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SAAR Gears Up for Its Largest-Ever Conference and Trade Show

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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Stefano Liessi Joins Color Compass as the New Training and Curriculum Coordinator

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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Nine Individuals Who Made History in the Collision Repair Industry in Manitoba

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CIECA Invites for a June 29 Webinar with Chuck Olsen

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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Industry Benchmark: Collision Repairers in Western Canada

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Craftsman Collision Leads the Way in Recycling Plastic Auto Parts

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Quebec on its way to becoming a leader in auto repair rights with Bill 29

/*! 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} The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability and maintenance of goods, by Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette. by AIA Canada Bill

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Car-O-Liner Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Car-O-Liner, the global leader in providing customers with innovative and productive collision repair equipment, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone is marked with a special commemorative logo. “Since 1973, Car-O-Liner has been known for excellence, innovation and passion, offering customers a full line of state-of-the-art collision repair solutions,” said Tim Garner, market development manager

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2023 YPA Young Leader & Distinguished Service Awards Announced by AIA Canada

During the AIA Canada National Conference held on April 25-26, 2023, in Toronto, Ontario, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced the recipients of the 2023 AIA Canada Distinguished Service Award and the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) Young Leader of the Year Award.  Brad Cochrane of NAPA Auto Parts is this

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PPG Honours Wyoming Automotive as Platinum Distributor of the Year

PPG has honoured Wyoming Automotive of Casper, Wyoming, United States, as its Automotive Refinish 2022 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes distributors with exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support as part of the PPG PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR™ program. Natalie Scott, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor program, Automotive Refinish, U.S. and Canada, presented the

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