Progressive Repair Planning: CWB Group, Canadian Collision Repair Academy invite industry to register for repair planning course; discounted dates available
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Welding Bureau’s (CWB) Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) invite the industry to register for the upcoming four-day Progressive Repair Planning program. This training is aimed at experienced estimators that are proficient with estimating software and web-based applications. Instructors say estimators can gain confidence by acquiring new knowledge on capturing, retaining […]
Fifty-Five Alive: $55k grant gives Manitoba high school safe welding system for automotive students
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba — Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) has received a $55,000 skills enhancement grant that has supplied the school with two welding booths and a welding system. Automotive instructor at PCI, Sean Benedictson says that the school applied for a Skill Strategy Enhancement Equipment Fund (SSEEF) grant last year through the province of […]
What the Weld?!: Webinar wrap-up and review
Toronto, Ontario — Yesterday, guests tuned in to for an exclusive webinar featuring Jeramy Holloway, lead trainer at Spanesi Americas. During the event, Holloway discussed training techniques, the onset of new materials and all of the nitty gritty details when it comes to automotive welding. If you missed the event, don’t fret! Check out the link […]
Industry Insider: The future of collision repair technicians
Toronto, Ontario –– On today’s episode of Industry Insider, sponsored by Pro Spot International, Collision Repair mag’s James Kerr sits down with Russell Duncan from Pro Spot, along with three notable reps that started out on the production floor: Stefano, John and Oliver.
Playing with Fire: Welding fires spark need for improved safety precautions
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — The fire that tore through a Charlottetown, PEI repair facility in late April has since been linked to welding work that was being done at the time. What started as routine repairs in the shop’s garage quickly turned into an inferno that caused the roof of Mechanical Performance Auto Service […]
i4S Extensions: Pro Spot lengthens warranty for popular welder
Carlsbad, California – Pro Spot International has announced a warranty extension program for its popular spot welder, the i4S. All i4S spot welders purchased since 2018 will be given an automatic additional three-year warranty on both parts and labour making all units warrantied for a total of five (5) years. “For 30 years and counting, […]
