A Nod to Norm Angrove: Longtime automotive refinishing industry executive announces retirement, effective April 1
Toronto, Ontario — Norm Angrove, who most recently served as the director of Automotive Refinish for PPG Canada, has announced his retirement, effective April 1. During his 35+ year career in the automotive refinishing sector, Norm has seen countless new product releases, shop openings, industry events, consolidation in both collision repair and distribution, overall market […]
Drumming into New Role: Chad Melchert joins BASF’s Automotive Refinish Coatings division
Edmonton, Alberta — Chad Melchert was recently appointed as the Account Representative of BASF’s Automotive Refinish Coatings division in Western Canada. “It feels amazing to be welcomed into the BASF family. I’ve always taken great pride in customer service and providing true value to all the situations I’ve been a part of. These core values hold […]
Welcome of the Week: UniglassPlus Elmira opens as part of CARSTAR Elmira
Elmira, Ontario — Uniban, an industry leader in automotive glass repair and replacement, recently celebrated the opening UniglassPlus Elmira. UniglassPlus Elmira is a part of the existing CARSTAR Elmira facility, which is over 7,000 square feet. The team has two fully trained glass technicians and UniglassPlus Elmira is also looking to install calibration services in […]
Shifting Gears – NAIT navigates hands-on learning in unprecedented times
BY JULIA LLOYD Amid the pandemic, many students have been forced to take education into their own hands, pursuing courses from home via the internet—but students of skilled trades don’t have the luxury of remote learning. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive shift in the realms of education as university and college students across […]
Paving the way
BY JULIA LLOYD Rejean Marchand does not dream of success — he works for it It’s rare to come across someone who makes success look easy, and while Rejean Marchand sure does, nothing happens without effort. Rejean, has been the owner of two ProColor Collision centres in Shawinigan and Sainte-Julie, Quebec, from 2009 and 2013, […]
