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More Investment Needed
Ensuring the future of our industry means taking steps now to find and invest in the next generation of collision professionals. Our industry is changing like never before. The skill sets required to...
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NACE | CARS announces 2016 OEM Sessions
NACE | CARS has announced details of its 2016 OEM programming. The 2016 NACE | CARS Expo, taking place this August 9-13, in Anaheim, Calif., will feature record involvement and expanded training from...
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CSN – Dana’s Collision Achieves I-CAR Gold Status
CSN – Dana’s Collision Center in Fredericton, N.B., has been awarded I-CAR Gold Class Status. Dana Alexander Owner/ Operator said that “our ongoing commitment to training with our dedicated team of...
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CSN – Kingston Receives I-CAR Gold Class Recognition
CSN – Kingston, located in Kingston, Ont., has been awarded I-CAR Gold Class Recognition. Established in 1994 by Pat and Patty Stenson, the facility has now grown to employ 18 people and repairs...
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Setting Expectations
Ensuring your partners and customers know what to expect is key to long-term success. I sometimes feel we’re living in the age of the conference. No matter where you look, somebody, somewhere is...
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Fix Auto North Bay Achieves I-CAR Gold Class Status
Fix Auto has announced that Fix Auto North Bay, in North Bay, Ont., achieved the full I-Car Gold Class status last June. Since the collision centre is located in an area that does not have many...
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Chief Offers Free Training for Customers
Chief Automotive Technologies has announced that customers who purchase a Chief Goliath or Impulse – E/VHT frame rack; Vector or LaserLock computerized measuring system; or Chief MI-200T spot welder...
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Training: Positive Impact
CIIA and other stakeholders have achieved positive results for Ontario apprenticeships. Four years ago, CIIA (Collision Industry Information Assistance), the Ontario collision repair trade association,...
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Chief Offering Training, Specials at SEMA
Chief, Globaljig Presented by Chief and Chassis Liner will be providing product demos and enticing deals on industry-leading collision repair equipment and training at the 2016 SEMA Show. The SEMA Show...
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CCIF Vancouver 2016: Certification and Cooperation
Dealing with the relentless march of technology and ensuring shops are properly equipped to repair the latest vehicles was front and centre in Vancouver. Sunny skies greeted collision industry...
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Axalta Builds Dual Refinish/Powder Training Centre
New Training Centre for AxaltaPhoto: Axalta Axalta Coating Systems broke ground on an 18,000 sq. ft. facility to train coating professionals. This unique centre will be adjacent to Axalta’s Houston,...
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Toyota Set to Expand Use of Aluminum in Vehicles
Toyota is planning to increase the amount of aluminum parts it uses in Lexus and Toyota brand vehicles over the next few years (Photo credit: Huw Evans) A recent report in the Nikkei Asian Review...
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CIIA Offering Estimating Courses in February
CIIA is offering its popular basic estimation course at two Ontario locations in February (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA); has announced that it will be...
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Chief University Updates Design Repair Course
Chief Automotive has revamped its Design Repair Course to better align with construction techniques in today’s vehicles (Photo credit: General Motors) Chief University, has revamped its Design Based...
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Spanesi Americas Expands Facilities
Spanesi Americas has expanded its facility footprint in response to demand (Photo credit: Spanesi SpA) Spanesi Americas has announced the expansion of its training and warehouse facilities. The...
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Showing Up
Shops need to take advantage of employer nights, trade school programs and community initiatives to help attract new people to our industry (Photo credit: Huw Evans I like industry events. It’s a...
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Ford, Allstate, team up for ‘Cost-Effective’ F-150 Repairs
Ford and Allstate have announced a new partnership designed to facilitate affordable F-150 repairs (Photo credit: Ford Motor Company) Ford Motor Company and Allstate, through its Tech-Cor research...
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CIIA Offering Basic Estimating Courses in May
CIIA is offering Basic Estimating Courses in London and Ottawa during May. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA), has announced that new basic estimation courses in...
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Carbon Fibre is Coming
The current Chevrolet Corvette is among a growing number of street legal cars that incorporate carbon fibre parts. (Photo credit: General Motors) Although limited to exotics and racecars today, carbon...
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CIIA Hosting Information Industry Workshop in London
CIIA is hosting a special Information Industry Workshop in London, Ont. on May 13. (Photo credit: Leslie Campbell) On Wednesday, May 13, Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA), will host a...
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Tropicana-AYCE Pre-Apprenticeship Students Visit CARSTAR HQ
On May 12, Tropicana-AYCE pre-apprenticeship students were invited to CARSTAR’s corporate headquarters for a special one-day workshop. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) On May 12, students enrolled in the...
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Inspiring the Next Generation
Interactive demonstrations were a highlight of the Tropicana-AYCE student excursion to CARSTAR (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Clearly showing today’s youth the opportunities our industry really offers will...
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I-CAR Gold Shops See Significant Savings
In the U.S. shops with I-CAR Gold certification are seeing significant cost savings. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) In the U.S., collision repair shops that have earned Gold Class recognition from I-CAR are...
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Hypertherm offering Free Plasma Cutting Curriculum and Grant Program
Plasma cutting manufacturer Hypertherm is investing in training by offering grants and free curriculum downloads. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) New Hampshire-based Hypertherm, which manufactures laser,...
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Capital Versus Knowledge Thinking
Ryan Woodgate, Estimator (left) and Mike Lowe, Shop Manager of Chapman Auto Body, Halifax, N.S. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Why investing in your people will not only save you money, but lead to far...
