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Creaform Receives Funding for Laser Scanning Technology
[07/03/2009]
Novacap and Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins recently became shareholders of the high tech company Creaform, developer and manufacturer of the Handyscan 3D line-up of handheld a...
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Upcoming PPG Conference will Focus on Accelerating Collision Shop Performance
[07/02/2009]
PPG Industries’ MVP Business Solutions team will host a major conference for collision centre owners and managers from across North America, Sept. 13-15 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashvill...
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Lord Corporation Launches New Plastic Finishing Adhesive
[07/01/2009]
Lord Corporation, maker of Fusor automotive repair adhesives has announced the launch of Lord Fusor 115, a medium-set plastic finishing adhesive that offers a longer open time in hot weather.
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Dorel Juvenile Group Introduces Ground-Breaking Car Seat Safety Technology
[06/30/2009]
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., a division of Dorel Industries, announced the launch of Air Protect. Developed in conjunction with Kettering University’s renowned Crash Safety Center, Air Protect is...
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Obama signs Cash for Clunkers Legislation
[06/29/2009]
On June 24, President Obama signed the military funding bill that included the Cash for Clunkers legislation at US$1 billion for the program. The program, known as the Car Allowance Rebate System...
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BASF Launches New Chip Foose Web Section
[06/26/2009]
BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings North America has announced that it has enhanced its website, basfrefinish.com, with a new section devoted to Chip Foose and the signature line of “Foose Colors...
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I-CAR Nears Decision on Canadian Licensing Agreement
[06/25/2009]
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair that it is getting closer to reaching a decision on granting a licensing agreement to a Canadian organization to assume operations of its ...
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AIA Members Vote for Change, New Bylaws Enacted
[06/24/2009]
Members of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) attended a special general meeting of members on June 12, 2009 at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto to vote on a new set...
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Collision Repair Network Celebrates New Guinness World Record
[06/23/2009]
CARSTAR is the new holder of the Guinness World Record for world’s largest car wash, thanks to more than 150 stores across Canada and the U.S.’s efforts to wash more than 4,000 cars on Sat...
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2009 NACE and CARS Online Attendee Registration Opens
[06/22/2009]
Online attendee registration is now open for the 2009 NACE and CARS with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Attendees can access the online registration for each event via...
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Sherwin-Williams Third Quarter EcoLean Program to Take Place on August 11-12
[06/19/2009]
The third quarter Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Program is set to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 11 to the 12. This suite of training courses and services is designed to help shops take ...
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New CCC One Total Repair Platform Allows for Customer Input
[06/18/2009]
CCC Information Services Inc. announced that its CCC One total repair platform (www.CCC.CCCIS.com/One) has entered a new phase of workflow enhancements with the latest version release. CCC One goes we...
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Collision Repair Network to Challenge Car Wash Record
[06/17/2009]
More than 140 CARSTAR Collision Centres in Canada and U.S. will participate in the Soaps it Up National Car Wash day this Saturday, June 20, 2009 to raise funds for charity and earn a place in the rec...
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Esurance Auto Insurance Earns I-Car Gold Class Professionals Status
[06/17/2009]
I-CAR, the inter-industry conference on auto collision repair, announced today that U.S. direct insurer Esurance, has earned the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation.
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Mini Car Bumper Crash Costs "Egregious" says U.S. Insurance Institute
[06/16/2009]
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Latest Audatex Industry Trends Report 'Audatex Directions' Released
[06/16/2009]
Audatex North America, Inc. has released the latest quarterly volume of its industry trends publication, Audatex Directions. This issue’s feature article examines the increase in share of Asian ...
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The Supreme Court of Canada Rejects GMs' Request for Permission to Appeal Case over Corrosion Problems
[06/15/2009]
On June 11, 2009 the Supreme Court of Canada rejected General Motors’ request for permission to appeal a class action undertaken by the Automobile Protection Association (APA) on behalf of owner...
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BASF Celebrates 90 Years of R-M Automotive Refinish Paint
[06/12/2009]
On June 9th, BASF Automotive Refinish announced celebrated the 90th anniversary of one of its automotive refinish paint brands, R-M, founded in the summer of 1919. Today, the R-M product line contains...
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U.S. House Passes "Cash for Clunkers" Legislation
[06/11/2009]
In an effort to bolster growth of new vehicle sales in the U.S., the House of Representatives in a vote of 298-119 vote approved “Cash for Clunkers” legislation at an estimated cost of $4 ...
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BASF Announces 3rd Quarter Training Sessions 2009
[06/10/2009]
BASF recently announced the schedule for its training sessions to be held during the third quarter of 2009. Its Canadian locations include training sessions in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Edmont...
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AkzoNobel Chosen for Honda and Acura Collision Parts Program
[06/09/2009]
American Honda, representing both Honda and Acura brands, has chosen AkzoNobel and their Acoat selected Verified Repair Network (ASVRN) to support the manufacturer’s Collision Parts Body Shop Re...
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CNC Resource Signs Agreement with Audatex North America, Inc., to Help Manage Catastrophic Claims Services
[06/08/2009]
Audatex North America, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the automotive claims processing industry, recently announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with CNC Resource. ...
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AkzoNobel Opens Nominations for 2009 Most Influential Women Award
[06/05/2009]
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas today announced that they will begin the process for accepting nominations for the 2009 Most Influential Women (MIW) award. The recognition program, typically held du...
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Canadian Auto Dealers and Manufacturers Call for an Aggressive Scrappage Program
[06/05/2009]
Canada’s auto dealers and manufacturers have called on the federal government to help strengthen Canadians’ confidence and the Canadian economy by introducing an aggressive “scrappag...
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PPG Expands Online Technical Training Courses
[06/04/2009]
PPG Automotive Refinish has expanded their online video technical training courses for collision centre technicians, distributors and students. Developed through a partnership between PPG Refinish and...
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Mitchell Information Center "Parts and Labour Lookup" Module is Now Online
[06/03/2009]
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the property & casualty claims and collision repair industries, announced that its...
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