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SIMPLICITY ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF VITO ATTILA TO DIRECTOR, TERRITORY PERFORMANCE OF CANADA
Simplicity is pleased to announce the promotion of Vito Attila to the esteemed position of Director, Territory Performance for Canada, effective as of Monday, April 22nd. As Simplicity continues its expansion, the elevation of talent within the organization underscores its commitment to fostering professional growth and excellence. Having joined Simplicity in January 2023 as a… Read More
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SIMPLICITY ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF BRYTON MUSHINSKI TO REGIONAL MANAGER FOR WESTERN CANADA
Simplicity is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryton Mushinski to the esteemed position of Regional Performance Manager for Western Canada, effective Monday, April 15th. This significant milestone underscores Simplicity’s commitment to fostering internal growth and recognizing exceptional talent within its ranks. Bryton Mushinski joined Simplicity in May 2023 as a Field Conversion Specialist and… Read More
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CALIBRATION OF ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS): A MUST AFTER REPAIRS
(Article published in L’AUTOMOBILE Collision magazine, February 2024) By Noëllise Turgeon Amir Farrokh’s professional background makes him a true expert in automotive repair. Co-owner of a centre specialized in the calibration of ADAS, he explains the importance of this process for bodywork specialists. Mr. Farrokh’s experience as a bodywork technician and trainer is a valuable… Read More
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FIX AUTO IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES NOW CERTIFIED
By Éric Descarries Fix Auto Trois-Rivières-Ouest has just received official certification from Certified Collision Care, a division of OEC, indicating that the company is equipped with the tools, equipment, training and facilities required to repair vehicles of participating brands, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. This certification also indicates that these workshops have not only met,… Read More
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SIMPLICITY 2024 GROWTH CONFERENCE HEADS TO MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
Simplicity Car Care is excited to announce the upcoming 2024 Growth Conference. The two-day event will take place on September 17th and 18th, 2024, at the Montréal Rialto Theatre, located in the heart of Montréal, Québec. The conference aims to inspire and empower industry leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration,… Read More
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CARSTAR CELEBRATES ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY IN CANADA WITH THE 2024 CARSTAR CONFERENCE: VELOCITY!
Landmark Event to Be Held in Beautiful Victoria, BC, with Dynamic Lineup of Speakers, Presentations, Awards and Celebrations CARSTAR Canada is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, and will honour the many achievements of its Canadian CARSTAR franchise network in style while setting the stage for the next 30 years of success at the… Read More
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TOYOTA EXPLORES COLOUR CHANGE
By Éric Descarries Do you remember the electric BMW 1X that was unveiled at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January 2022, with paint that could change colour? Now it’s Toyota’s turn to take an interest in this technology. Indeed, we’ve just learned that the major Japanese automaker had already applied to the United States Patent… Read More
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AKZONOBEL LAUNCHES ITS REFINISH+ SOFTWARE
By Éric Descarries AkzoNobel, the Dutch multinational specialized in paints and paint applications, has just announced its new Refinish+ software designed to improve the efficiency and profitability of collision centres. This is a one-stop solution for several digital tools, including the MIXIT application, the Carbeat advanced workflow application, and several other electronic learning resources. It’s… Read More
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NICK SPIERS NAMED GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGYC OPERATIONS FOR FIX NETWORK
Fix Network, a global leader in the automotive aftermarket services sector, recently announced the appointment of Nick Spiers as the company’s new global vice president of Strategic Operations effective March 1, 2024. In this newly created role, Spiers will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic planning and execution of global operational initiatives… Read More
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KINDIG FINALLY WINS THE RIDLER AWARD WITH ITS TWELVE AIR VEHICLE
By Éric Descarries It’s every auto body repairer’s dream to create or modify a vehicle to perfection. And it was Dave Kindig’s, the Utah-based bodywork specialist regularly featured on Discovery Velocity’s Bitchin’ Rides. He says it himself: for almost 25 years, he’s been trying to win the Ridler Award at Autorama, the famous Detroit custom… Read More