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Tesla approves Pro Spot SP Series MIGs for aluminum welding

Carlsbad, California — December 18, 2016 — Pro Spot has announced the recent Tesla approval of the SP Series MIG Welders including the SP-5 Smart MIG and the new SP-5.3 Double Pulse 3-Phase Smart MIG. These welders are approved for aluminum welding during structural repairs on Model S and Model X. “Congratulations to the entire […]

Pro Spot has announced that its SP Series MIG Welders have received approval from Tesla for aluminum welding.

Collision Repair

Honda’s Chris Tobie provides insight into new welding guidelines

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 12, 2016 — Chris Tobie, Collision Repair Diagnostic Director at American Honda, recently outlined changes to the company’s policy regarding the welding of high-strength steel during the latest Guild 21 teleconference, presented by Verifacts Automotive. Tobie knows what he’s talking when it comes to collision repair. He joined […]

Chris Tobie of American Honda discussed the latest welding guidelines during the recent Guild 21 call, including new restrictions on the use of weld-thru primer.

Collision Repair

Polyvance adds Canadian reps, launches fifth-generation plastic welder

Toronto, Ontario — November 22, 2016 — Polyvance has made two major announcements, introducing new Canadian distributors and the launch of its fifth-generation nitrogen plastic welder, the 6085-C Nitro Fuzer Nitrogen Welding System. Dan Dominato of Precision Marketing and his team of sales representatives will introduce Polyvance’s line of nitrogen plastic welders and plastic refinishing […]

Kurt Lammon, President of Polyvance (left) and the team from Precision Marketing: Dan Dominato, Dan Bernier, Brent Wingrove and Tom Racz.

Collision Repair

Strong bonds: Collision 360 hosts plastic repair training event

By Barett Poley Toronto, Ontario — November 17, 2016 — Collision 360 and Polyvance held a free training session at Collision 360’s facility to demonstrate the feasibility of repairing plastic parts as opposed to replacing them. The training session was attended primarily by autobody professionals and focused on using Polyvance’s plastic welding technology. “The system […]

Kurt Lammon of Polyvance and Dan Dominato of Precision Marketing conducting the training session at Collision 360. Check out the gallery below for more photos!

Collision Repair

Pro Spot kicks off manufacturer rebate promotion at SEMA

Las Vegas, Nevada — November 1, 2016 — Pro Spot is kicking off a special promotion during the 2016 SEMA Show. Pro Spot will send a manufacturer’s rebate cheque directly to every customer who purchases a qualified unit before November 30, 2016. “This is a great program for those collision repair shops who are reinvesting […]

At Pro Spot's booth at the 2016 SEMA Show. From left, Lorinda Teague, Customer Service Manager; Russ Duncan, Equipment Specialist and Art Ewing, Sales and Marketing Director for Canada.

Collision Repair

Spanesi to host KC Mathieu, give away Q5 welder at SEMA

Las Vegas, Nevada — October 19, 2016 — Spanesi is sweetening its SEMA exhibit this year with an appearance by KC Mathieu of KC’s Paint Shop and by giving away a high-ticket item: a Spanesi Q5 3 Torch Synergic Pulse Inverter MIG/MAG Welder. The welder is signed by KC Mathieu, and he will draw the […]

KC Mathieu of KC's Paint Shop and Tim Morgan of Spanesi. Mathieu, probably best known for his appearances on the TV Show Fast N' Loud, will make several appearances at Spanesi's booth at the SEMA Show.

Car-O-Liner to showcase virtual welding, 3D shop experience at SEMA Show

Wixom, Michigan — October 12, 2016 — Car-O-Liner has revealed its plan for the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show. The company’s booth will feature new products, live demos and giveaways. Among the highlights are the Brilliant Solutions Advanced Materials Bay and a virtual welding simulator. Car-O-Liner’s booth is #11339 in the North Hall Collision Repair section. […]

Car-O-Liner's booth at SEMA 2015. This year the company's presence will include virtual welding, a 3D shop experience and live demonstrations.

Chief launches MI200T squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder

Madison, Indiana — May 5, 2016 — Chief has introduced the MI200T, an all-new squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder for repairing high-strength steel. “The new MI200T has all the features shops need to efficiently and properly repair vehicles made with high-strength steel and adhesives,” says Mickey Swartz, Director of Global Product Management for Chief […]

Chief has introduced the new MI200T.

Students sample painting, welding and plasma cutting at Ontario skills competition

By Mike Davey Waterloo, Ontario — May 3, 2016 — The Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) kicked off yesterday at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario. This year’s event includes 67 competitions and over 2,100 participants from high schools and colleges across Ontario, making it the largest skilled trades and technologies competition in Canada. An estimated […]

Competitors and judges at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, currently taking place at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario.

Acura Canada launches NSX certification program

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — April 29, 2016 — A new OEM certification is coming to Canada. In fact, it’s already here. Acura Canada has recently rolled out a certification program designed for its 2017 NSX. The NSX series has always been technologically advanced. Originally the vehicle was designed to meet or exceed the […]

Acura Canada has launched a new program for the 2017 NSX. Repairs to the vehicle have strict requirements.

Honda revises criteria for ProFirst program

By Mike Davey Markham, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — Honda Canada has issued revised criteria for its ProFirst program. According to a statement from Honda Canada, the objective of this program is to provide recognition to collision repair facilities that meet or exceed Honda’s commitment to promote the correct, complete, and safe repair of […]

CSN-Dana’s Collision Center qualifies on welding certification

By Chris Gerics Fredericton, New Brunswick — April 19, 2016 — CSN-Dana’s Collision Center has announced that two of its techs have successfully completed I-CAR’s Structural Parts Steel Welding Series certification. Adam Robinson and Troy Copeland are now I-CAR qualified in Steel, Structural Steel and Aluminum welding. The Structural Parts Steel Welding Series (SPS05) covers […]

Troy Copeland of CSN-Dana's Collision Center sets up a test weld during his certification.

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