Stepping Up STEM: A recent panel discussion aims to tackle a lack of women in technology-based roles
Toronto, Ontario – A recent LinkedIn post made by Penny Wise, president and managing director at 3M, celebrated the success of a panel discussion aiming to tackle the conversation of women in STEM roles. The panel, which was held at the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), featured academic and business leaders such as: Emily Agard, Ph.D, […]
Canadian Exclusive: 3M welcomes Collision Repair mag to its brand new Skills Development Center
St. Paul, Minnesota — Collision Repair magazine had the privilege of being the exclusive Canadian media at the grand opening of 3M’s groundbreaking Skills Development Center (SDC) in St. Paul, Minnesota, held on October 11. This state-of-the-art facility is set to become a hub for professional repairer and educator training, addressing the industry-wide need for […]
Crash of the Titans: Debut collision repair competition set for Sept. 23 in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia — An exciting new autobody competition is set to kick off in under two months in Port Coquitlam. Technicians and painters from B.C.’s lower mainland are already preparing for a true Crash of the Titans. The inaugural Crash of the Titans Collision Repair Competition is set to take place at Kirmac […]
Playlist of Progress: 3M exec uses country music hits to explain tech adoption for shop owners
Milan, Italy — Technology and how best to use it was a key theme of last week’s IBIS Global Summit in Milan, where 3M’s director of global strategy spoke to the uncanny parallel between collision repair and country music. Adam Wilt shared with a captive IBIS audience his “playlist” for successful tech integration for a […]
Innovation Station: 3M makes Most Innovative Companies list
Minnesota, United States — 3M was ranked 19th on Boston Consulting Group’s annual Most Innovative Companies list, jumping up 18 spots from last year’s ranking. Boston Consulting Group’s list results are based on a survey of more than 1,000 innovative executives polled in December 2022 and January 2023. Companies are assessed in four areas: Global […]
STACKED TEAM
Organization on a whole new level with 3M’s latest innovation Story by ALLISON ROGERS When you look at your ducks, would you consider them to be in a row? Anyone in this industry is more than aware of the many moving parts that come with running a collision centre; a bodyshop’s gears run consistently, and […]
Bold Claims: 3M wins award at 2022 SURCAR Shanghai Congress as customers strive for ‘lights-out’ paint shop
Minnesota, United States – 3M’s Finesse-it Robotic Paint Repair System has earned the “Award for Technique” at the 2022 SURCAR Shanghai Congress, an award by an international autobody finishing organization recognizing the OEM’s ability to use of artificial intelligence (AI) for autobody finishes. “We have completely digitized this critical operation, which allows for continuous real-time […]
Spring with SAAR: Saskatchewan seasonal forum just three weeks away
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is nearly done prepping for its spring forum, which is slated for Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at the Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in Moose Jaw. The event will kick off Friday at noon Central Time alongside a discussion with Saskatchewan Government Insurance […]
A Powerful Pairing: 3M extends IBIS Global Partner status for three more years
Toronto, Ontario — As international leaders in their respective fields, it seems only natural that IBIS and 3M carry on their fruitful partnership, as the latter announced Tuesday that it has extended its status as an IBIS Global Partner for the next three years. This partnership will see the Minnesota-based manufacturer of just about everything […]
Teamwork makes the Dream Work: BASF Canada, 3M and Toyota Manufacturing named in Canada’s top 100 employers
Toronto, Ontario — Mediacorp Canada Inc. has released its list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023, citing employee accommodations and work life balance as the prime criteria for the rankings. Rather than a bag of chips and a pat on the back, these companies take an active hand in the well-being of their employees. […]
