CCIF Vancouver puts the spotlight on scanning, accreditation and training
Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2016 — Scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs took centre stage at the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting, the last scheduled for 2016, drew over 300 stakeholders to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. CCIF Vancouver got underway with a welcome reception on […]
Calgary collision repairers riding out economic downturn
By Jeff Sanford Calgary, Alberta — August 10, 2016 — Alberta continues to suffer through a painful economic slump. The price of oil is relatively low. The effects have rippled through the provincial economy creating interesting challenges for Calgary-based collision repair centres. Those living in Alberta have long ridden the cyclic nature of the energy industry. […]
Craftsman Collision opens 40th location
North Vancouver, British Columbia — April 3, 2016 — Craftsman Collision has opened a new location in Rutland, British Columbia, a neighbourhood on the northeast edge of Kelowna. The new autobody facility is Craftsman’s third in the Kelowna area and fifth in the BC Interior. According to Craftsman COO Rick Hatswell, the new Rutland shop […]
