attendees enjoyed a warm and welcoming atmosphere, […]
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Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto in March, 2025. Co-executive Director Steve Fletcher commented that “the CCIF is one of the marque events bringing the entire collision repair ecosystem together, and we […]
Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members
Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom, drawing approximately 15 members from across the province. The event provided a platform for Dagonas to connect with OARA members in an informal setting, allowing him to share […]
Throwback Thursday: Return to SEMA 2011 with archival photos
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, but Collision Repair is prepared to take you all the way back to 2011 with these archival photos from our very own photo collection. Check out the products of yesteryear and vehicles that even 13 years later, still shine. Click here to see […]
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Expo Exploration: Hunter Engineering continuing SEMA experience with online Hunter Expo
Toronto, Ontario — While this year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, Hunter Engineering is aiming to extend the show’s excitement through an online Hunter Expo. Available to both Canadian and American customers, the Hunter Expo will run from November 11 to November 22, and will specifically showcase video demonstrations of new Hunter products […]
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Publisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]
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Day 3 at SEMA: Keystone Automotive wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year; Autel wins awards and more
Las Vegas, Nevada ⁠— Day three on the SEMA Show floor featured just as much splendour as the previous two weeks⁠—and Collision Repair magazine was on the ground to report on the topics relevant to Canada’s collision repairers.  Keystone wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Keystone Automotive was named SEMA Channel Partner of the […]
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