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Diving In: Lordco kicks off second day of annual tradeshow in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia — Like a good soup, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual Tradeshow is even better the next day, as the part supplier’s thirty-second event serves up a second helping of auto industry excitement on Tuesday. When attendees weren’t drawn to the impressive spread of food and drinks that come with their tradeshow admission, […]

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Product Report: EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner

Atlanta, Georgia — After an exciting weekend showing it off at the Northeast Tradeshow in New Jersey, EZ Universal Wheels is excited to officially unveil the EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner, for use by repair shops and tow operators. The two products, the latter of which won a SEMA award this year for best new […]

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Auto Alley: Magna International to open new $50 million plant in Chatham, Ont.

Chatham, Ontario — Not one to be left out of the recent Ontario manufacturing mayhem, Magna International has announced its plans to build a new auto parts plant in the southwestern city of Chatham. The global auto parts supplier expects the new $50 million facility to employ 150 people who will make battery enclosures for […]

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Product Report: Polyvance Bumper Mate 3

Rainsville, Alabama — Polyvance announced its new 6077 Bumper Mate 3, a multi-use work surface earlier this week. The Bumper Mate 3 features a work surface of heat-resistant, textured composite laminate over an 11-ply Baltic birch core for extreme strength and durability. The work surface features strategically-placed slots for securing workpieces to the top using […]

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In the Spotlight: Lordco’s 32nd Annual Tradeshow on for April 4-5 in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia — One of western Canada’s biggest names in auto parts supply is returning to the big stage as Lordco Auto Parts announced that its Annual Tradeshow is back on for April 4-5 at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, B.C. The tradeshow, known to draw crowds of more than 20,000 […]

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In Memoriam: Sean O’Regan of O’Regan Automotive Group dies at 53

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — The Canadian collision repair community shared a tremendous loss last week as news came to light that Sean O’Regan, CEO of O’Regan’s Automotive Group, died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 53. O’Regan was the third-generation CEO of his family’s company and his passing coincides exactly to […]

Back in Business: Canadian manufacturers experiencing growth as health measures lift

Toronto, Ontario — As the omicron wave of COVID-19 begins to subside and public health measures are lifted across many provinces and regions, some new industry data is showing that production for manufacturing is trending upward. Reaching its highest level since November of last year, the IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose […]

Up at Uni-Select: Company beats analyst estimates with Q4 2021 results

Boucherville, Quebec — Uni-Select reported its financial results for Q4 2021 last Friday, noting it “ended the year on a very strong note” with sales rising 9.3 percent to $400.2 million, ahead of the $394 million analysts had anticipated. Uni-Select’s net earnings for the quarter increased by $14.1 million to $9.0 million, while adjusted earnings […]

Why Not Both: PPG 2021 colour report shows increase in two-tone finish popularity

Toronto, Ontario — When it comes to automotive paint, it seems drivers are having a tough time settling on just one colour as PPG released its 2021 automotive colour popularity report which shows that North Americans have developed an affinity for two-tone finishes. PPG’s press release issued alongside the report suggests that progression in the […]

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AUTOMOTIVE COLOUR TRENDS IN 2022 Monochrome tones remain king—but not among consumers Story by KATE NG Modern automotive coatings are more complex than ever— radar detection, EV sensor compatibility and supply chain issues are some of the factors companies must consider before developing the colour hue itself. Most customers don’t see that though—pretty colours are […]

High Velocity: Jeep unveils new paint colour for 2022 Wrangler

Toledo, Ohio — The folks at Jeep have proudly proclaimed their love for yellow with a new paint colour for the 2022 Wrangler model year, called “High Velocity” yellow. The shade toes the line between neon yellow and lime green and also features an almost metallic-like finish. The automaker unveiled the new paint hue alongside […]

Pit Pals: PPG renews sponsorship of Team Penske ahead of NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Toronto, Ontario — Automotive paint developer PPG is doubling down on its bond with the racing world, announcing that the company has renewed its sponsorship with Team Penske and two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden. Newgarden is set to take the wheel of the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES later […]

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