A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says
Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]
Tom’s Talk: Tom Bissonnette to be featured on ‘Lessons I’ve Learned’ business panel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Avid readers of Tom Bissonnette’s regular Collision Repair columns will be interested to know that the director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and former owner of Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body will be part of a panel presented by KPMG Canada, slated for Oct. 4. “Lessons I’ve Learned” is an […]
Bon Voyage: Collision Repair mag is headed to the IBIS Global Summit
Monte Carlo, Monaco — If you’ve been looking for insights on the state of the global collision repair industry, stay tuned to Collision Repair mag. We’ll be part of the Canadian representation at next week’s International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in Monaco, where hundreds of collision sector delegates from around the world will gather to […]
For the Youth: NAIT instructor Cecile Bukmeier talks COVID-19 student impact with Deputy Prime Minister
Edmonton, Alberta — In a virtual panel, Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister discussed COVID-19’s impact on young people with a wide array of panelists from Edmonton’s youth community. And Collision Repair magazine’s very own columnist Cecile Bukmeier was a part of the discussion. In the webinar held on June 18, Bukmeier, who is an autobody […]
Adapting in Adversity: Toyota Canada President and CEO on automakers success during the pandemic
Toronto, Ontario — In a speech to key Canadian auto industry influencers, the presidents of Toyota Canada and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) described how Toyota’s culture of corporate agility and resilience positioned the automaker for success during a very challenging year. As the world grappled with several significant issues, Toyota focused on the future: […]
Preparing for the EV Revolution: CIECA Webinar scheduled for January 26
Sanford, North Carolina — CIECA has announced their next webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., CST., titled, “Preparing for the EV Revolution.” The one-hour live broadcast will feature three presenters from different segments of the collision repair industry who will explore the potential impacts resulting in the introduction of electric vehicles […]
Mitchell announces enhancements to diagnostic scanning and more
San Diego, California — June 7, 2017 — Mitchell has announced enhancements to its estimating solutions products related to scanning and diagnostics. The first enhancement clarifies that the stated labour times in Mitchell Estimating do not include labour time specifically related to diagnostic scanning. The current release of the Mitchell Estimating solution will include updated […]
MSO Symposium highlights OEM paradigm shift at NACE Automechanika
By Barett Poley Chicago, Illinois — June 6, 2017 — OEM leaders will show their support for the collision repair industry this year at NACE Automechanika. Industry leaders from Honda, GM, Mercedes Benz and Ford are coming together at the 2017 MSO Symposium to provide their insight on what they are doing to help shops […]
Owner of Better Image Collision named to 40 Under Forty
By Josh White Niagara Falls, Ontario — May 29, 2017 — Josh Kazdan, owner/operator of Better Image Collision in Niagara Falls, has recently been recognized with the annual 40 Under Forty achievement. For the last 14 years, Niagara’s Business Link Media Group has been giving this award to forty individuals under the age of 40 […]
CIIA Vaughan Workshop
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