In Memoriam: Evan Charles Miller, 1984-2024
Fort Erie, Ontario — Collision Repair is extending sincere condolences to the entire Miller family and the Miller’s Auto Recycling team regarding the sudden loss of Evan Charles Miller. The operator of Miller Metal in Fort Erie, Ontario, Evan was a self-taught metal fabricator for more than nine years and was responsible for a number […]
Distribution Contribution: ProSpot names Color Compass as 2023 Distributor of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — ProSpot International has recognized Color Compass as its 2023 Canada Distributor of the Year. ProSpot International noted that Color Compass received this award as a result of aiding in refocused efforts in bringing equipment solutions to customers. A focus on mobile weld stations, rivet and bonding stations, along with an emphasis on […]
In Memoriam: Dave Savoie of Kavia Auto Body
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Dave Savoie of Saskatoon’s Kavia Auto Body died suddenly on March 7, at the age of 40. Savoie spent his career in the automotive industry, spending time as a technician, a manager and a partner. He obtained a Red Seal journeyman technician certificate and a business administration certificate, according to his obituary. […]
In Memoriam: Jeff Silver, I-CAR leader responsible for Canadian expansion, dies
Toronto, Ontario — The American and Canadian collision repair communities are saddened to hear about the passing of Jeff Silver, who died on Friday at the age of 80. According to John Van Alstyne, CEO of I-CAR, Jeff was a pioneer for education in the collision repair industry and helped expand the company into Canada […]
Barrie’s Most Trusted: Ray Stephenson of Top Shops Barrie dies
Barrie, Ontario — Join the Top Shops Auto Body Supplies family in saying farewell to owner and founder Ray Stephenson, who died Friday at the age of 75. Ray, who first opened his auto body supply store in Barrie in 1980, leaves behind a legacy far surpassing even the decades he spent serving jobbers in […]
In Memoriam: Randy Sarchuk, 1960-2022
Regina, Saskatchewan — Randall “Randy” Sarchuk, automotive painter and former paint rep for Reineking Paint and Color Compass, has died. Randy’s family announced his untimely passing last Friday; he died on March 12, 2022, at 61 years old. Randy was a longtime member of the automotive aftermarket and a familiar face to collision repairers in […]
In Memoriam: Sean O’Regan of O’Regan Automotive Group dies at 53
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — The Canadian collision repair community shared a tremendous loss last week as news came to light that Sean O’Regan, CEO of O’Regan’s Automotive Group, died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 53. O’Regan was the third-generation CEO of his family’s company and his passing coincides exactly to […]
Farewell Frank: Linamar founder Frank Hasenfratz dead at 86
Guelph, Ontario — Frank Hasenfratz, founder of Guelph, Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer Linamar, has died at the age of 86 years old. Hasenfratz, a survivor of the Hungarian Revolution, was surrounded by family as he finished his battle with cancer on Saturday. Using his skills as a toolmaker and machinist, Hasenfratz managed to start a […]
In Memoriam: Bob Greenwood of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre dies, 71
Surrey, British Columbia — The Canadian automotive aftermarket bids farewell to Bob Greenwood, 71, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre, who died of a heart attack in Surrey, B.C. last Thursday. This news was first reported by Auto Service World. A coach to many, Greenwood wielded a powerful voice in the automotive […]
In Memoriam: Remember aftermarket veteran Jack Kligman
Burlington, Ontario — The Canadian collision repair community joins together in sending off Jack Kligman, veteran of the automotive aftermarket, who died on August 18, 2021 at the age of 75. Jack Samuel Kligman spent more than 35 years in the automotive aftermarket working as National Sales Manager for six equipment manufacturers over his career. […]
