Combat for a Cause: Date set for annual Treschak axe throwing tournament supporting local legion
Fonthill, Ontario — It’s nearly that time of year when Jamie Treschak of Treschak Enterprises brings together his community of Fonthill together for a day of barbecue, prizes, and most importantly—throwing axes. As a dual-threat aftermarket expert and stage combat instructor, Treschak knows exactly how to rally a group around a cause, as he gears […]
Paint and Progress: PPG scores 4.5 of 5 on Newsweek greatest workplaces list
Toronto, Ontario — Newsweek put out its 2023 list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” recently, which saw global paint developer PPG come away with an impressive score of 4.5 out of five for the 52,000 employee-strong company. Poring over more than 389,000 company reviews in the process, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group determined PPG to be […]
Finish Line in Sight: Uni-Select achieves Investment Canada Act approval in LKQ acquisition process
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select announced Thursday its receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, moving the company one step closer to closing its acquisition deal with LKQ and its numbered company. “The above-mentioned approval satisfies the closing condition regarding the Investment Canada Act set forth in the arrangement agreement between Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and […]
Potential in Printing: IBIS 3D printing task force head lays out research goals and timeline
Toronto, Ontario — Parts shortages have become the new normal and yet 3D printing has yet to be adequately explored as a possible solution—until now, as the head of an IBIS task force tells media that the relatively new fabrication technology is next on his agenda. Owner of Imagine Additive Consulting and IBIS-appointed task force […]
Tech Teachings: One week out from Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit is officially only one week out and stakeholders from across the collision industry are gearing up for what is expected to be a truly insightful day of discussion and education. The rapid-fire summit, lasting only two hours, is set to feature bite-sized talks from the director […]
Fixing for a Fiesta: IBIS Latin America 2023 set for July 13, running alongside Automechanika Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico — IBIS Latin America is making its triumphant return to Mexico City this year, again running in conjunction with INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico, according to a Wednesday afternoon update from organizers. “We are delighted to be returning to Mexico City for our 2023 event,” said IBIS Worldwide CEO Jason Moseley. “After the […]
Checks and Balances: Uni-Select, LKQ acquisition passes antitrust requirements, awaiting U.K. approval
Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select and LKQ say they are pleased to announce they have gotten the green light from the Canadian Competition Bureau to go forward with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select, first announced in February. Additionally, the waiting period mandated under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired, meaning that Uni-Select has achieved […]
Niche Market: Car leasing company developing speed-dating app for car lovers only
London, United Kingdom — Tired of dates asking about your personality, hobbies and all those other boring conversational icebreakers? Now you and your date from the “Speed Dating” app can hyper fixate on the latest and greatest cars—if you find one, that is. Created by a literal car leasing company from the United Kingdom, Speed […]
The Future is Bright: Skills Canada Ontario 2023 autobody and car painting winners announced
An auto collision competitor, working his craft at the Toronto Congress Centre. Photo by Bill Speed, Skills Canada Ontario Toronto, Ontario — The winners for Skills Canada Ontario 2023 have been released, with technical committee chair Bill Speed of Action Appraisals saying that this year’s competition featured some of the best setups and most skilled […]
Work in Progress: P.E.I shops still fixing Hurricane Fiona damages six months after onset
Photo by Steve Bruce, CBC Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Autobody shops on Prince Edward Island are still recovering from damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona, with some shops reporting massive repair backlogs that could take a year to clear. In an interview with the CBC, Dave Gaudet, owner of Fix Auto Charlottetown and former Bodyworx […]
