International Relations: IBIS hosts Global Summit in Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy — Our team was in Milan last week for the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit, where international delegates of the collision repair industry gathered for two-and-a-half days of speaker presentations and ample time for networking among global partners. This year’s Global Summit theme was Strategies for Sustainable Success, centring on conversations […]
Reflect and Report: AIA Canada releases 2022 annual report
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) released its 2022 annual report on Monday, bearing with it a slew of new research on the year ahead, as well as a reflection on the one just passed. “While 2022 began with some lingering headwinds in a few provinces, once spring hit, it was […]
Music City Meetup: IBIS U.S.A. in Nashville less than two weeks out
Tennessee, United States — IBIS’s U.S. event is already two weeks away and the international collision repair community is geared up for an exciting three-day show in Nashville, Tennessee. Carrying on IBIS’s theme for 2023, “Sustainable Strategies for Success”, the upcoming Nashville show seeks to answer all the questions a bodyshop manager may have about […]
Pearl Anniversary: Fix Auto celebrates 30 years in operation
Toronto, Ontario — When most people turn 30, they develop an affinity for frisbee golf and IPAs. When Fix Auto turns 30, a global team of auto industry innovators look back on three decades of expansion and progression for the collision repair world. “Our 30th anniversary is a celebration of the many individuals, organizations and […]
Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver starts today
Vancouver, British Columbia — Today is the first day of the two-day long CCIF Vancouver forum at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, and registration is still open at the time of publication. Packed with presentations from Axalta, Simplicity Car Care, Enterprise Holdings, as well as a talk from frequent Collision Repair contributor, Stefano Liessi, CCIF […]
Fixed In: Fix Network to host national conference in Quebec City this week
Quebec City, Quebec — Pack up your poutine-proof sweatpants and get ready to soak up cutting-edge industry insights, as Fix Network Canada gears up for its national conference in Quebec City after a two year COVID-induced absence. The conference features talks from several high-profile auto industry influencers, including an opening day keynote address from professor […]
Gettin’ Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver less than two weeks out, workshop space limited
Vancouver, British Columbia — We’re only two weeks out from the start of CCIF Vancouver and the time to buy your tickets is quickly running out, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot at this year’s show, which is set to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport […]
Stand Up Speak Out: New arrivals and familiar faces in collision repair
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A Charged Conversation: Upcoming CIECA webinar to feature Mitchell International exec on EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Get plugged into the latest webinar offering from CIECA, as the collision industry advocacy group gears up for a presentation from Ryan Mandell on the latest electric vehicle trends and what they mean for stakeholders. As director of performance consulting at Mitchell International’s auto physical damage business unit, there are few more […]
Simplicity Car Care adds Jose Costa to board of directors
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care announced on Monday that Jose Costas has been added to the collision banner’s board of directors. Before taking his high-ranking position at U.S. restaurant brand Bojangles, Costa served as CEO of optical retailer GrandVision North America, as well as a group president at Driven Brands, giving him a background […]
