PJ Collision enjoyed the custom work and the challenge of fabricating various parts. (Photo courtesy of PJ Collision) It is no secret that the automotive industry is struggling to attract talent, and extraordinary challenges require extraordinary creativity and leadership. These B.C. shops stepped in to provide both through a unique challenge. by Kara Cunningham Originally …
PHOTO: ColorVision is the recipient of the PPG Automotive Refinish 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year award. Taking part in the celebration are (from left) Tom Maziarz, PPG vice president, Automotive Refinish, Americas; Chris Dewes, former PPG director, PPG PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR™ programs; Christopher Wegley, ColorVision operations director; Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer; …
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Empire Collision technician crew Clue: they may already be in your shop. by Eli Greenbaum Two perennial questions arise among collision centre owners and managers throughout Canada: 1) how to find competent body and paint technicians? And 2) how to ensure that they have the right qualifications and attitude to be positive assets for your …
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The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced that the CCIF in-person event, initially scheduled for February 3 – 4, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions, the increase in cases of the Omicron variant, and concerns for the health and safety of participants and our community. “The …
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Photo: (L to R) Rick Francoeur, 360 Collision Centres; Nicole-Ann Poitras, Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau; MP Brad Vis and children making a donation to the toy drive; Daryl Francoeur, 360 Collision Centres When news that the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, the organization which brings holiday toys to thousands of underprivileged children annually, was in need …
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The Automotive Retailers Association has committed to hosting its inaugural Collision and Glass Trade Show in June 2022. The message is simple, “Industry is evolving, evolve with it.” With the introduction of ICBC’s repair programs, many shops require access to information. Learn how to gain efficiency, become more profitable, and how management systems can provide …
by Eli Greenbaum Today, thanks to advanced coating technologies, the spectrum of colours available to a car customer is wider and deeper than ever before. More than a century ago, a revolutionary automaker named Henry Ford told his marketing and sales team, “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so …
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For the first time in more than 15 years, apprentice and working painters will have the ability to achieve a 410N painter certification (Red Seal equivalent). SATA Canada announces sign up for its first Automotive Painter (410N) apprenticeship course. The inaugural class will be starting December 6, 2021 at SATA Canada’s training centre in Vaughan, …
Craftsman Collision has introduced a new health and safety policy to further protect employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which the company operates. The vaccination policy applies to all employees of the Craftsman Group, which includes Craftsman Collision, Distinctive Auto Works, MB Autoworks, Craftsman Auto Glass, Wedge Clamp Systems, and Craftsman Ventures, to be …
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Craftsman Collision, a Canadian MSO in the auto body repair industry since 1977, has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to support of the B.C. Wildfire Appeal campaign. In mid August, a 2-week matching fundraising campaign was launched through Craftsman’s social media channels, media outlets in the Okanagan and Craftsman employees. The campaign raised $15,833, …
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