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CELEBRATING THE SECTOR A world of opportunity awaits you in auto repair
THE VOICE OF COLLISION REPAIR TECHS & PAINTERS
PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHER Darryl Simmons 647.409.7070 publisher@collisionrepairmag.com EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Gideon Scanlon 905.370.0101 gideon@mediamatters.ca ASSOCIATE EDITOR Allison Rogers allison@mediamatters.ca
BY DARRYL SIMMONS
ART DIRECTOR Yvonne Corvers yvonne@mediamatters.ca
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he Alberta Trades Hall of Fame recently approached our editorial team with a message it wanted to share with our readers. It asked for members of the auto repair sector to forward the names of individuals who have demonstrated extraordinar y dedication and commitment to the trade and who advanced apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. I was delighted. Finally, the amazing work of the technicians, painters, preppers, detailers and anyone else in the industry who makes the magic happen would be officially recognized. This news is a big deal. The people in this industry are true problem solvers. For every job that they work on, they have to thinkthrough their approach and be precise in their execution of it. They deserve far more praise than they get. I hope other provinces soon follow in Alberta’s footsteps. I also like to think that Bodyworx Professional played a small role in bringing the public’s understanding of the work done by auto repair industry professionals to light. Seven years ago, when the magazine was launched, we sought to promote a positive image of the industry. At the time, there was no publication devoted to the tradespeople in the automotive aftermarket. In the years since, the magazine has been proud to share the amazing work of so many passionate people. In each issue, we highlight their stories in the hope that young people considering their futures might stumble upon the magazine and consider a rewarding career in the collision sector. Opportunities are everywhere for young people in this business, and more of them will realize that if we point them in the right direction.
Auto repair facilities offer a world of opportunity for young people, and not just in roles as technicians and painters. There is room for innovative customer service professionals, web-designers and managerial positions too.
Auto repair facilities offer a world of opportunity for young people, and not just in roles as technicians and painters. There is room for innovative customer service professionals, web-designers and managerial positions too. If you are interested in sinking your teeth into the world of auto repair, read on. Let this magazine show you how rewarding a life in the field can be!
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER Katherine Stevens katie@mediamatters.ca VP OF INDUSTRY RELATIONS & ADVERTISING Gloria Mann 647.998.5677 advertising@collisionrepairmag.com DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Ellen Smith 416.312.7446 ellen@mediamatters.ca DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Cassie Doyle cassie@mediamatters.ca CONTRIBUTORS Howard Berg, Rick Francouer, Ben Hart, Kelly Roberts, Bill Speed, ‘Forty’; A Progressive Estimator
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