[07/04/2008]
The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company renews agreement with Audatex
One of Canada's largest property and casualty insurance carriers, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company, has signed a multi-year renewal agreement with Audatex North America, Inc. to use Au... [Full Story]

[07/03/2008]
Damages from June storms in Quebec estimated to be $56 million
According to a survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, insurers expect to pay out more than $56 million to customers for repairs to their homes and cars damaged during the violent storms that swept ... [Full Story]

[07/03/2008]
Call for nominations: Most Influential Women in collision repair
The deadline is approaching for nominations for Akzo Nobel's 2008 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards. This year's program will mark the 10th anniversary of the event. [Full Story]

[07/02/2008]
Waterborne survey: Conversions smooth but operating costs rising
Early adopters of waterborne paint say the conversion experience was positive, but many find operating costs have risen, according to a survey released by Bodyshop Professional magazine. The survey wa... [Full Story]

[07/02/2008]
CCIF provides tips for managing young workers
Laura Cole spoke about engaging the younger generation in the workplace at the June meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Mississauga, Ont. About 200 people attended the all-day e... [Full Story]

[07/01/2008]
Copart now selling cars for the public through CopartDirect
Copart, Inc. is now using its patented VB2 sales technology to sell vehicles for the public. VB2 works like a virtual auction, allowing registered buyers from all over the world to compete for vehicle... [Full Story]

[06/30/2008]
Stohr joins Transtar Autobody Technologies
Transtar Autobody Technologies has announced that Gregory Stohr is joining the company as vice-president of sales. Michigan-based Transtar manufactures automotive refinish and bodyshop repair products... [Full Story]

[06/26/2008]
Despite regulations, shops not rushing to convert to waterborne basecoat
The publication of draft VOC-emission regulations in April seems to have taken some of the steam out of the conversions to low-VOC products and waterborne basecoat. [Full Story]

[06/25/2008]
Ontario workplace injury rate down by 20%, strategic plan launched
Ontario has achieved a 20% reduction in the annual rate of workplace injuries, thanks to a Ministry of Labour (MOL) compliance program that ran from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2008. A 20% decline is e... [Full Story]

[06/25/2008]
Consolidation continues in glass market: Belron US buys Diamond Glass
Glass repair and replacement company Belron US has acquired a bankrupt rival firm, Diamond Glass for US$50. Diamond filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 1 and was put up for sale. [Full Story]

[06/24/2008]
MOE software simplifies application process for spray booth Certificates of Approval
The Ontario Ministry of Environment has unveiled a software tool that will streamline the process of applying for Certificates of Approval. This certificate is required in order to lawfully operate an... [Full Story]

[06/20/2008]
Collision repair association offers economical online training courses
WHMIS, isocyanates and automotive lift training are some of the subjects being offered as online training by Collision Industry Information and Assistance.com (www.ciia.com), representing Ontario-base... [Full Story]

[06/18/2008]
Global trends and young workers on agenda for CCIF Mississauga
Learn what's happening in the collision repair industry around the world at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum. CCIF chairman Tony Canade, just back from attending an international bodyshop event i... [Full Story]

[06/18/2008]
Mercury switch recovery program gets support for national reach
Canada's steel and auto industries are supporting and funding a national program designed to remove mercury-containing switches that were used in vehicles for convenience lights (under the hood or in ... [Full Story]

[06/17/2008]
More than 300 people attend IBIS for global perspective
The eighth International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), held in Switzerland in early June, attracted more than 300 participants. The event centred on vehicle safety systems and their impact on re... [Full Story]

[06/16/2008]
CAA supports towing industry's Survivor Fund
At the recent AAA/CAA Automotive Services Conference in Indianapolis, Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) clubs presented a check for $2,250 to the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Survi... [Full Story]

[06/11/2008]
Green, Selzler and Mannell triumph at national Skills Competition
Canada's best young auto painters and autobody technicians pitted their skills against each other for two days in Calgary at the national skills competition last month. Daniel Green of Alberta was vic... [Full Story]

[06/11/2008]
White is still top colour choice but blue is gaining popularity
Although white, silver and black dominate the global auto market, car owners around the world are leaning toward various treatments of blue, according to leading auto industry designers and a global t... [Full Story]

[06/10/2008]
Copart reports growth in revenue and income
Vehicle remarketer Copart, Inc. is reporting quarterly revenue of US$221.2 million for the period ending April 30. Net income for the same period is US$46.5 million, an increase of 19.6% compared with... [Full Story]

[06/09/2008]
Quebec recycler Lecavalier acquires third location
Lecavalier Auto Parts, a family-owned auto parts recycling business with sales of more than $40 million, has purchased a recycling firm near the city of Quebec to boost its presence in that region. [Full Story]

[06/06/2008]
Government offers drivers incentives to scrap older vehicles
The federal government has officially launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Program, which will offer incentives to people who retire their 1995 or older model vehicles. This program will be fully o... [Full Story]

[06/06/2008]
Archie Manning to be keynote speaker for NACE and CARS
NFL football star Archie Manning will be the 2008 keynote speaker at the opening general session of the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Se... [Full Story]

[06/04/2008]
VOC regulations affect all refinish products
The switch to waterborne basecoat may be the most dramatic consequence of Environment Canada's proposed VOC regulations, but new limits will mean changes to virtually every product used by auto painte... [Full Story]

[06/04/2008]
On-screen colour matching eliminates need for colour chips
DuPont ColorNet Color Proofing is an innovative application that allows painters to visually compare the vehicle colour to the closest available paint formula using an ordinary computer monitor. This ... [Full Story]

[06/04/2008]
NACE and CARS more than 85% sold
The two shows that anchor the newly created Automotive Service and Repair Week are off to a strong start. Booths for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automot... [Full Story]