A NOD TO NORM ANGROVE
Longtime automotive refinishing industry executive announces retirement Norm Angrove, who most recently served as the director of Automotive Refinish for PPG Canada, has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2024. 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 […]
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 […]
Lay Off Me! I’m Retiring Here! : Stellantis to offer retirement buyouts to mitigate potential layoff numbers
Toronto, Ontario — You take the good with the bad in this world—for Stellantis workers, the bad comes with the company’s announcement of potential layoffs, however, to mitigate these layoffs, comes some good. Stellantis is offering retirement packages to employees, in the attempt to reduce the total number of job cuts implemented. The initial Tuesday announcement […]
Lavender’s Legacy: Longtime BASF representative Cam Lavender retires
Toronto, Ontario — Last Friday, longtime BASF representative Cameron Lavender officially hung up his coat and retired from the automotive aftermarket. Prior to his retirement, Cam served as the Business Development Manager at BASF Canada—but he has worked at the company for more than 23 years, occupying a spectrum of different roles. “BASF is a […]
Passing the Baton: Ray Curry to become President of U.S. UAW after Rory Gamble retires at the end of June
Detroit, Michigan — The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that President Rory Gamble will retire at the end of the month and Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry will take his place as President for the remainder of the current term. “Rory and I are absolutely committed to making this a smooth, transparent transition for our membership. And […]
Wishing Windom Well: Uni-Select CEO Brent Windom announces forthcoming retirement
Boucherville, Quebec – Uni-Select Inc, the Canadian distributor of automotive refinish and industrial paint, announced Wednesday that Brent Windom would retire as president and chief executive officer of the group. Current Executive Chairman Brian McManus has been appointed as Mr. Windom’s successor and will hold the title of executive chairman and CEO. “Given Brent’s decision, […]
Retiring Right: Owners of Romeo’s Garage and Bodyshop retiring after 50 years in business
Ottawa, Ontario — After decades of hard work and long hours, Romeo and Genuia Donatucci feel now is the time to retire as owners of Romeo’s Garage and Bodyshop and welcome in a new generation. Since 1970, the couple has been repairing cars for over 50 years and they will tell you it’s not easy […]
Art Ewing to retire as Pro Spot sales and marketing director
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 23, 2018 — Pro Spot International announced that Art Ewing will retire as sales and marketing director of Canada. “Art has been not only a member of our team, but a member of the family,” said Ron Olsson, President of Pro Spot. “His knowledge and commitment […]
Earl Cameron of SGI discusses retirement, career and future
Effective December 31, Earl Cameron, Executive Vice President of the Auto Fund, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, is retiring after 44 years of service. The following is an interview between Cameron and Marie Schultz, Communications Consultant, Media Relations, of SGI. Together, the pair explore Cameron’s career path, retirement and future. By Marie Schultz Saskatchewan, Regina — December […]
Baker’s Autobody owners retire from the business after 48 years
By Tom Davis Milton, Newfoundland and Labrador — November 27, 2017 — Following 48 years as the owners and operators of Baker’s Autobody in Milton, Newfoundland and Labrador, John and Joan Baker have decided to retire from the business they constructed using lumber they cut themselves. “This decision didn’t come easy, but after 48 years […]
