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1 month ago | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
As we close this issue of Collision Repair, it’s clear that sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of how we do business. Sustainable practice have gained significant momentum across industries. In the world of collision repair, it’s quickly becoming a defining principle. As we put together this issue, one thing became abundantly clear: sustainability is not just a passing trend, it’s a transformation—one that is already well underway.
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1 month ago | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
Our avid readers know that Collision Repair magazine advocates for the entire nation. As such, we are thrilled to introduce our first interview in a new series, where we check in with provincial associations to hear their latest advancements in industry innovation. First up—Manitoba. We spoke to Denis Cloutier, the executive director of the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) to hear what this ultraproductive group has introduced to bring our industry to new heights.
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2 months ago | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
Did you enjoy your school years? Elementary school, high school, postsecondary training, et cetera. Your default answer is likely no; but joke’s on you— as a member of the collision repair industry, you’ve proved you truly love learning. We all know this industry changes in the blink of an eye. Keeping up with the changes is, more or less, like school. You’re looking up procedures, altering operations based on studies or practices you’ve read.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
bodyworxmag.com | Allison Rogers |Sarah Perkins
A LOOK BACK ON SEMA 2024BY ALLISON ROGERS AND SARAH PERKINSThis year’s SEMA Show——which took place from November 5 to 8, 2024—may have come and gone, and with it, the afterimage of the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada in attendees eyes, but when it comes to the hottest products for the collision repair industry, the glitz and glamour of the spotlight stage is never far behind.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
Blame game or recipe for betterment? By ALLISON ROGERSWhat is accountability? I recently ran into a statistic online that suggested a startling 80 percent of people understand accountability in the workplace to be synonymous with punishment. Accountability, when you look up the definition of the word, is “the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” That could sound ominous, to some.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
INDUSTRY SPEAKS ON OEM CERTIFICATIONSStory by ALLISON ROGERSOriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications have been a widely discussed topic in recent years. With vehicle complexity consistently on the rise, many argue that automakers are simply doing their due diligence to ensure these high-tech systems are repaired to proper functionality, by a technician that has had the proper OEM training to do so.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions automates material tracking, invoicing to enhance profitabilityStory by ALLISON ROGERSThere are three major components of consideration when it comes to 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions benefits, according to Ryan Fuller, digital solutions marketing manager for 3M™. “3M™ RepairStack™ was put together based on requests we received specifically from bodyshops. It all comes back to improving how you operate your business.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
Behind the booming success of CARSTAR Don-Mor’s ‘repair village’Story by ALLISON ROGERSThe builders of the earth’s first settlements were likely unaware they were crafting a village—something that would become an integral piece of groundwork for the social structures shaping human civilization. Similarly, when Don Morton opened the doors to Don-Mor 45 years ago, he never envisioned that a single building would grow into a sprawling “repair village” set on 5.2 acres of land.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
automation.com | Allison Rogers
Social learning is the process of gaining knowledge, skills and ideas through community-oriented learning programs and is a core element of the ISA Business Academy.
In today’s world, traditional classroom settings and solitary online courses are no longer the only avenues for acquiring knowledge. Enter social learning — a dynamic, interactive approach that leverages the power of collaboration and interaction to foster knowledge transfer and skill development.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
collisionrepairmag.com | Allison Rogers
The value of face-to-face communicationBy ALLISON ROGERSI could start with a thousand analogies about the pace of change in the collision industry, but we all know how quickly things move around here. It’s no secret collision centres have faced unprecedented challenges in the last few years. Parts shortages, labour woes, increased operating costs and the pressure of adapting to the needs of modern vehicle technology.
