SEMA in Under a Minute: See our one-minute show floor recap
Las Vegas, Nevada — Anyone that’s been to the SEMA Show knows that it is impossible to see everything in one day—let alone one week. With five massive halls and sprawling outside lots to explore, plus tens of thousands of booths, builds and people to see—you have to have a dedicated plan and a stringent […]
We’re at SEMA: Visit Collision Repair mag at Booth #34233 in South Hall Upper
Toronto, Ontario — It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the 2023 SEMA Show has officially begun. The Collision Repair mag team is stationed at Booth #34233 in South Hall Upper—but we’ll be all over the show floor all week long, buzzing about with our cameras. Plus, stay tuned to our social media channels, daily […]
Judge in the House: Collision Repair magazine editor Allison Rogers selected as SEMA Global Media Awards judge
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair magazine is excited to announce that its editor, Allison Rogers, has been selected as a judge for the prestigious Global Media Awards (GMA) at the 2023 SEMA Show. This recognition reflects our editor’s expertise, influence, and significant contributions to the collision repair industry. The SEMA Show, one of the […]
A Night at the Symposium: MSO Symposium 2023 set for Oct. 30, early bird tickets open next week
Toronto, Ontario — If the SEMA Show is the collision industry’s annual family dinner, consider the MSO Symposium to be the delightful appetizer that precedes it; that is, a can’t-miss event and opportunity to network with some of the top multi-shop owners in the North American industry. Registration will soon open for this exclusive industry […]
Suspiciously Similar: SEMA exhibitor selling knock-off SATA shut down by police, assets seized
Las Vegas, Nevada — A Chinese paint hardware company is paying a high price for counterfeiting after the global paint giants at SATA spotted PHX Refinish Co. selling copycat versions of the German company’s products on the SEMA Show floor earlier in November. SEMA Show attendees got a surprise show with their convention ticket this […]
Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]
NOVUS, No Problem: Rick Nedens, NOVUS Glass, on changes in glass repair, ADAS solutions at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — As one of the pioneering companies of the modern auto glass repair procedure, Collision Repair had to stop by the booth of NOVUS Glass on the SEMA Show floor this year, as the Fix Network subsidiary was out in force, promoting its brand and showing off how the glass sector is […]
The Stealthy Solution: KECO Body Repair’s Chris White on paving the way for paintless repair
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair caught up with Chris White, president of KECO Body Repair, on the SEMA 2022 show floor, where we talked with him about what his company is doing to make repairs easier, and less-invasive, for the sake of both technicians and customers.
The Finnish Finish: Auli Parviainen of Car-Rep talks spray paint and sustainability at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a one-on-one chat on the SEMA 2022 show floor, managing director of Car-Rep Auli Parviainen walked Collision Repair through how the company’s new two-component product delivers a superior spray while minimizing waste, thanks to its unlimited potlife, as well as how environmental sustainability plays into to the Car-Rep culture.
A Hunter’s Precision: John Peron, Hunter Engineering, on breaking down ADAS complexity at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Join Collision Repair for an in-depth chat with John Peron, managing director at Hunter Engineering, on how the company is striving to take the stress out of managing ADAS in the collision repair process. We caught up with Peron at his company’s booth at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
