Symposium Sign Up: Registration for the 2024 MSO Symposium is now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — Registration is now open for the 13th annual MSO Symposium, set to take place November 4, 2024. This year’s event will feature programming aimed at providing information on the upcoming trends and technologies within the collision repair industry. The symposium will specifically kick off at the start of SEMA/AAPEX in Las […]
Meeting in Mexico: Fix Network to host 2025 Global Conference in Mexico, April 27 to May 1
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network is set to host its next Global Conference at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa resort in sunny Mexico from April 27 to May 1, 2025. The event—which will be nestled in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean north of Cancun—is scheduled to bring together network franchisees, company leaders, […]
A Day of Surprises: CARSTAR MK Auto Group hosts annual Customer Appreciation event 2024
Okotoks, Alberta – CARSTAR Okotoks hosted its annual Customer Appreciation event on June 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a phenomenal turnout of 500 attendees, and over 700 burgers and 200 hotdogs served, at the celebration. The event featured a range of activities catering to all ages and emphasized CARSTAR Okotoks’ longstanding commitment […]
SAAR Setup: Sign-up available for Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers’ fall conference
Whitecap, Saskatchewan — With summer fast approaching, so too is the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers’ (SAAR) Fall Conference close behind it, set to take place on September 5th and 6th at the Dakota Dunes Casino. The fall event will feature a variety of activities, such as a long drive contest at 11:00 a.m. on […]
Rallying At Rhodes: IBIS Global Summit kicks off in Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes, Greece — While Canada may just be beginning to dip its toes into summer, the annual International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) 2024 Global Summit is making waves and offering attendees both fun in the sun, and a chance to meet with members of the industry for some quality conversations all while under the Grecian columns […]
On the Skills Stage: Inside the Skills Ontario provincial competition
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario hosted its annual provincial competition on Monday and Tuesday, where secondary and post-secondary students competed for a chance to be deemed Ontario’s most talented up-and-coming auto body repair or automotive painter. The winners will be announced Wednesday morning at the Closing Ceremonies—but Collision Repair mag was there Tuesday to witness […]
See You at SEMA: SEMA, AAPEX 2024 registration now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — Ring, ring! The lights of Las Vegas are calling, ’cause registration for the 2024 SEMA Show is now open. Interested parties can register for SEMA and the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) here. This year’s SEMA Show will be held Nov. 5 through Nov. 8; AAPEX will run Nov. 5 through Nov. […]
Stampeding Again: Simplicity Car Care prepares for fourth annual stampede party
Calgary, Alberta — The fourth annual Simplicity Car Care stampede party is set to kick off on July 12th with another year of celebrating the industry alongside the Calgary Stampede. The event will take place at Hallmark Autobody from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. MDT. Simplicity’s stampede party will specifically kick off with live music at […]
Partnerships at PBE: 27th annual PBE trade show colourfully connects industry members
Mississauga, Ontario — The Paint and Body Equipment’s (PBE) 2024 trade show brought together industry members in a colourful display of print, product and passion. The 27th annual show took place on April 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Mississauga-Meadowvale hotel and featured 54 exhibiting vendors alongside prizes and giveaways […]
IBIS Approaches: One month until IBIS’s Global Summit 2024
Toronto, Ontario — It is now just a little over a month until the annual 2024 International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit, to take place from May 21st to the 23rd in Rhodes, Greece. The event will specifically be located at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort and this year’s symposium will follow the theme of […]
