Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parts distributor and parent of FinishMaster, yesterday celebrated the official opening of a new Bumper to Bumper distribution center in Calgary. The 296,085 sq. ft. facility is Uni-Select’s largest distribution center. “We are proud to launch this distribution center, which is in line with our focus on operational excellence and has been […]
CSN Collision Centres Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta, Canada
After many years running CSN Star Grande Prairie and CSN Star Crooked Creek, Les Toews has purchased a third location in Valleyview Alberta, rebranding it under the CSN banner as CSN Star Valleyview. CSN Star Autobody was founded by Les Toews in 1987. Since then, Les’ three sons have all joined the business. The Toews’ […]
Wesco/Color Compass Acquires WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division
Wesco/Color Compass, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Edmonton, Alberta-based WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division. WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division serves independent and member-dealer collision centers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. WD Co-Auto has selected Color Compass as their preferred and exclusive supplier of body […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta, Canada
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new collision repair center to its network in Camrose, Alberta. Managing Partner and GM Brett Denham notes that his family has a long history in the industry, serving customers for over 37 years. Chris Peterson, General Manager for Fix Automotive Network Alberta & Saskatchewan said, “We are […]
Collision Reporting Center to Open in Grande Prairie, Alberta
Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI) announced it has partnered with the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment and the City of Grande Prairie on the implementation of the Collision Reporting Center (CRC) in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The new CRC will open August 27 at 10 a.m. Earlier this month, ASSI announced the September opening of […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Calgary
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Calgary McCall, located at 2181 41st Avenue NE in Calgary, to its network. The facility is owned by Randy Yantz and Deborah Hood. “We are very excited to join the Fix Auto network with our brand new facility in the McCall district here in Calgary,” said […]
First RCMP Collision Reporting Center Opens in Grand Prairie, Alberta
Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), facilitators of collision reporting to the insurance industry, announced the opening of its’ newest Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment. Accident Support Services International Ltd., in partnership with insurers and local law enforcement agencies, have been operating CRCs […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Estimating Location to Network in Edmonton
Fix Auto Canada announced an additional location in Edmonton for owner Albert Rosanova, Fix Auto Edmonton Tamarack that will serve area customers as a satellite location offering estimating services. Repair work will be supported by his existing two locations of Fix Auto Edmonton North and West. “We are able to provide our customers with estimating […]
Lawson Products Opening New Distribution Center in Alberta, Canada
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, held an open house to celebrate its new distribution center in Alberta, Canada. The new distribution center, co-located in the recently acquired facility of The Bolt Supply House, allows Lawson to reduce product delivery time to within one to two business days to its Western Canadian […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Fix Auto Canada announced a new location added to its collision repair network in High River, Alberta. This new location owned by Bill and Nancy Wilkison, is new to the network but not to the community having served local residents in the area for 25 years. “I’ve always enjoyed repairing vehicles and making them perfect,” […]