Springtime Supply: Auto maintenance shops see surge in traffic and repairs
London, Ontario — Spring tends to be a busy time for the auto shops—even amid a global pandemic—as drivers switch from Winter to Summer tires. However, according to a CBC article some London, Ont., auto shops are beginning to notice an increase in battery issues and brake work, on top of the tire change demand. […]
Bumpy Ride: Manufacturing sales slip 1.6 percent in Feb., according to StatsCan
Toronto, Ontario — A new report from Statistics Canada shows that the manufacturing sector has already started to see sales starting to dip, with figures dropping by 1.6 percent in February. Canadian manufacturers saw a glimpse at recovery in January, when the industry saw an overall 3.4 percent bump in sales volume; the highest peak […]
Short end of the Longshore: Mfg. groups calling for intervention amid strike planned for Port of Montreal
Toronto, Ontario — With the labour disputes at the Port of Montreal coming to a head, leading the longshoremen to announce a partial strike for April 13, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) is calling on the federal government to intervene to ensure service continuity at the port. A shutdown at this, one of the country’s […]
Industry News – CRM 20#2
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS An active voice in the debate surrounding vehicle data rights, the CAR Coalition, a U.S.-based lobbying group advocating for “Right to Repair” legislation for collision repairers, has released their organization’s Call-to-Action. The CAR Coalition released a video where they outlined their call on government to draft consumer-minded legislation that aligns with […]
The McManus for the Job: Uni-Select to appoint Brian McManus as Executive Chair
Boucherville, Québec — Leaders in the world of automotive refinishing industry, Uni-Select, is excited to announce that Brian McManus is to be appointed Executive Chair of the company’s board of directors later this spring, according to a press release from Thursday. McManus is set to officially take on the position following an election among the […]
Lordco Annual Tradeshow set for April 1-30, online
Toronto, Ontario – Lordco Auto Parts has announced that it’s thirty-first Annual Tradeshow is a go for this April. Taking advantage of an online platform for the second year in a row, the Lordco Annual Tradeshow is set to take place over the course of the entire month of April. “We want participants to enjoy […]
Remember the Name: Nominate the next inductee into SEMA’s Hall of Fame
Diamond Bar, California — On Jan. 26, 2021, SEMA announced that they are now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame award. SEMA established the Hall of Fame award in 1969 to honour the outstanding persons in the automotive specialty industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness, and accomplishments, on a national basis. “It is designed […]
Mitchell releases its Q1 industry trends report
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 12, 2019 – Mitchell released its Industry Trends Report for the first quarter of 2019. The topics that were discussed in the report included, the impact of 5G wireless, automobile design changes that are positive for the environment, and how technology can improve claims outcomes. In “5G: What […]
WIN is calling for new board members
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – January 25, 2019 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is seeking out new board members and is now accepting applications. The WIN board of directors provides overall strategic direction for the WIN and is responsible for making policy decisions that execute on WIN’s vision and mission. “Volunteering for board […]
Top event headlines of 2018
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 21, 2018 — A lot of events have happened over the course of 2018. From conferences, to charity events, the automotive industry is always attending to something. To wrap up the year, Collision Repair has prepared some of the top event headlines that resonated with the Canadian collision […]
