CREATING YOUR OWN ADVANTAGE
When you’re entrepreneurial in nature, the sky is the limit Some people were simply built for business— and you’ll find plenty of them in the automotive aftermarket. It may look easy from afar but, in actuality, it takes clever minds and—above all else, a willingness to learn and grow with this fast-changing industry. We sat […]
Long-Term Success: Eric Léveillé of UAP/NAPA on why shop longevity requires a solid workforce
Montreal, Quebec — May 22, 2017 — Eric Léveillé is the Vice President, Paint and Body Equipment, for UAP, the parent company of the NAPA and CMAX chains of stores. He joined UAP in September 2015. His experience in the industry stretches back at least 20 years to when he was employed by 3M as […]
Competitive Environment: Marvin Gillfillan of BASF on innovation and the steps shops must take for success
Peterborough, Ontario — March 28, 2017 — Executive Vision is a regular feature in Collision Repair magazine, focusing on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy. Recently, we spoke with Marvin Gillfillan, Vice President, Automotive Refinish Solutions, North America for BASF on industry trends, new technologies and BASF’s broad, chemical scope. Collision Repair […]
Executive Vision: Debbie Day and Jack Rozint of Mitchell on industry trends and Mitchell Parts
Peterborough, Ontario — January 22, 2017 — Executive Vision focuses on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy. Darryl Simmons, Publisher of Collision Repair magazine, sat down with Debbie Day and Jack Rozint of Mitchell to discuss Mitchell’s new parts procurement solution, Mitchell Parts powered by uParts, and the trends impacting the industry […]
Executive Vision: Rick Orser of 3M on taking a proactive approach to solving challenges
By Mike Davey London, Ontario — October 25, 2016 — Executive Vision is a regular feature focusing on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. Rick Orser is the General Manager of 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. He […]
Executive Vision: JF Champagne, President of AIA Canada, on his first year and what comes next.
Ottawa, Ontario — August 8, 2016 — Executive Vision focuses on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. Most recently we spoke with Jean-Francois Champagne, President of AIA Canada. Champagne came onboard at AIA Canada in September […]
Executive Vision: Bob Leibel of Sherwin-Williams on collision repair challenges, what’s new in refinish coatings and the Valspar acquisition
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — June 5, 2016 — Executive Vision is a regular feature focusing on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. Bob Leibel is Canada’s Director of Sales and Operations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive […]
Executive Vision: PPG’s Norm Angrove on the need for world-class performance
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2015 — Executive Vision focuses on discussions with key players in the auto claims economy and the auto industry, their views on the present industry and their vision for the future. In this feature, our guest is Norm Angrove, Director, PPG Automotive Refinish Canada. Angrove has more than […]
