Recent news items
Connect, Network and Engage with Present and Potential Members Before the Forum’s Evening Reception Aug. 26, 2026 — WIN Canada (Women’s Industry Network) will host a national Meet & Greet for current and prospective members attending the 2026 Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Montreal. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 […]
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Aug. 26, 2026 — The 2026 SEMA Show is building momentum across key categories, including collision repair and vehicle restyling. For repair and refinishing professionals, this year’s show will provide a comprehensive look at the latest products, equipment and technologies shaping the industry. The SEMA Show’s dedicated Restyling and Collision Repair & Refinish sections will
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August 19, 2026 — CARSTAR Canada kicked off its Impact 2026 conference Tuesday at the Halifax Convention Centre, bringing together franchise owners, team members, vendor partners, and corporate staff from across Canada for three days of education, networking, fundraising, and celebration. The conference, which runs through Thursday, Aug. 20, began with registration activities, followed by
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New agreements with Uniparts O.E.M. Canada and Unipièce O.E.M. expand access to OEM parts for Canadian facilities August 14, 2026 — Fix Network, a global automotive aftermarket services company, has announced new partnerships with Uniparts O.E.M. Canada and Unipièce O.E.M., establishing preferred OEM parts supply programs for Fix Auto, ProColor Collision and Collision Repair Experts
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July 31, 2026 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Canada has been named the preferred automotive finishes partner for Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Repair Centres in Canada. The designation recognizes Sherwin-Williams’ refinishing systems, technical training, and support services as meeting the requirements of the Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Repair Program. Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Repair Centres are required to restore
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July 29, 2026 — CARSTAR recently hosted an estimator training session at the Don-Mor CARSTAR Collision Community Engagement Centre, located within the Humane Society London & Middlesex’s Old Oak Animal Campus. The session brought together estimators from CARSTAR locations across the London, Ont., market for classroom instruction and practical estimating exercises focused on repair planning,
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July 28, 2026— Challenger Lifts has introduced its Adapter Cart, a mobile storage system designed to organize lift adapters and accessories while improving efficiency in automotive service bays. The cart provides centralized storage for lift adapters, footpads, spacers, and other accessories, allowing technicians to move the equipment between service bays rather than retrieving components from
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July 21, 2026 — Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has expanded into the South Okanagan with the opening of a new collision repair and auto glass facility in Penticton. The new location at 201 Rosetown Ave. is the company’s 29th facility in Western Canada and offers collision repair, structural repairs, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibrations, windshield
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July 20, 2026 — Car-O-Liner has introduced the AW-Tong, a water-cooled, fully automatic welding accessory designed for use with its CTR9 resistance spot welder. The accessory operates using the same welding parameters as the CTR9 and is fully compatible with existing CTR9 systems, allowing collision repair shops to expand their welding capabilities without changing established
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BYD and Covestro have recently agreed on a long-term partnership focused on advanced material applications, highlighting how those materials are moving to the center of electric vehicle (EV) and energy-system strategy. As EV adoption broadens, cost and manufacturability pressures intensify; replacing multi-part metal assemblies with engineered polymer solutions can reduce part count and simplify assembly.
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