Industry veteran brings more than 40 years of collision repair experience to equipment and production technology supplier.
Nov. 11, 2026 — Collision repair equipment and technology supplier Symach has appointed Jon Dulude as vice president of business development for North America.
Dulude brings more than four decades of experience in the collision repair industry, with a background spanning shop operations, national account leadership, and strategic business development.
In his new role, he will work with Symach’s North American customers and industry partners to identify opportunities to improve shop layouts, streamline production, and increase profitability through the company’s equipment, technology, and process solutions.
Symach said Dulude’s experience and understanding of the operational challenges facing collision repair businesses will support its efforts to strengthen customer relationships and help shops maximize their investments in production technology.
Prior to joining Symach, Dulude served as vice-president of business development at asTech, where he worked in the automotive technology and diagnostic services sector.
His experience in both shop operations and the technology supply chain provides a useful perspective on the pressures facing modern collision repair facilities, particularly as repair complexity and demands for operational efficiency continue to increase.
Symach specializes in collision repair production systems, equipment, and shop workflow solutions designed to improve productivity and reduce vehicle repair cycle times.
For Canadian repairers, the appointment is worth watching as collision facilities increasingly look at ways to improve throughput, optimize technician utilization, and make better use of available floor space.
As labour shortages and rising operating costs continue to challenge the industry, shop design and production efficiency are becoming increasingly important considerations when planning equipment investments and facility upgrades.