The Fix Network announced the addition NOVUS Glass Coquitlam located at 1200 Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, British Columbia to its network. This location is the fifth and largest of the Skidmore Group’s locations and will serve as their flagship facility and head office. Christine Perry, Regional Manager of the Skidmore Group’s NOVUS Glass operations states, […]
TAG Network Partners Announces Partnership with Family Insurance on Glass Claims
The Trans North America Glass Network (TAG Network) announced its second partnership since officially launching their claims management services in Canada in early July. Family Insurance Solutions, a distributor of personal insurance in British Columbia, has successfully transitioned their glass claims management to the TAG Network. “We are thrilled to partner with Family Insurance Solutions […]
Peter Bains Named Territory Manager at Uniparts OEM Canada
Uniparts OEM Canada announced that Peter Bains has joined their sales team as Territory Manager, British Columbia. Bains brings over 15 years’ experience in project management, executive management, business development, supply management, coaching & training. He began his career in the industry with National Car Rental where he worked on business development for collision centers […]
Canadian Business Growth Fund Invests CDN$15 Million in BC-based Lift Auto Group
First Investment by fund will enable Kelowna-based collision repair shop operator to execute on acquisition strategy. The Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) announced October 2 that it has invested CDN$15 million ($11.6 million) in the Lift Auto Group. The deal is CBGF’s first investment as part of its mandate to provide long-term, patient, minority capital […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on July 9, it acquired a location in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The location previously operated as Stone Bros. Auto Body and Auto Wrecking. Nanaimo is located approximately 110 kilometers north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. “We are very excited to add this location, which has served the Nanaimo […]
As Crashes Hit All Time High, ICBC Announces Permanent CEO
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) board chair, Joy MacPhail, announced the permanent appointment of Nicolas Jimenez as ICBC’s president and CEO. Jimenez has served as ICBC’s interim president and CEO since January of this year. After a thorough international search, the board of directors felt Jimenez was the right candidate given his proven […]
Thomas Maple Appointed GM for Fix Auto Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto announced Thomas Maple has been appointed to the role of General Manager for the newly formed region of British Columbia, Canada. “We have seen tremendous growth in the West with over 90 Fix Automotive Network brand locations now operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan,” said Steve Leal, President of Fix Auto World. […]
Fix Auto Quesnel Under New Ownership
Fix Auto Canada announced a change in ownership of Fix Auto Quesnel in British Columbia. The facility was purchased by Anita Slovak and Jesse Bowden. This location has been providing customers auto body repair work since 2011. Slovak, along with her husband, may be new to the collision industry, but they have extensive experience owning […]
ICBC Blames CA$935 million in First Nine Months on Surge in Crashes
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) yesterday reported a net loss of CA$935 million ($757.6 million) for the first nine months of our current fiscal year covering April 1 to December 31, 2017. According to ICBC, “This is obviously a sizeable and significant loss, and is further evidence of the growing financial pressures we […]
Kirmac Opens 18th Collision Repair Center in British Columbia
Kirmac Collision & Autoglass announced the opening of its 18th location in Maple Ridge, B.C. The collision repair center, located at 11971 227th Street, just off Dewdney Trunk Road in East Maple Ridge, complements Kirmac’s existing two facilities located on Lougheed Highway in West Maple Ridge and 228th Street in East Maple Ridge. “Over the […]