Welcomes of the Week: CSN Collision welcomes CSN Carignan to its network
Carignan, Quebec — According to a recent press release, CSN Carignan has officially become part of the CSN Collision Network. A 3,700 square foot auto body facility serving the 50,000 residents of the Carignan community since 2022, CSN Carignan’s owner and General Manager, Samuel Gomes is excited to take this next step on his collision […]
Mandell on the Mic: Mitchell International claims director to present top collision trends during Jan. 25 webinar
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that its next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, January 25. The webinar, entitled “Top Collision Industry Trends to Watch in 2024,” will take place at 11 am PST; 1 pm CST; and 2 pm EST. A one hour session, the webinar will also […]
Coatings Experts on Stage: BASF to host four education sessions at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada – According to a recent announcement, BASF will be supporting the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education at this year’s SEMA show by delivering four education sessions aimed at discussing the recent challenges faced by the collision repair industry. During the event–which runs over the course of October 31 […]
First Action: Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) announces time study survey addressing unpaid administrative time issue
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) will focus on addressing the issue of unpaid administrative time by conducting a comprehensive time study among its members. The study will be conducted as a result of the council’s recent member survey which prioritized the top three issues facing the Canadian collision repair industry: […]
Friends and Forums: CCIF Toronto kicks off with networking reception
Toronto, Ontario — Members of the Canadian collision repair industry were together in Toronto last night as Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) kicked off its Toronto event. This marked the first year the event was held in Toronto since 2020. CCIF held events in Montreal and Vancouver in 2022, but pandemic restrictions prevented the organization […]
Much Ado About Change: IBIS Global Summit session centres on ideas to change the industry
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — One of the repeated topics during last week’s IBIS Global Summit speaker sessions was the industry’s attitudes toward widespread change. A forum on the topic, entitled, “Achieving Collaboration is an ongoing challenge, but what are the opportunities the collision industry has to “Optimise” business results?” was presented on June 16 by Advantage […]
Knaus Coming to CONNEX: Chad Knaus, NASCARcChampion crew chief joins top industry speakers at annual CIECA CONNEX Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina — Chad Knaus, NASCAR champion crew chief and current vice president of competition for Hendrick Motorsports, will be a guest speaker during the upcoming CIECA CONNEX Conference. The theme of this year’s in-person conference is “Racing to the Future: The Digital Transformation of the Collision Industry.” Presentations will focus on current and […]
Crash It: 2021 Calgary Regional Appraisers Southern Hospitality Invitational Tournament set for August 25
Calgary, Alberta — This year’s Calgary Regional Appraisers Southern Hospitality Invitational Tournament (CRASH IT) golf tournament will take place on August 25, 2021 at the Hamptons Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta. The CRASH IT tournament began in 2002 as a social event for people in the collision repair industry. It has now evolved […]
The ‘New Normal’: CIECA webinar guest says industry should not ‘fight’ AI
Toronto, Ontario — On Thursday, CIECA held a webinar on the future of AI in the collision repair industry. Driaan du Toit, vice president of strategy and development at Solera hosted the webinar, alongside Evan Davies, Solera’s chief technology officer (CTO). The two covered a variety of topics ranging from the impact of COVID-19, to […]
Infrared Info: Global Finishing Solutions released a free guide on infrared drying
Toronto, Ontario — Global Finishing Solutions has released a free guide on how short wave infrared (IR) drying technology can speed up shop’s operations. As the number of work orders and competitors in the collision repair industry continues to rise, body shops must find a way to increase throughput while maintaining quality. Both are achievable […]
