He’s Your Guy: Simplicity Car Care welcomes Guy Trottier As Field Conversion Manager, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec — Simplicity Car Care has announced Guy Trottier will be appointed as the Field Conversion Manager for its Quebec locations. With more than 35 years of experience in the automotive industry and as an I-CAR certified painter and appraiser, Trottier will use his expertise to develop and execute franchisee support and training plans […]
Road Trip Ready: Nearly 50 percent of Canadians are planning road trips this summer
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repair shops may finally get their volumes back to pre-pandemic levels this summer, with nearly 50 percent of Canadians planning to take a road trip over the next few months. The past 15 months have been tough for bodyshops. With more people working from home, restrictions on travel and what seems […]
WIN opens applications for 2016 scholarship program
Leesburg, Virginia — November 4, 2015 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is now accepting applications for its 2016 scholarship program. The organization says it is committed to financially supporting females who demonstrate their desire to excel in collision repair through scholarships that will provide tuition assistance, educational opportunities and enrichment to qualified applicants. Students […]
DeVilbiss unveils DAD-PRO air drying system
Swanton, Ohio — September 24, 2015 — DeVilbiss has announced the release of the DAD-PRO, the latest in its line of desiccant air drying systems. The company says its new unit sports a two-stage filtration process that purges the environment of water, oil and oil aerosols following a paint job. Once cleaned, the air enters […]
Chief launches Structural Holding Package video series
Madison, Indiana — September 16, 2015 — Chief has created an instructional web series highlighting some of the ways the company’s Structural Holding Package can secure a collision-damaged vehicle to a frame rack for repair. Hosted by Chief’s OEM and Strategic Account Sales Manager, Richard Perry, the four-part series walks through all the steps needed […]
ITW Evercoat launches online resource for techs
Cincinnati, Ohio — September 14 — ITW Evercoat has announced the launch of a new website, designed to be a resource for collision centre professionals and technicians. The new site features complete product and technical information–including Safety Data Sheets–on the company’s offerings, such as body fillers and putties, adhesives, sealants, plastic repair product and polyester […]
ITW Evercoat names Chad Cantor as Director of US Sales
Cincinnati, Ohio — September 10, 2015 — ITW Evercoat has announced that Chad Cantor has joined the company as Director of US Sales. Cantor brings over 15 years of sales and marketing experience to the role, where he will be tasked with leading the US sales organization for the Evercoat collision repair chemical business. Most […]
Snap-on launches cordless impact tool
Kenosha, Wisconsin — September 8, 2015 — Snap-on has released the CT8810A, an 18-volt, 3/8-inch lithium cordless impact tool. Featuring a slender design and balanced ergonomic control, the CT8810A is lightweight and compact while providing plenty of power, according to the company. “The new Snap-on CT8810A has an output rating of 230 ft. lbs of […]
Dupli-Color, VHT team up for ‘Garage Challenge’ YouTube series
Cleveland, Ohio — August 13, 2015 — Dupli-Color and VHT will be going head-to-head this summer with the launch of a YouTube series where run-down vehicles will be brought back to life using both companies’ products. Garage Challenge kicks off August 13 on the Dupli-Color YouTube channel, with truck enthusiast Matt Steele acting as host […]
NSF International launches Collision Repair Shop Certification Program
Ann Arbor, Michigan — July 22, 2015 — NSF International has announced the launch of its Automotive Collision Repair Shop Certification Program, designed to verify a centre’s ability to conduct high quality repairs. Collision repairers and industry experts worked alongside NSF International to develop requirements for the program, in accordance with American National Standards Institute […]
