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ImEX Systems, ATA to Integrate Estimate Scrubber with RPS Tool

ImEX Systems has announced a partnership with the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) to integrate the Estimate Scrubber tool directly into the Realized Parts Savings (RPS) Tool — the AI-driven shop management platform developed by ImEX Systems for Manitoba’s collision repair industry. This collaboration marks a “significant advancement for repair facilities across Manitoba, improving estimate accuracy, […]

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Apprentice Numbers are Up, But…

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There is a first year boom in apprenticeships, but more is needed The SkilledTradesBC Year in Review report is out, and numbers for first-year apprentices look encouraging. The best results are among electricians (Construction and Industrial), powerline technicians, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, gas fitters, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, says David Ribeiro, Director Industry Relations,

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FutureTech Studio Looks at Tomorrow’s Aftermarket Today

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The FutureTech Studio has been drawing attendees at the SEMA Show to learn about what tomorrow’s aftermarket technology is going to look like. Exploring the four core themes of mobility: fuels, drivetrains, technology and manufacturing, the booth located in the Central Hall of the show in Las Vegas, Nev. had something for everyone, from multi-million-dollar

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SEMA Honors the Best and Brightest in the Industry Tonight

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The biggest names in the automotive aftermarket will be gathering for the sold-out 2025 SEMA Industry Honors tonight. Held at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nev., the popular industry event will celebrate categories from Content Creator of the Year to Person of the Year. The evening begins with a reception mixer sponsored

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Battle of the Builders Highlights Day 3 at SEMA Show

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As SEMA enters its third day, the 2025 Battle of the Builders Top 4 will be announced at the Battle of the Builders Stage in the North Hall Booth #10168 today, at 3:30 p.m. PST. Presented by Mothers Polish competition, these builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated “extreme talent, creativity, and craftsmanship

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PPG Sets Paint Stirring Guinness World Record at SEMA

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PPG set a Guinness World Record title for the largest simultaneous paint stirring challenge during a customer event at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. More than 275 participants stirred paint together – underlining the manual effort still common in collision repair – before PPG unveiled its new SEM Mix’n’Shake automated stirring solution.

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Ontario Reopens EV ChargeON Program

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Ontario has opened the latest round for applications to the EV ChargeON program, which supports the installation of electric vehicle charges across that province for the public. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has made available $66 million to expand the network, designed to encourage the switch to electric vehicles. The program accepts applications from businesses,

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Boyd Group Services Closes US$897 Million Bought Deal

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Boyd Group Services (BGSI) has announced the closing of a US$897 million bought deal public offering of common shares in Canada and the United States, representing the initial public offering in the United States, as part of its acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center. BGSI intends to use the net proceeds to partially fund the

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Remembering the Co-Founder of CARSTAR

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Larry Jefferies, the co-founder of CARSTAR Canada, has died at the age of 80. As co-founder of CARSTAR Canada, he played a pioneering role in transforming the Canadian collision repair industry. With a deep understanding of the business and a vision for collaboration, he helped build a national network that fostered cooperation, innovation, and shared

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UAP Completes Acquisition of Benson Group

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UAP Inc. has announced that it has acquired The Benson Group and its 85 locations in Ontario and Quebec. “We are delighted to officially welcome The Benson Group, one of Ontario and Quebec’s most respected distributors, into the UAP family,” said Alain Masse, President, North America Automotive of Genuine Parts Company, the parent company of

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