G’Day, John: Symach appoints John Boukouras general manager of Australia operations
Victoria, Australia — Symach, the bodyshop equipment producer is pleased to announce John Boukouras has been appointed as General Manager in Australia, overseeing and supporting SYMACH activities in the Continent. Boukouras will replace current GM Mark Cunningham, to whom the Company is grateful for his intensive activities in promoting the brand throughout the Continent. Boukouras […]
Axalta opens world’s largest coatings research centre
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 8, 2018 — Axalta has officially opened what it believes is the largest coatings research and development centre in the world, its Global Innovation Center located in the Navy Yard of Philadelphia. The 175,000-foot center offers specialty labs, as well as office space. To celebrate the grand opening, […]
GFS’s new Ultra XL paint booth
Toronto, Ontario — June 18, 2018 — Global Finishing Solutions is making a big statement with the release of its Ultra XL paint booth. The Ultra XL, a product from the Ultra paint booth line, features a three-and-a-half metre tall ceiling that is ideal for painting sprinter vans, commercial vehicles and full-sized pickups. […]
GFS appoints Steve Love to manager of parts and filters sales
By CRM Staff Osseo, Wisconsin — April 25, 2018 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the promotion of Steve Love to manager of the parts and filters sales department. “I am honoured to take on this new role as the parts and filters manager at GFS,” says Love. “I look forward to […]
Scotiabank Economics reports that global car sales expected to climb to a ninth consecutive annual record in 2018
Toronto, Ontario — January 30, 2018 — Global car sales are expected to gather speed in 2018, to a ninth consecutive annual record. A further acceleration in economic growth across all regions and healthy financial conditions are expected to extend the sales cycle further. “Stronger economic growth and replacement demand are expected to drive […]
Report: Global collision repair market expected to hit $196 billion by 2020
Felton, California — June 29, 2016 — Global automotive collision repair market size is expected to grow to $196 billion USD by 2020, according to a new report by Hexa Research. This is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 2 percent from 2014 to 2020. Aging fleets and an increasing number of vehicles are […]
IBIS digital magazine offers global view of collision repair
London, United Kingdom — February 28, 2016 — The world is more connected today than at any point in history. Keeping up with advances around the globe can be daunting, but a new publication is helping repairers and other members of the automotive claims economy keep up with worldwide developments. Published by the International Bodyshop […]
IBIS 2016 set to gather industry thought leaders
London, United Kingdom — December 2, 2015 — The IBIS Global Summit 2016 aims to build on the success of 2015, delivering more world class presentations and industry leading information to assist delegates in their forward-thinking approach to business and strategy. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for IBIS, the world’s top […]
Global collision repair market to grow to $196.7 billion USD by 2020
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario – November 5, 2015 — A new report from a consultancy called Radiant Insights suggests the global collision repair market will expand over the years ahead to $196.97 billion USD. According to the authors, the industry will “witness significant growth” owing to increasing number of on-road vehicles. Also spurring business […]
