Sweet Times in Saskatoon: SAAR hosts Fall Conference and trade show; closes event with karaoke
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Collision repair industry members were in Saskatoon last Thursday and Friday for the annual Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Fall Conference, which featured the event’s largest ever trade show with more than 200 attendees. Of course, the Collision Repair team was there with our cameras and EV Repair Tour kit. Check […]
Editor’s Note: An ode to industry events
Don Teevens (CCS), Brian Busby (BASF), Gloria Mann (Media Matters) and Chris Chinn (CCS) pose for a selfie at the recent BASF Golf Tournament. By Allison Rogers This industry is always busy—but these last two months have been particularly jam-packed. Between the end of May and now, nearly the end of July, our team at […]
A Memorable Meeting: Fix Network hosts Ontario franchisees for regional meeting, trade show
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network hosted its Ontario franchisees alongside collision industry stakeholders at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale on Wednesday to kick off its regional meeting for the province. Amin Youssef, regional vice president for Fix Network’s Ontario operations, welcomed attendees before Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada, and Daryll O’Keefe, senior vice president for […]
Speakers, Surprises and More: AutoCanada Collision Centres hosts 2023 Conference
Toronto, Ontario — AutoCanada Collision Centres hosted its 2023 Conference last week, where the network’s repair facilities, vendors, OEM and insurance partners gathered for two full days of event programming—and some special celebrity appearances. The festivities kicked off on Wednesday evening with a reception at the Sheraton Centre’s in-house restaurant, 43 Down, followed by a […]
Hangout with Hutten: CSN Hutten hosting charity car show on Father’s Day weekend
Fergus, Ontario — Forty years is a major milestone for any business, and what better way is there to celebrate that achievement than a day of food, fun and cool cars at CSN Hutten’s upcoming charity car show in Fergus, Ont. Supporting the Make-a-Wish foundation and simultaneously celebrating CSN Hutten’s fortieth anniversary, the event will […]
Réseau Rendezvous: Fix Network holds Quebec Regional Meeting and trade show
Mont Tremblant, Quebec — Fix Network’s Quebec franchisees were in Mont Tremblant on Thursday and Friday for their regional meeting, which featured a trade show, a full day of speaker presentations and a charity dinner. The event kicked off with a trade show on Thursday night, where dozens of exhibitors provided demonstrations and up-close looks […]
Music City Meetup: IBIS U.S.A. in Nashville less than two weeks out
Tennessee, United States — IBIS’s U.S. event is already two weeks away and the international collision repair community is geared up for an exciting three-day show in Nashville, Tennessee. Carrying on IBIS’s theme for 2023, “Sustainable Strategies for Success”, the upcoming Nashville show seeks to answer all the questions a bodyshop manager may have about […]
Festivities in Fergus: CSN Hutten to celebrate 40 years with open house, car show for Make a Wish foundation
Fergus, Ontario — Forty years is a major milestone for any business, and what better way is there to celebrate that achievement than a day of food, fun and cool cars at CSN Hutten’s upcoming charity car show in Fergus, Ont. With all proceeds going to the Make a Wish Foundation, the folks over at […]
St. Pat’s in Secaucus: Northeast auto show kicks off in New Jersey on Friday
Secaucus, New Jersey — If you aren’t already on your way to New Jersey for this year’s Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show you had better get moving, as organizers of this year’s event are expecting a record-breaking turnout of at least 6,000 attendees. Filled to the brim with tradeshow exhibitions, educational sessions, and even a […]
The Vibe of Victory: Registration open for 4th annual Dave Luehr Positivity Summit, set for late March
Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s fourth annual Positivity Summit is fast approaching, and with a name like that, how could you not be excited for an event that is sure to kick the aftermarket’s new fiscal year off on the right foot. Featuring talks from trailblazing collision centre operators like Johnny Kloeckes of CARSTAR Edmonton, […]