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CCIF Halifax 2015: Looking to the Future
Photos: Huw Evans Training, technology and a knowledge-based approach to business were key topics at CCIF Halifax 2015. “We need to focus on the things that matter,” remarked Chairman Larry Jefferies...
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A Single Standard
A single standard for collision repairs could address some longstanding industry-wide issues. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Is there a way to ultimately address problems resulting from differing “repair...
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Axalta Skills Canada Sponsorship Looks to the Future
(Left to right) Axalta’s Tom Flaman, Gord Wry and Gerry Silbernagel at the 2015 Skills Canada National Car Painting Competition. (Photo credit: Leanne Jefferies) Axalta Coating Systems’ sponsorship of...
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Forging the Future
On May 12, CARSTAR Automotive Canada hosted studentsfrom the Tropicana-AYCE Pre-Apprenticeship Autobody and Collision DamageRepairer Program at its corporate headquarters. Together, CARSTAR and...
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Final Countdown to NACE|CARS Expositions and Conferences
Canadian collision repair stakeholders are heading to Detroit for their annual gathering. (Image: NACE|CARS) Detroit’s Cobo Center will once again host the annual NACE\CARS Expo and Conference from...
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Sherwin Williams Announces September EcoLean Workshop
Sherwin Williams has announced details of its September EcoLean Workshops. (Photo: Sherwin Williams) Sherwin Williams will hold its next EcoLean Level 1 Workshops on September 15-16, at NASCAR Sprint...
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Chief Adds Free Website Training Resources
Chief has added a range of free educational materials to its website to help technicians keep pace with industry advancements. (Photo: Vehicle Service Group) Chief Automotive Technologies has added a...
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I-CAR Canada: Training Payback
Understand that your shop needs to become a “learning organization” to survive the technical revolution facing our industry.(Photo: Andrew Shepherd) Understanding the importance and benefits of...
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Keep the Passion Alive
Hilary Nowak and her team at Ink & Iron exemplify that combination of passion and business savvy that lead to great success.(Photo: Huw Evans) Passion and Interest often tend to be fundamental...
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Chapman Auto Body: The Long Game
Chapman Auto Body Ltd. is a certified collision repair centre for BMW vehicles.(Photos: Huw Evans) A strong focus on training, mentorship and investment has translated to incredible success for CSN —...
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Help Them Grow
Shops as well as trade schools need to take an active role in developing future industry talent. (Photo credit: Huw Evans) Taking an active role in developing industry talent can help both future...
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Stamp of Approval
Advanced vehicle construction and technology means OEM certification for collision repairs is more critical than ever.(Photo: Huw Evans) Advances in vehicle technology mean that OEM certification will...
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Keeping it Simple
A simple approach to stock replenishment is one way shops can save time and money. (Photo: Huw Evans) In a complex world, simplicity is still often the key to success. “Keep it simple.” It’s a phrase...
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Tools and Equipment: Product Perfect
It’s not only acquiring the right equipment but how to use it effectively that counts.(Photo: Huw Evans) Maximizing ROI on collision shop equipment. The faster a shop can get a job done accurately, the...
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Pilot’s Licence
The airline industry is perhaps one of the best to look at when it comes to adopting autonomous driving on our roads.(Photo: Kiko Alario Salom) Why autonomous vehicle mavens could learn a lot from the...
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Herbers Autobody Trains Techs on SB Mig Brazing Process
Herbers Autobody Repair Inc. in Edmonton; recently had 27 technicians train in Silicon Bronze Mig Brazing via Color Compass Corporation.(Photo: Herbers Autobody Repair Inc.) Herbers Autobody Repair...
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CIIA Offering Basic Estimating Course
CIIA has announced its Basic Estimating Course will be available in Burlington, Ont., on February 12-13.(Photo: Huw Evans) Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA), is offering a two-day basic...
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FCA Canada, Certified Collision Care, Announce Partnership
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada Inc. (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands) has announced an exclusive strategic agreement with Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured...
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Tools, Training; Transparency
Key fundamentals to ensuring the best outcome. In life and business, how successful we are often depends on the image we project, the qualities we value and the results we deliver. If a promise is...
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I-CAR To Have Major Presence at 2016 NACE | CARS Expo
NACE | CARS has announce that I-CAR will once again have a major presence throughout this year’s event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. this summer from August 9-13....
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Instant Results
Wanting an immediate outcome is often a recipe for disaster. We live in a society today where the concept of “instant results,” has become front and centre. We hear all the time how today’s consumer...
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Fix Auto Endorses CCIAP Program
Fix Auto Canada President and CEO Steve Leal and AIA Canada President Jean-François Champagne announce Fix Auto’s corporate commitment to the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program...
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Training: Code Concerns
In the first of two columns, John Norris looks at ways to help shops determine the best options when it comes to pre and post-repair scanning. Recently, I attended a Trade Board meeting and by the time...
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Fix Auto North Bay First to Receive CCIAP Accreditation
Jean Charles Dupuis, Chief Operations Officer for Fix Auto Canada, has announced that Fix Auto North Bay, in Ontario, is the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized by the AIA’s new...
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New Opportunities
From December 5-8, CARSTAR hosted its first-ever new Franchise Partner Training program in Canada. Taking place at the CARSTAR Institute, Vision Park, in Hamilton, Ont., this program allowed new...
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