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Fix Network: The Corporation of the Future!

As the automotive aftermarket experiences rapid transformation, Fix Network is not merely adapting; they’re setting the standard and leading the way toward a sustainable and innovative…

The New Era of Digital Paint Mixing

How PPG’s innovations are improving key-to-key productivity and shop profitability. In today’s competitive marketplace, the high production collision repair centre must be relentless in improving key-to-key…

SATA Withdraws from SEMA 2021

Dan-Am, SATA’s U.S. distributor, announced that they will be withdrawing from SEMA 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. Dan-Am explained their decision in their latest statement: “We…
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ProColor Collision Markville Opens in Markham

ProColor Collision Markville, formerly known as Markville Repair, begins full-scale operations this week in Markham, Ontario. The new facility reflects owner Mario Blandizzi’s association of 50…
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1952 Chevrolet 3100: Iconic Pickup

This 1952 Chevrolet 3100 represents a modern take on a classic North American workhorse. In the last issue of Autosphere, we brought you Stuart MacDonald’s 1957…
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Fix Network Hosts ‘Trades Experience Day’

Fix Network hosted the graduating class of pre-apprenticeship body technicians from Tropicana Community Services for their first-ever Fix Network Trades Experience Day, at Fix Network’s Milton…
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Right Tools for Colour Mixing and Matching

Technology and process are helping shops deliver quality results, every time Colour mixing and matching have come a long way in the last few decades. Today,…
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Robotic Drying: Less Time, More Repairs

Robotic drying technology is proving a huge game-changer for collision repairers that can really leverage its potential. Efficiency is a key driver within the collision shop…
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Spectrophotometers: Gain Precision and Time

The new generations of spectrophotometers allow body shops to gain time and precision when choosing paint for refinishing work. As Angela Simon, Director of Innovation Marketing…

Auto Body Industry – The Canadian Market

Collision Management Magazine has long been on the leading edge of the collision repair industry in Canada. Our coverage of collision repair industry news, car body design news, and the auto body industry overall is second to none. In today’s rapidly changing and fascinating automotive world, we are the go-to source for a complete picture of the industry. As cars and trucks continue to change, collision repair professionals count on us for the latest car body design news, along with insights into advanced technologies, processes and collision repair news. Industry experts agree that the body shops of yesterday have changed dramatically. Today’s car repair facilities are technologically-advanced and they depend on the latest repair information to deal with sophisticated new materials and complex repair processes. Moreover, state-of-the-art technologies like advanced driver assistance systems make collision repair more complex and involved than ever before. That’s why auto body facilities of all sizes – from the small family-owned businesses to the certified collision centres with brand names like Fix Auto or Simplicity Car Care, rely on us to stay on top of trends and changes in body repair. Collision management has changed dramatically over the years, and today’s collision repair professionals need to stay ahead of the game. That’s why they turn to us for the latest collision repair industry news.

Car Body Work – A Collaborative Effort

Since collision repair if part of a much larger automotive landscape, we know collision repair professionals rely on us for a window into the entire automotive industry. The journey begins at the dealership level, where consumers take delivery of their new vehicles. Those that don’t stay new, and need the attention of a collision repair professional will either end up at the dealer’s in-house auto body facility, or with a certified collision repair facility. Fleets also need auto body care when bad things happen to their vehicles. That’s why collision repair professionals rely on us to keep them abreast of trends in the fleet side of the business. As new cars and trucks hit the road, chances are they’ll end up in one of the many auto body repair facilities across our country for repairs. Since vehicles that end up at a body shop will often need new tires, we make sure our collision repair audience is exposed to the latest news about tires and tire technologies. And once the sheet metal is replaced and the paint dries, we know the collision repair process is only half finished. Besides car body work, all the mechanical elements have to be put back into place, fixed or completely replaced in order to make the vehicle road-worthy, and good as new. Here again, our coverage of the entire automotive industry, including the aftermarket and the mechanical repair side of the business, equip our readers with the information and insight needed to get the job done right.