Canadian Collision Industry Forum (April 01, 2008)

More than 400 participants attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) held in Toronto on Jan. 26. CCIF chairman Tony Canade (Assured Automotive) and CCIF administrator Mike Bryan opened the one-day session. The topics and speakers included: National Accreditation –Jay Perry (ABC Consulting); Key Industry Trends –Greg Horn (Mitchell International); Leadership and Driving Change – Rocco Neglia (The Economical Insurance Group); Low VOC / Waterborne Conversion –Jim Quick (Canadian Paint & Coatings Association); and ‘The Future of DRPs’ panel discussion, moderated by Larry Jefferies (CARSTAR Automotive Canada). •