Proof in Plastic: Skilled Trades Ontario to issue certificates, wallet cards to tradespeople and apprentices
Toronto, Ontario — You’re a tradesperson; you’ve worked hard to get where you are and you deserve something to carry with you that proves how talented you are—Skilled Trades Ontario agrees, announcing Monday that more than 200,000 certificates and wallet cards will be given out this summer. To serve both as proof of qualifications, as […]
Lab Technicians: I-CAR to open 4,400 square-metre ‘tech centre’ in Chicago area
Chicago, Illinois — Big things are on the way for autobody technicians in the Chicago-area—big things in the form of a new 48,000 square-foot technical centre, that is. The Chicago Tech Centre, operated through I-CAR, is intended to act as a hub for industry workshops and training for EVs, ADAS calibrations and several other emerging […]
Credential Crackdown: Body techs part of phase one in B.C.’s certification legislation
Victoria, British Columbia — A new set of laws designed to crack down on skilled trades certification in British Columbia was given royal assent on Thursday, officially starting the clock on uncertified auto body techs to get their training in gear. As part of this new legislation, the Industry Training Authority Act will now fall […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision South Central Edmonton
Edmonton, Ontario — For more than 60 years, the Wheaton family has built a solid reputation as a trusted name in Alberta’s automotive business, with 17 dealerships and counting. Recently, the family consolidated its presence in the region’s aftermarket industry by opening its second ProColor Collision location in less than two months. The Wheaton Automotive […]
Refinisher to Freshman: PPG launches Knowledge College™ online training program
Strongsville, Ohio — PPG is taking auto painters back to school with a number of new online training opportunities, as the company launches the PPG Knowledge College™. This new education campaign is boasted by PPG as the “most comprehensive online training program for automotive and commercial finishing systems and professional business development.” “The PPG Knowledge […]
Audi’s Authorization: OEM selects DEKRA as partner for Audi Authorized Collision Repair program
Atlanta, Georgia — Audi of America announced yesterday it has selected DEKRA North America as its partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will work with the OEM’s authorized collision repair program with a focus on compliance, program management, and reporting. It will also audit new facilities in order to grow the […]
Impressions of OEM Certifications
By CRM Staff Toronto, Canada — June 12, 2018 — The findings from our May 30th online survey only skim the surface at understanding what OEM certification actually means to the bottom line of bodyshops across Canada. Popular feedback included: “Any increase in sales is more a result of relationships with local […]
CSN Hutten Achieves I-CAR Gold Class Certification
Fergus, Ontario — January 29, 2018 — With its modern equipment and focus on team training, CSN Hutten recently received I-CAR Gold Class Certification. The highest role-relevant training achievement in the collision repair industry, I-CAR statistics report that only one-in-five repair shops meet the Gold Class standard. “The advances in vehicle technology and equipment are […]
Four more CSN Collision Centre facilities get CCIAP certified
Guelph, Ontario — January 9, 2018 — CSN Collision Centre has announced that four of its centres, all owned by Rob Pavan, have achieved CCIAP certification. The four newly certified facilities are CSN Golden Triangle Cambridge, CSN Golden Triangle Guelph, CSN Regency Kitchener and CSN Regency Waterloo. “This certification solidifies our dedication and eagerness toward […]
Maaco honours Canadian owners at Paradise Island retreat
By Gideon Scanlon Paradise Island, Bahamas — January 9, 2018 — Last October, Maaco franchise owners from across North America traded in their ties for flip-flops and traveled to the Atlantis resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas for the franchise’s annual convention. As he boarded his plane, Maaco Newmarket owner Steve Celli had much to celebrate. […]
