Knowledge Upgrades: Solera launches Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application for auto repair technicians
Toronto, Ontario — Solera has announced the launch of its Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application, serving as the next generation of the Identifix Direct-Hit service for auto repair technicians. Now available on tablets and smartphones, the Direct Hit Mobile app offers users with over half a million ASE Level 1 Master Technician-authored diagnostic and fix libraries […]
Making Milestones: UniglassPlus celebrates milestone 100th store opening
Toronto, Ontario — UniglassPlus has announced the opening of its 100th location after having opened three new stores in June 2024 to bring the brand to this milestone. “This achievement marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to expanding its market presence and redefining the auto glass industry in Canada,” wrote […]
Greg Gets Gold: Automotive recycler Greg Stewart claims back-to-back Paralympic gold in Paris
Paris, France — Scrap and recycling industry member Greg Stewart defended his record-setting F46 shot put Paralympic Gold from Tokyo 2020 last week, winning back-to-back medals as he once again claimed Paralympic gold in Paris. Stewart, the owner of Para Metals Contracting and recent speaker at the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI), successfully defended […]
On the Rise: Summer 2024 severe weather results in 228,000 claims; a 406 percent increase compared to previous 20-year average, says IBC
Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]
Practical Preparations: SkilledTradesBC to hold exam preparation webinar on September 18 for trades students
Victoria, British Columbia — SkilledTradesBC is hosting a webinar on September 18, 2024, for those seeking help with upcoming interprovincial, Red Seal exams; certificates of qualifications, challenge certifications or standard-level exams. The webinar will specifically be hosted by SkilledTradesBC’s Apprenticeship Advisors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT and will offer attendees the chance to […]
News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection
Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Darryl Simmons, publisher of Collision Repair magazine, and Logan Macpherson, […]
Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X
Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]
Defeating Dust: 3M introduces the 3M Clean Sanding System for Canada and around the world
Toronto, Ontario — 3M has announced that shops in Canada and around the world will now have access to the 3M Clean Sanding System as part of a comprehensive dust extraction solution offered by the company. Specifically, 3M announced that effective in Q4 2024, the 3M Clean Sanding System will be offered in the United […]
Inclusivity Insights: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on workplace diversity, October 3
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is hosting a webinar on October 3 at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET on the procedures needed to create a diverse workplace. Specifically, the webinar will introduce the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC), a new project that aims to empower businesses with the tools, knowledge, resources and […]
Electric Spending: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses by average of 1.4 percent, says MIT study
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from MIT researchers indicates that charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) can boost income for businesses by an average of 1.4 percent. Specifically, the study found that in California where data was collected, opening a charging station boosted annual spending at each nearby business by an average of about […]
