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Automotive Recyclers Express Concern Over New Refrigerant
[02/08/2010]
The Automotive Recyclers Association has expressed concern to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency over the recyclability, safety, and feasibility of the proposed HFO-1234yf refrigerant regarding t...
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Collision Solutions Network Names Chief an Exclusive Preferred Partner
[02/08/2010]
The Collision Solutions Network (CSN) has named Chief Automotive Technologies its preferred partner for structural repair and measurement equipment.
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Mitchell Releases Latest Industry Trends Report
[02/05/2010]
Mitchell International, Inc., has released the first quarter 2010 edition of its U.S. Industry Trends Report (ITR).
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I-CAR to Release New Damage Analysis Course to the Industry
[02/04/2010]
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, announced that it will premiere its newest course, Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08) on March 1.
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BASF Refinish Launches Expanded Lean Education Program
[02/03/2010]
BASF Automotive Refinish announced it has expanded its Lean educational program for collison repair facilities.
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Cross Canada Acquires Distribution Company, Builds Bumper Offering
[02/03/2010]
Cross Canada Auto Body Supply has acquired Collision Parts Specialists (CPS), a paint and body supply distributor with bumper recycling facilities.
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John R. Outcalt Appointed Vice President, Automotive Refinish for PPG
[02/03/2010]
PPG Industries has announced that John R. Outcalt has been appointed vice president, automotive refinish.
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Insurer Report Card Tops Online Stats
[02/02/2010]
Insurance attracted the most January 2010 readers of Bodyshopbiz.com, the online companion to Bodyshop Magazine.
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Cell Phone Ban While Driving Now in Effect for Ontario Drivers
[02/02/2010]
Starting February 1, 2010, any adult driver caught talking on a hand-held phone in Ontario will be assessed fines.
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CIIA to Offer Basic Estimating Courses in Toronto and London
[02/02/2010]
The Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) is offering six-night basic estimating collision repair training courses in both Toronto and London, Ontario.
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A Crushing Victory for U.S. Recyclers
[02/01/2010]
Automotive recyclers in the U.S. have earned a victory in the Cash for Clunkers debate with a final rule that allows them 270 days to crush or shred cars surrendered under the program, an increase o...
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3M Boosts Profits in Fourth Quarter
[01/29/2010]
In its fourth quarter earnings, 3M reported profits despite last year’s recession.
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PPG'S New Low-VOC Etch Primers Approved By Chrysler For Warranty Repairs
[01/28/2010]
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles.
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Maaco Systems Canada and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Announce Promotion for the Greater Toronto Area
[01/28/2010]
Maaco Systems Canada recently launched a pilot cross-promotion with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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Automotive Service & Repair Week Announces NACE and CARS Chairmen
[01/28/2010]
The third annual Automotive Service & Repair Week – ASRW 2010 – has announced that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will return as the event chairman f...
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VCC Training Puts Students in Rural Areas on a 'Collision Course' to an Early Career
[01/26/2010]
High school students in B.C. can now take a new flexible learning program from Vancouver Community College (VCC) in automotive collision repair online, allowing them to receive training closer to...
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Bodyshop Veteran to be Honoured February 6
[01/25/2010]
Yvon Allard, owner of Allard’s Collision Centres in Kanata, Ont., is being honoured at a special event in Gatineau February 6.
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Sherwin-Williams Announces Eco-Lean Workshop in Las Vegas
[01/25/2010]
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its Eco-Lean Workshop set to take place from March 9-10 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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AIA Seeking I-CAR Training Program Director
[01/25/2010]
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, which has finalized its licensing arrangement with I-CAR, is seeking a director to head a new project overseeing the delivery of I-CAR training...
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Toyota Recalls Select Division Vehicles for Sticking Accelerator Pedal
[01/22/2010]
Toyota Canada Inc. announced it will recall vehicles to correct the occurrence of sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models.
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Chrysler Approves New PPG Low-VOC Etch Primers for Warranty Repairs
[01/20/2010]
New SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers from PPG Industries’ automotive refinish business have received approval from Chrysler Group, LLC, for warranty repairs on its vehicles.
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Colour Trends 2010 Report Reveals Black to be the Most Popular Colour in Europe
[01/19/2010]
Black is the most popular European automotive colour accounting for 27 per cent of all first time registrations.
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Boyd Group Income Fund Announces January 2010 Cash Distribution
[01/18/2010]
Boyd Group Income Fund announced a cash distribution for the month of January 2010 of $0.025 per trust unit. The distribution will be payable on February 24, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close...
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PPG's Spring MVP Conference Helps Collision Centres Succeed
[01/15/2010]
PPG Industries’ automotive refinish will host an MVP Business Solutions conference for collision centre owners and managers at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego, March 28-30.
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Nova Scotia to Offer Sessions Regarding New Standards and Regulations for the Collision Repair Industry
[01/14/2010]
Informational sessions will be held throughout Nova Scotia on the latest federal and provincial regulations and standards applicable to the collision repair industry.
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PPG Canada's Automotive Refinish Division Announces Organizational Changes
[01/13/2010]
The Automotive Refinish division of PPG Canada Inc. announced the following changes to its marketing department.Lianne Perissinotti has been appointed the PPG Canada Refinish division as program manag...
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AkzoNobel Eliminates Lead Compounds, Advances Industry Sustainability
[01/12/2010]
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has successfully eliminated the use of lead compounds from all North American Car Refinishes paint brand formulations including Sikkens, Lesonal, U-Tech and Wanda. Th...
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Mitchell International Appoints Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
[01/11/2010]
Mitchell International, Inc., a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, has announced the appointm...
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GM Approves New Low VOC Clearcoat From Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
[01/11/2010]
General Motors has approved, on a global basis, the HPC21 clearcoat with Air Dry Technology from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. HPC21 has undergone the extensive certification process to m...
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