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Greetings!
The results are in! We have contest winners from our estimating contest!
*Drum roll*
Winner of the iPod Nano: Paul Gaudet of City Collision Services.
The runners up, who'll each take home a Tims Card: - Arun Mehta from Terry Ortynsky Collision
- Ajay Sharma from AAA Auto Collision Inc.
- And Paul Prochilo from Prochilo Brothers Auto Collision
We'll be in touch with winners soon to confirm addresses.
Winners were selected at random from everyone who submitted an estimate to Tom Bissonnette as part of his effort to get a better national perspective on the costs in collision repair.
To see Tom's surprising findings stay tuned for the September issue of Collision Repair magazine.
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About the Town
 Discount's 19th annual charity golf tournament at Angus Glen
Discount Car and Truck Rental held their 19th annual charity golf
tournament on Friday in support of the Chase McEachern Foundation.
The Chase McEachern Fund raises money to help get life-saving automated
external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and sporting venues.
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Canadian collision repair productivity up 26 per cent: AutoHouse
Productivity in Canadian collision repair facilities rose as much as 26
per cent between 2007 and 2009, according to a recent study by AutoHouse
technologies.
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Boyd Group completes acquisition of True2Form
Boyd Group Income Fund announced the closing of the acquisition of True2Form Collision Repair Centers, Inc., which was
previously announced on June 28, 2010.
The total consideration for the transaction of approximately $18 million
USD, subject to normal
post-closing adjustments, was funded with a combination of cash, US bank
debt, third-party financing, and a vendor take-back note.
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I-CAR US is changing. Should we follow?
I-CAR US has announced that it will be moving toward a new
Professional Development Program (PDP) over the next three years.
They will be implementing these changes during in a three-year
transitional period during which both businesses and individuals can
adjust their Gold Class standing.
For Canadian I-CAR training, AIA has the choice of adopting the new American program or making its own variation on it. And they're seeking input.
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The hidden, costly claims of hybrids
Mitchell International Inc. recently released it's third quarter 2010
edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR), a publication that includes
highlights of industry-related trends and statistics.
This edition's quarterly feature, "Are Hybrids as Green When it Comes to
Their Claims Costs?" by Mitchell's vice president of industry
relations, Greg Horn, reveals new information about the claim costs of
hybrid vehicles, which in recent years have become a much more common
sight on the nation's highways and are appearing in collision repair
shops more frequently.
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Ford developing wireless vehicle-vehicle crash avoidance system
Ford Motor Company's researchers are developing crash avoidance systems
that use wireless and GPS technologies to help vehicles communicate with
each other in traffic and help drivers avoid or mitigate accident.
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WIN employment webinar discusses increase in harassment claims, including male-on-male "hazing"
The Women's Industry Network's (WIN) first interactive employment
webinar, "Demystifying Discrimination, Diversity and the Evolving
Workforce," is now available online to the entire industry. |
Carcone's wheel refinishing customer appreciation program still on the go
You're still eligible to participate Carcone's Auto Recycling and Wheel Refinishing
wheel refinishing customer appreciation program! Through the program, if you refinish 10 wheels with Carcone's you can
get a fleece jacket. For 20, they'll give you a melton and leather
jacket. For 30, you can get a leather jacket.
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Your guide to training
August 2010, Part 2
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean training has to. Here
are the remaining training dates available in August in your area:
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Products
Transtar releases its Ultimate Finish System
Transtar Autobody Technologies recently introduced its new Ultimate
Finish System three-step paint finishing system.
The System is composed of a cutting compound, machine polish and swirl
remover and three new foam pads that correspond with each step in the
process.
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Features
Carstar's Rising Star
Lisa Mercanti-Ladd isn't going to let anything keep her from making CARSTAR the best it can be.
Lisa Mercanti-Ladd was born to go into the collision repair industry.
Her father, Sam Mercanti, built Carstar from the ground up into the
titan it is today. And Lisa's been there every step of the way.
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Give to a good cause for a chance to get Don Treschak to cook lunch for you and your entire shop!
Pick-ups this Friday
Treschak Enterprises in partnership with 3M, AkzoNobel,
and Collision Repair magazine present "From the Paint
Kitchen to the Food Kitchen."
Donate a min $100 of non-perishable food items or grocery store gift cards and receive one case of 3M 3/4" green tape free.
Be the largest donor and receive lunch for your shop provided and cooked by Don Treschak of Treschak Enterprises.
All donations go to Open Arms Mission.
All pickups on August 13th, 2010.
To book a pick up fax this form to 905-732-1995 or call 1-800-552-5856.
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Sincerely,
The Collision Repair Team. |
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