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Nearly Half of Canadians Aren't Sure What to Do After Accident [03/11/2010]
Survey results show that only 45% of Canadian drivers feel that they are very prepared to immediately take the proper steps required after a car accident. [Full Story]

I-CAR Releases New Damage Analysis Course [03/11/2010]
I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair has introduced a new classroom training course, Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08), throughout North America. [Full Story]

Fusor Weld Bonding and Rivet Bonding Training March 10, 11 [03/10/2010]
Lord Corporation is offering its popular Fusor weld bonding and rivet bonding training at CSN facilities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia March 10, and 11. [Full Story]

AIA Appoints Collision Training Director [03/09/2010]
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has announced that Andrew Shepherd from Ottawa, Ont., has been selected as the new collision training director to oversee the delivery of I-CAR an... [Full Story]

AkzoNobel Launches Wanda Brand Website [03/08/2010]
Wanda, one of the fastest growing car refinish brands of AkzoNobel, has launched a new website designed to provide distributors and bodyshops in North America a more in-depth product and communication... [Full Story]

Stolen: 1925 Studebaker Was Used for Community Outreach [03/08/2010]
Collision repair facilities are asked to keep an eye out for a 1925 Studebaker which, along with its trailer, was stolen from the offices of Niagara Patient Transfer in Niagara On The Lake, Ont. [Full Story]

PPG MVP Green Belt Training Coming to Toronto [03/04/2010]
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Green Belt Training event in Toronto, Ont., is being held June 7 to 10. [Full Story]

Ontario Bodyshop Recognized by Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program [03/03/2010]
Precision Auto Body, a Northwestern Ontario collision repair business, has been recognized as one of only three businesses under Ontario’s Young Entrepreneur Program. [Full Story]

PPG Appoints Gregory Benckart General Manager, Refinish USCA [03/01/2010]
Gregory Benckart has been appointed to general manager Automotive Refinish USCA and will assume North American responsibilities for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1. [Full Story]

2010 ASRW Partnering Program Kicks-Off with Huge Industry Support [02/28/2010]
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Alldata White Paper Discusses the Need for OE Collision Repair Information [02/25/2010]
Repair information provider Alldata LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers' OE repair information. [Full Story]

Manon Duplantie Rises to Presidency of Fix Auto Canada [02/23/2010]
Fix Auto Canada has announced the appointment of Manon Duplantie as president of the company. [Full Story]

Mohawk College Recruiting for Pre-Apprenticeship Program [02/19/2010]
Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont., is now recruiting for the new Auto Body Repairer and Collision Damage Repairer Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. [Full Story]

Copart Becomes Allstate's Exclusive Ontario and U.S. Auction [02/17/2010]
Online vehicle auction Copart has announced that Allstate Insurance Company has selected it as the insurer’s exclusive auction in Ontario, and the exclusive national provider of vehicle sales an... [Full Story]

Updated A/C & Cooling Systems Specifications Manual Released [02/16/2010]
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) has updated the A/C & Cooling System Specification Reference manual to include service and repair information on vehicles from 1996 to 2010. [Full Story]

I-CAR to Share Info with Automotive Recyclers [02/16/2010]
The Automotive Recyclers Association Education Foundation (ARAEF), developer of educational programs and skill training for the members of the Automotive Recyclers Association and the automotive recyc... [Full Story]

I-CAR Announces 2010 International Board and Executive [02/15/2010]
Collision industry training organization I-CAR has announced its 2010 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee. [Full Story]

Canadian Automotive Association Ushers in New Board [02/12/2010]
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) has announced its new board of directors. [Full Story]

 


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