Collision Repair magazine to publish 2018 Buyer’s Guide; now open for entries
BY CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 25, 2017 — Following the success of Collision Repair magazine’s inaugural Buyer’s Guide and Directory last year, we are now pleased to announce that the highly-praised publication will return in 2018. The guide offers shop owners a key reference for the entirety of 2018, giving them the resources […]
Independent survey confirms Collision Repair magazine top publication in its category
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 23, 2017 — An independent survey from the Independent Publishers of Ontario (IPAO) has confirmed Collision Repair magazine is the top publication in the Canadian collision repair industry. The survey, delivered by email to over 5,800 key influencers and thought leaders in the sector, asked a series of […]
Collision Repair’s new issue looks at the limits of consolidation
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 11, 2017 — The latest issue of Collision Repair magazine is now available in digital release! This issue’s cover story looks at Simplicity Car Care, one of Canada’s newest networks. You may know the founders as some of the people behind the successful Toronto repair chain Prochilo Brothers […]
Live@NACE Automechanika: Business Outlook Conference puts the focus on future of telematics
By Erin McLaughlin Chicago, Illinois — July 26, 2017 — NACE Automechanika hit the ground running this year, with the Business Outlook Conference kicking off the first day at McCormick Place West. Collision Repair magazine is the official Canadian Media Partner for NACE Automechanika. Robert “Bob” Redding of the Automotive Service Association began the conference, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Ton Buechner steps down as CEO of AkzoNobel
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 24, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Tuesday Ticker we look at the recent resignation of AkzoNobel’s CEO Ton Buechner, the impact of rising prices for raw materials on PPG’s results, Sherwin-Williams’ first earnings report since the Valspar acquisition and much, much more! PPG The coatings manufacturer […]
Friday Fun: Hagfish on the highway lead to disgusting accident
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 20, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun we look into what is possibly the most disgusting car accident ever recorded, road rage on the streets of Toronto, the case of a burglar who broke into a bodyshop before breaking out again and much, much more! […]
Survey: Favourite repairs and most common types of vehicle damage
Hamilton, Ontario — July 18, 2017 — “Bumpers. Fast and easy with high profitability.” Many repairers may agree with this anonymous comment left on our most recent survey. The survey focused on common types of repairs and vehicle damage, as well asking survey participants to name their favourite type of repair. A repairer who appreciates […]
International Night Reception at NACE Automechanika to offer global networking opportunities
By CRM Staff Chicago, Illinois — July 17, 2017 — Collision repair is a global business, but repairers do not often have a chance to network with members of the industry from outside of Canada. The International Night Reception at NACE Automechanika offers this opportunity. With more than 600 exhibiting companies and well over 10,000 […]
Survey: Majority of respondents believe a non-technical education is valuable
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 11, 2017 — Collision repair is a business that demands continuous education, but much of this is through upgrade courses, or in some cases by learning on the job. Collision Repair magazine’s latest survey focused on the levels of formal education achieved by readers. Collision Repair magazine runs […]
Survey: Trade show the biggest draw at upcoming NACE Automechanika
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 4, 2017 — NACE Automechanika 2017 is less than a month away. As the official Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika, Collision Repair magazine will be onsite starting on July 26 to bring you all the news from this four-day event. There’s no doubt that the show is […]