Friday Fun: UK insurers target hotmail users, bodyshops battle gentrification in Vancouver
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 26, 2018 — The UK insurance industry embarrasses itself again, B.C. Liberals are accused of acting with malice on the ICBC file, and bodyshops do battle on gentrification in Vancouver. The war of words between the new government and the ousted Liberals continues in British Columbia continues. The […]
Craftsman Collision appoints Charlotte Wilson as Manager of Calgary South location
By Tom Davis Calgary, Alberta — November 29, 2017 — Knowledge is power, but natural ability is the most important skill of all. That’s the case for Charlotte Wilson, who has been promoted to the position of Manager at Craftsman Collision’s Calgary South shop, despite taking a slightly different route into the trade. Previously an Advised Team Manager […]
Craftsman Collision steps in to right wrong in Calgary graffiti episode
By Jeff Sanford Calgary, Alberta — December 8, 2015 — Another collision repair professional has stepped forward at a key moment to provide goodwill and community support. Calgary residents recently woke up to the disheartening news that vandals had attacked a local LRT station with racist graffiti. Police are looking for two men they say […]
Axalta buffs up China strategy
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2015 — Axalta Coating Systems announced recently that Steve Markevich has been promoted to Executive Vice President. In this new role Markevich will continue as President of the company’s transportation coatings business, but he will also be responsible for Axalta’s operations in China. This is interesting. The […]
Wedge Clamp opens US office with official launch party
Long Beach, California — September 11, 2015 — They came, they saw … and they were impressed. Although technically up and running since February, the official US opening of Wedge Clamp Systems came at a recent luncheon event at the company’s new Long Beach, California headquarters. A group of visitors including car dealers, collision centre owners and insurance company […]
Craftsman Collision expands into US
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 24, 2015 — Craftsman Collision has opened its first US store, located in sunny Long Beach, California. Craftsman Collision, of course, is well-known in western Canada. The company has 38 locations in markets throughout British Columbia and Alberta. The company’s owner, Bill Hatswell, is a well-known figure in […]
Craftsman Group purchases Wedge Clamp Systems
Bill Hatswell, founder and President of the Craftsman Collision chain, has recently announced the purchase of Wedge Clamp Systems. North Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2014 — He liked the product so much, he bought the company. Bill Hatswell’s Craftsman Group of Companies has recently announced the purchase of Wedge […]
