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An Ode to OARA: Exclusive video interviews at the 2023 OARA Convention and Trade Show

Toronto, Ontario — On March 31 and April 1, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show, where representatives from across the aftermarket gathered for two days of learning, networking and good times. Our correspondent and editor, Allison Rogers, stopped by some of the trade show booths to hear what […]

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Music City Meetup: IBIS U.S.A. in Nashville less than two weeks out

Tennessee, United States — IBIS’s U.S. event is already two weeks away and the international collision repair community is geared up for an exciting three-day show in Nashville, Tennessee. Carrying on IBIS’s theme for 2023, “Sustainable Strategies for Success”, the upcoming Nashville show seeks to answer all the questions a bodyshop manager may have about […]

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

JIM SAVAS | SPANESI AMERICAS Spanesi Americas announced that marketing master Jim Savas of Savas Communications has joined the team and will work as a marketing consultant with the repair equipment manufacturer. Savas has more than 40 years of experience representing industry-leading brands like Hot Rod, MotorTrend and National Speed Sports News, including the past […]

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Festivities in Fergus: CSN Hutten to celebrate 40 years with open house, car show for Make a Wish foundation

Fergus, Ontario — Forty years is a major milestone for any business, and what better way is there to celebrate that achievement than a day of food, fun and cool cars at CSN Hutten’s upcoming charity car show in Fergus, Ont. With all proceeds going to the Make a Wish Foundation, the folks over at […]

Golf Gathering: Tickets on sale for 21st annual Crash It Golf Tournament in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta — Grab your clubs from the back of your closet and get ready for one of the Alberta collision industry’s hottest summer events, as registration opens for this year’s Crash It Golf Tournament, returning to Calgary’s Blue Devil Golf Club this August. With registration covering the cost to golf, as well as lunch, […]

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Bodywork Bash: AASP/NJ hosts Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show in New Jersey

Secaucus, New Jersey — As the North American automotive aftermarket collectively wakes from winter hibernation it appears that convention enthusiasm has not waned one bit, as the AASP/NJ’s Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show went off without a hitch this past weekend. Featuring a trade show floor packed with familiar faces from across the collision industry, […]

Clubs Out: AIA Canada hosting two golf tournaments in coming summer

Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced two golf tournaments, promising a summer full of golf, good food, networking and fundraising. AIA Canada’s Quebec Division is hosting a golf tournament on June 1 at the Golf Parcours du Cerf à Longueuil in Longueuil, Que. AIA Canada’s Alberta Division is […]

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St. Pat’s in Secaucus: Northeast auto show kicks off in New Jersey on Friday

Secaucus, New Jersey — If you aren’t already on your way to New Jersey for this year’s Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show you had better get moving, as organizers of this year’s event are expecting a record-breaking turnout of at least 6,000 attendees. Filled to the brim with tradeshow exhibitions, educational sessions, and even a […]

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On the OARA Docket: Convention to feature ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ styled speaker presentations; topics in hiring, sales and more

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— The Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA) is hosting its annual Convention and Trade Show in two weeks⁠—and the event is stacked with informative panels. “[OARA is] taking a more ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ approach to much of this year’s presentations,” explained Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of […]

The Vibe of Victory: Registration open for 4th annual Dave Luehr Positivity Summit, set for late March

Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s fourth annual Positivity Summit is fast approaching, and with a name like that, how could you not be excited for an event that is sure to kick the aftermarket’s new fiscal year off on the right foot. Featuring talks from trailblazing collision centre operators like Johnny Kloeckes of CARSTAR Edmonton, […]

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Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles?

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STATUS REPORT

An update from Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada By Steve Fletcher Last year marked my 30th year in the auto recycling industry, and change has been one constant throughout. It looks like 2023 will be more of the same, but will also show what a resilient, responsive group of businesses […]

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