A Sticky Situation: Driver’s vehicle covered in tar from unmarked highway construction
Regina, Saskatchewan — A simple denibbing is nothing compared to what one Saskatchewan woman is going through after her vehicle was covered in tar from unmarked highway construction. The driver, Melinda Lee was driving west of Biggar when she approached a construction vehicle with no signs indicating that road work was being done further ahead. “I […]
Make Way for Machines: Automated flagging machines coming to Nova Scotia construction zones
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia – A new novelty is nearing Nova Scotia: automated flagging machines are about to become commonplace tools at construction sites. In a recent statement, Public Works Minister Kim Masland announced the deployment made with the intention of achieving better roadside safety for construction workers at construction sites. The machines–which will be […]
Automakers in Attendance: Rivian to participate in Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce that representatives from Rivian’s Collision Repair Program will be at next week’s highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with Frank Phillips, senior manager of the OEM’s Certified Collision Program, to learn more about these […]
Full Circle: Auto recycler Andrew MacDonald employs tire-derived aggregate in latest construction project
Truro, Nova Scotia — President of Maritime Auto Parts Andrew MacDonald and his wife Katie are taking recycled tires to a new level—ground-level, that is. Since 1996, Nova Scotia’s tires have been processed and recycled by Divert Nova Scotia (Divert NS). According to the organization, more than one million used tires are diverted from the […]
Teijin to purchase CSP, race to mass-market carbon fibre heats up
By Mike Davey Tokyo, Japan — September 14, 2016 — Japanese carbon fibre manufacturer Teijin has big plans. The company has announced it will purchase automotive composite supplier Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) in December 2016. Make no mistake, Teijin’s plans are specifically geared towards providing in-demand materials for automotive construction. A statement from the company […]
