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Heat How-Tos: Hyundai and Genesis release position statement on use of heat in repairs
While mild and high-strength steel may be heat straightened, no heat may be used for ultra-high-strength steel structural components. For mild and high-strength steel structural components, heat up to 400 degrees Celsius can be used to straighten damaged areas to their original dimensions.
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Scaling the Skilled Summit: Support Ontario Youth to hold first ever Trades and Talent Summit
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Premiums and Penalties: Alberta insurers fined for overcharging, says Superintendent report
Twenty-one insurers have been fined a combined total of three million dollars for regulatory violations. Violations include overcharging customers, compensation of unauthorized insurance agents and unfair acts or practices when handling insurance claims.
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Super Support: PPG donates PPG LINQ refinishing ecosystem to 15 vocational schools globally
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— PPG announced Tuesday that the global coatings company has donated its PPG LINQ™ digital automotive refinish ecosystem to 15 vocational schools across more than 10 countries over the past 15 months. This initiative is part of PPG’s US$2 million commitment through 2025, aimed at addressing the skills shortage and attracting young talent […]
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In the Name of the Next Generation: CARSTAR Don Mor connects with next gen of repairers at Level Up Career Fair
London, Ontario — CARSTAR London Centre (Don Mor) announced its participation at the Level Up Career Fair where it worked to engage with the next generation of professionals in the collision repair industry. The Level Up event occurred at the Western Fair District in London, Ont. in November, and specifically showcased cutting-edge technology in order […]
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Building Bonds: 3M welcomes Canadian industry professionals for body repair training
St. Paul, Minnesota — Collision Repair magazine doesn’t just report on training–we take it seriously. So much so that we sent William Simmons, our own Audience Engagement Manager, to attend the 3M Skills Training Center body repair training this week. 3M Automotive Aftermarket is currently hosting a group of Canadian industry professionals at its Skills […]
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Rail Records: Ford adds Explorer and Aviator rear rail sectioning procedure
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has expanded its available sectioning procedures to include a rear rail sectioning procedure in the 2020-2025 Explorer and 2020-2025 Aviator Workshop Manual. Specifically, during an I-CAR Live from this year’s SEMA Panel Discussion featuring Gerry Bonanni, Ford SR engineer, paint and body, announced the addition of the rear-rail sectioning procedure. As […]
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Premier Progress: Centennial graduate Emily Chung receives Premier’s Award for automotive repair excellence
Toronto, Ontario — On November 25, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Emily Chung, Centennial College alumni and owner of AutoNiche Inc., received a Premier’s award for impacts made in the skilled trades as an automotive service technician. Run in partnership with Colleges Ontario and the province itself, this annual award specifically honours the achievements […]
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Colourful Collab: 3M and Axalta to launch training content for automotive refinishing
Above: Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish; Troy Weaver, director of global refinish, Axalta; and Dave Gunderson, president, 3M Automotive Aftermarket division. Las Vegas, Nevada — 3M and Axalta have announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature […]
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Marking Milestones: Tropicana Community Services celebrates auto body and collision repair pre-apprenticeship graduates
Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Community Services recently celebrated the graduation of its 2023 and 2024 classes in the Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer 310B Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Marking 14 years of the organization’s dedication to skills development in the Canadian collision repair industry, the ceremony highlighted the program’s role in addressing the skilled labour needs […]
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Restoration Realizations: Saskatchewan Polytechnic autobody students restore 1959 Impala
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — In October, Scott Kucharyshen, program head for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s autobody repair program, shared that a class of autobody students successfully restored a 1959 Impala. Collision Repair magazine reached out to Kucharyshen about the project who commented that “at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, each cohort of autobody certificate students undertakes a unique restoration project.” The […]
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Buddy Up: Manitoba to reinstate one-to-one apprentice-journeyperson ratio Oct. 30; Exemptions available, says ATA of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba is reinstating its one-to-one apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio as of Oct. 30, though collision centres may apply for exemption to keep the two-to-one ratio via the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba. ATA of Manitoba President Norm Bruneau said the organization will link the applicable apprenticeship forms on its website. “We’re happy to […]
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