Slippery Seatbelts: Company finds falsified seatbelt test data at former Takata plants
Toronto, Ontario — Joyson Safety Systems’ (JSS) Japan unit said it discovered 1,000 cases of falsified seatbelt test data at two plants it acquired from former airbag maker Takata Corp on Friday. The investigation began in October 2020 and it showed test data on seat belt webbing were falsified at plants in Hikone, Japan and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drumming into New Role: Chad Melchert joins BASF’s Automotive Refinish Coatings division
Edmonton, Alberta — Chad Melchert was recently appointed as the Account Representative of BASF’s Automotive Refinish Coatings division in Western Canada. “It feels amazing to be welcomed into the BASF family. I’ve always taken great pride in customer service and providing true value to all the situations I’ve been a part of. These core values hold […]
Helping Hand: NAPA AUTO PARTS has joined the Collision Industry Foundation Annual Donor Program at the Urgent Care level
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that NAPA AUTO PARTS has joined the CIF Annual Donor Program at the Urgent Care level, which provides support to collision repair individuals who have been impacted by natural disasters or other catastrophic events. “Providing service is at the core of what we do at NAPA […]
‘Unlimited Possibilities Ahead’: OpenRoad Auto Group wins Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for the ninth year in a row
Richmond, British Columbia — OpenRoad Auto Group was listed among Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2021 for the ninth year in a row and earned a top spot within the Platinum Club designation. The 2021 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million demonstrating […]
ADAS Acquisitions: asTech acquires Red EU and Red Autocentres
New York, New York – asTech, a portfolio company under Kinderhook Industries announced the acquisition of Red Limited and Red Autocentres yesterday. Red Limited is a distributor of aftermarket electronic devices designed to run diagnostic tests and calibration services on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Red Autocentres provides automotive diagnostics, calibration and programming services for […]
Linamar fined $200k after employee injured in furnace incident
Guelph, Ontario — Linmar, prominent car-parts maker based in Guelph, Ont., has been fined $200,000 after a worker was hit by a furnace fireball. The incident at Linamar Corporation occurred in October 2018; Ontario’s Labour Ministry says the worker was opening the furnace door to remove a part. “Upon opening the door, a fireball erupted […]
Car-Part.com receives Collision Industry Electronic Commerce company of the year 2017 award
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 10, 2017 — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) Board of Trustees recently presented the 2017 company of the year award to Car-part.com. The association chose Car-Part.com for its dedication to leadership and contributions to the industry. Car-Part.com CEO, Jeff Schroder commented, “CIECA is at the centre […]
