The Canadian Collision Industry Forum Kicks Off 2012 Program with a reception this Friday and a full slate of presentations on Saturday.
The event takes place at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, Ont.
Friday evening reception 7.30 - 10.00pm
Saturday, January 28 8.30am- 4.00pm
The holidays are over and it's time to face up to 2012. The new year will bring challenges and rewards to those who see them coming and take them in their stride.
So, in order to be on the winning end of the challenges and changes happening in the collision repair industry, you have to know what's going on. What better place to find out than CCIF Toronto. This is the place to spend the day with hundreds of collision repairers, insurers, suppliers and service providers who, like you, will be seeking answers to the questions that keep you awake at night.
We'll start CCIF Toronto with the energy and inspiration of Richard Flint, a highly acclaimed presenter who helps people our industry to clarify, simplify and focus on priorities. Then we'll hear about initiatives to create easier access to recycled parts, as well as I-CAR developments and the ongoing campaign to attract young people into the industry.
With the introduction of every new vehicle model there seems to be more Advanced OEM Technology built into it, presenting new challenges when it comes to collision repair.
Potentially, a brand new vehicle can be damaged and need repair on the first day it leaves the dealer's lot. Therefore, it is in the interest of the dealer, the OEM, the collision repairer and the insurer to know that the technical information, training, tools and equipment are already in place, so that the vehicle can be repaired to pre-accident condition.
What happens when these are not in place? What are the implications and risks for each stakeholder? How can all parties work together to ensure that everything is in place in order for the vehicle owner to be satisfied and the vehicle correctly/safely repaired? At CCIF Toronto we'll have presentations, panel discussions and open forum to identify what needs to be done to address these issues.
So if you haven't already registered for CCIF Toronto and received confirmation, please use the attached form or register online today at www.ccif.net . We'll confirm your registration within 24 hours.
We are also pleased to tell you that I-CAR is running a Corrosion Protection course in conjunction with CCIF Toronto. Please see the attached registration form for details and communicate directly with I-CAR if you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity for your technicians.