This year, SATA is once again getting attention with its autumn promotion. The manufacturer of products in the field of wet paint application presents a special edition of its well-known premium spray gun: The SATAjet X 5500 universe. Its striking QR design is not just decorative: A proud owner of this special edition can access the SATA […]
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As a manager, you can do a lot of good or a lot of harm—it is a tremendous responsibility to be a boss. by Ron Fisher, CEO QRP Canada, owner Fisher Resolution, Mediation and Management Consulting Services In both my personal and professional life, I interact with a lot of different people in a lot
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/*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 20-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Two young builders from British Columbia, Chelsie Lesnoski and Cole Marten, astonished the world on the SEMA stage. by Pat Rediger It might begin with an engine or a chassis or some other part, but it usually ends up with a
/*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 20-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} A unique competition brings teams from member shops and high school students together to compete in estimating, body repair, and auto refinishing, while promoting industry excellence and community engagement. by Theresa Jachnycky, director, Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba At its
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PPG is making waves in the automotive refinish industry with the introduction of two groundbreaking innovations: the PPG LINQ™ Color software and the PPG MAGICBOX™ body shop assistant. These tools are the latest additions to the comprehensive PPG LINQ digital solution, designed to revolutionize the global refinish industry that “provides productivity and sustainability improvement for
by Tom Bissonnette, executive director, Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is in the midst of final preparations for its biggest-ever Fall Conference and Trade Show, scheduled for September 7–8, 2023. The event features keynote speakers Dave Luehr from Elite Body Shop Solutions and Ryan Mandall from Mitchell
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Color Compass Corporation, a leading name in the Canadian auto collision industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Liessi as the new Training and Curriculum Coordinator. This strategic addition to our team reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing the professional development and skills enhancement of individuals within the collision repair sector as well
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/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Check out the stories of these nine incredible individuals who have left a lasting impact on Manitoba’s collision repair industry. Their outstanding contributions have earned them a well-deserved induction into the ATA Hall of Fame. text and photos courtesy of the
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The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 29 at 11 am PT: “The Future Digital Landscape.” The one-hour webinar will feature Chuck Olsen, Sr. VP Operations & Automotive Technology at AirPro Diagnostics. During the live broadcast, Olsen will discuss new technologies the collision industry
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/*! elementor – v3.13.3 – 22-05-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} AutoHouse Technologies has released its Q1 2023 benchmark findings to help industry better understand how auto repair facilities in B.C. perform in comparison with their western neighbours. by David Ribeiro, senior industry advisor, Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) In the dynamic and
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