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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. […]

Industry Conferences

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 […]

People

Petrane for President: Maaco names Frank Petrane as new brand president

Toronto, Ontario — Maaco has announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane as the company’s newest brand president. As noted in a recent press release, before assuming his current role, Petrane served as senior vice president of fleet programs at Driven Brands. He first began his career with Maaco in 2006 as a national account […]

Training

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 […]

Events

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 […]

Events

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, […]

Appointing Ayas: Arslan Automotive announces appointment of Joseph Ayas to company leadership role

Toronto, Ontario — Arslan Automotive has announced the appointment of Joseph Ayas to the role of company leadership as of December, 2024. As noted in a recent press release, Joseph Ayas is an industrial engineer with a background in the operational, commercial and financial fields. Additionally, Ayas comes from an industrial multinational where he worked […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Salim Strategy: Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive and Specialty Coatings North America

Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, AkzoNobel announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive and Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit. According to a recent press release, Salim will report to John Griffin, North America Regional Director and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Salim […]

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