Put some pep in your step this season—there’s plenty of room to grow

“It only takes a quick glance stateside to see the direction being taken with regards to OEM parts and insurers as the behemoths lay the groundwork for the battle for control of the global collision repair marketplace.”

What the kids are saying about collision repair Story by KATE NG Two dozen people

Budds’ Collision Services grows even bigger Story by ALLISON ROGERS The team at Budds’ Collision

A mere ounce of care can make all the difference By ALLISON ROGERS This edition

Bassem Hijazi serves a fresh look on collision repair at Simplicity Car Care Montréal North

MICHAEL PIPER | Uniban Canada Uniban Canada has announced the appointment of Michael Piper as

Put some pep in your step this season—there’s plenty of room to grow By DARRYL

IN THE RIGHT HANDS New legislation in Nova Scotia will prohibit the sale of marked

SEEING CLEARLY Seniors in Québec might find it easier to hang onto their licenses longer

PARTNERS IN PROGRESS Recognizing that it will take all of us to fill the demand

DRIVING ON THIN ICE A team blindly embarking on a wintry mission in Nunavut says

FIRE AND ICE An early February housing complex fire left about 30 Winnipeg drivers out

CELEBRATING CECILE Cecile Bukmeier, instructor at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Bodyworx Professional

REMEMBERING RANDY Randall “Randy” Sarchuk, automotive painter and former paint rep for Reineking Paint and

KEEPING RECORD British Columbia has introduced regulations around the sale of catalytic converters in effort

SAFER SHOULDERS A new amendment to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act will require drivers to slow

CARI-ING ON Get your boots on because the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries is back

THOROUGHLY SCRAMBLED In a prank gone wrong, a Nanaimo, British Columbia man was knocked unconscious

GO VENTLESS Ask any collision centre owner: nothing in the industry is free. Even air

SHEDDING SKIN In a move combining the legacy of the American muscle car with cutting-edge

CASH FOR CRASH A recent survey from RATESDOTCA seems to indicate that a significant portion

LORDCO’S AWARD HAUL Lordco Auto Parts claimed a host of honours at the recent PPG

ON THE LINE As the omicron wave of COVID-19 begins to subside and public health

AutoHouse Technologies delivers the details Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to yet again share AutoHouse

Hunter’s equipment follows the OEM service procedures, references the vehicle direction of travel—the thrust line—for

United States introduces legislation—what now? In early February, a U.S. bill labelled H.R. 6570 or

Opportunities—and challenges— for Canada’s auto recycling industry Column by STEVE FLETCHER As I approach my

Does your inner circle have your back? Column by JAY PERRY As humans we are

Deciphering the secrets to successful job postings Column by VENESSA DI VITO Have you been

How to maximize your most valuable asset Column by NANCY ROLLAND What is the most

Sorting mess in the name of success Column by TOM BISSONNETTE … CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS

There is no easy solve to the skill shortage Column by STEFANO LIESSI Through conversation

Taking stock of the Canadian collision repair business By SYLVAIN SEGUIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FIX

Another NORTHEAST Trade Show in the books The NORTHEAST Trade Show took place in March,

Cromax® EZ is a waterborne basecoat system that makes life simpler-without compromising the integrity of your craft. It’s easy to mix. Easy to match. Easy to apply. With less material consumption and essentially no flash time between basecoat and clearcoat, Cromax® EZ is designed to deliver better coverage and speed than competitive waterborne systems. It’s not just better for your customers, it’s better for your bottom line.

SprayMax 1K E-Coat Primers are designed for direct to steel and aluminum applications. They are paintable, corrosion resistant and compatible with OM basecoats. Perfect for inner body panels, engine compartments, trunks, support rails, bodyfiller, fiberglass and SMC. They replicate OEM gloss levels, are fast drying and durable, while offering excellent adhesion. Now available in six colours: White Light Green, Olive Green, Gray, Black and Tan.

Get the SATA Spring Bundle for a first-class sound experience and perfect colour match. As of April 4 2022—while stocks last, you will receive a stylish SATA Bluetooth Speaker by JBL with every SATAjet X 5500 spray gun purchased! With SATA spray guns, you can apply a wide range of paint materials while always setting the right (colour) tone—at the same time you can enjoy the perfect sound of the JBL Bluetooth Speaker—whether at work, office or at home.

The new Dust-Free Pro sanding system is an All-in-One Sanding Station that provides a detachable, easy to move dust extractor designed to preform in the most demanding body shops while providing the cleanest and safest dust extraction solution. The sanding system is completely air-powered and contains no electrical parts making it safe for use in all paint booths, prep areas and on steel or aluminum materials.

Request a demo of the 3M™ Performance Spray Gun and see how you can improve your painting process. You don’t believe in compromises. And neither do we. Which is why we reinvented the spray gun to keep up with the pace of today’s professional painters. Top-of-the-line performance meets faster cleanup, faster changeovers and faster cycle times. Bringing you the best of 3M science, all packed into one of the smartest, lightest spray guns in the world.

TM736 Single torch – TM742 2 Torch – TM743 3 Torch

Arslan automotive Canada has introduced a new line of professional quality Inverter Pulse MIG welders, Accuweld. Professional quality units are made in Europe and CSA approved. All torches are auto set, meaning, they remember last used program settings. No need to re-input parameters, simply pull trigger and weld. 4 wheel wire drivers for non-slip and constant feed, Synergic and manual modes for Aluminum, silicon bronze, steel TIG/MMA/Stick welding capability, SD memory card, save and recall parameters, LCD display with simple settings.

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