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The need for lighter, more fuel efficient vehicles, and a heightened awareness of the environment are just some of the key factors that have the majority of vehicle makers using high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra high-strength steel (UHSS)....
Feb 5, 2012 1:36PM
The XMT 450MPa multiprocess welder by Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers powerful and consistent options for pulsed MIG welding and features increased power and duty cycle for heavy carbon arc gouging and large diameter welding applications. With...
Feb 5, 2012 1:24PM
Silver Sails Automotive Refinishing Products are being introduced to Canada. With efforts being headed up by industry veteran Larry Wagreich, sales director for the Americas, the products are being imported by Jovial Inc., of River Vale, New...
Feb 4, 2012 5:37PM
U.S. car dealers continued to generate profits from accessories sales in 2011 with the average dealership generating more than $260,000 for the year, with 45% average gross profit margin, says a trend report.Izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com)...
Feb 4, 2012 3:51PM
More pizza delivery drivers end up in accidents on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year, says a U.S. insurer. They also delivery a lot more pizza.According to a Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. study, as reported in InsuranceQuotes.com,...
Feb 3, 2012 5:05PM
CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has announced the addition of Allard's in Kanata, Ont., to the network of CARSTAR locations. This is the fourth CARSTAR location in the Ottawa market. The new CARSTAR Kanata (Allard's) location, with over 22,000...
Jan 31, 2012 2:29PM
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) held its first meeting of 2012 at Toronto's Sheraton Airport Hotel, packing the conference facility with more than 300 attendees.
Jan 29, 2012 4:28PM
The Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association (HARA) and I-CAR Canada recently announced that HARA's Level 1 Collision Estimating course will be recognized as an I-CAR eligible program, beginning this year.
Jan 29, 2012 3:03PM
Meguiar has added a new Gold Class Premiun Quik Detailer to its 2012 product lineup. This spray product, which is safe to use on all paint finishes, is designed to deliver that glossy, slick, just-detailed look in minutes.The new formulation...
Jan 27, 2012 4:20PM
Shortages in the skilled trades are already having an impact on Canadian employers, issuing an early warning for the demographic crunch expected in the next decade. Construction, mining, energy, manufacturing and service sectors all report real...
Jan 27, 2012 4:18PM