Satisfying Seams: Collision expert weighs in on seam sealing at SEMA education session
Toronto, Ontario — A job well done for a collision repair technician often means a repair that makes a vehicle look like it just rolled off the assembly line, and an industry expert who spoke at this year’s SEMA Show is making it his goal to help tradespeople do just that, starting seam sealers. John […]
Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]
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.
Talking with Tim: Spanesi’s Tim Morgan gives tips for saving space on the shop floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — From Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, Collision Repair mag was on-site at the SEMA Show, where more than 1,900 exhibitors set up extravagant displays to showcase what the modern collision repair world has to offer. Collision Repair editor Allison Rogers stopped by the Spanesi booth and interviewed Spanesi Americas COO Tim […]
Dead Ringer: Mike Ring takes top prize of SEMA 2022 Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — Another successful SEMA Show is in the books and with that, the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition crowned its new champion, Mike Ring, for his 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Pickup. As one of half of the famous Ringbrothers, Ring’s pedigree for car building preceded him at this year’s competition where his […]
Bigger and Better: SEMA 2023 to debut citywide SEMA Week
Las Vegas, Nevada — On the last day of the 2022 show, SEMA announced plans to expand the show into a full-week, citywide celebration of all things automotive, complimenting the ongoing, exclusive trade show. Representatives explained that SEMA Week would be the beginning and culmination of a five-year vision to expand the show into an […]
And then there were four: Final four announced at SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the SEMA Show 2022 winds down, the pool of competition for this year’s Battle of the Builders Competition gets smaller and smaller, as the top four finalists were announced Thursday afternoon. It’s a family affair for the automotive royalty that is the Ringbrothers, as both Mike and Jim Ring have […]
