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Fix Network Opens First NOVUS Crystal Glass Location in British Columbia

September 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Fix Network has opened the first location to carry its NOVUS Crystal Glass banner, an automotive glass and calibration facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia, about 10 months after the franchisor announced the partnership joining NOVUS Glass and Crystal Glass Canada Ltd. The opening starts the conversion of the two brands’ Western Canada footprints into a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Crystal Glass, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass

UVeye Enters Canadian Market With Automated Vehicle Inspection Systems

July 30, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

UVeye has expanded into Canada, with its computer vision inspection systems now operating at dealerships in British Columbia and Ontario and additional installations planned across the country through the rest of 2026. The expansion pushes automated damage documentation into a market where harsh road conditions and severe weather produce the internal and external damage that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, British Columbia, Canada, Ontario, UVeye

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass Opens 29th Location in Penticton, British Columbia

July 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has opened a collision and glass repair facility in Penticton, British Columbia, the family-owned company’s first location in the South Okanagan and the 29th in its Western Canada network. The opening marks the second time Kirmac has tied a new market to its May 2025 acquisition of Bannister Automotive Group’s collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Openings

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass Opens 28th Location

June 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has opened a collision and glass repair facility in Mission, British Columbia, Canada deepening the family-owned company’s footprint in the Fraser Valley and bringing its network to 28 locations. “We had been looking to open a location in Mission for many years,” said Sean McIntosh, president and CEO. “We’re proud to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Openings

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass Acquires Bannister Automotive Group Collision Repair Centers

May 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has acquired Bannister Automotive Group’s collision centers in Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, and Chilliwack in British Columbia, Canada. The transaction was completed today, with Kirmac assuming operational control of these locations effective immediately. This acquisition expands Kirmac’s presence into the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, increasing its total operations to 27 locations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass

Kirmac Automotive Opens Its Largest Facility in Langley, British Columbia

February 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Automotive announced the opening of its newest and largest location in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The brownfield expansion has seen the building undergo a renovation to transform it into a state-of-the-art collision repair facility. The facility houses Kirmac’s three brands: Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Reborn Autobody (specializing in luxury vehicles), and its newest division, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, Openings

Lift Group Acquires Azorcan Collision Center

January 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group, part of the CSN Collision network, announced the acquisition of Azorcan Collision Center in Terrace, BC, Canada. The facility will operate as CSN Azorcan. Former owner, Mike Praticante, started at the shop in 1988, sweeping floors. Following completion of his certifications, Mike spent the next 18 years working as a technician before […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, CSN Collision, Lift Auto Group

Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in Abbotsford, British Columbia

August 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing has opened a new Canadian location in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon, distribution hub, which houses an inventory of crash and collision, 4×4 and off-road, RV and trailer parts and products. “The Abbotsford, British Columbia, dock is an exciting expansion for Meyer,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Meyer Distributing, Openings

UniParts OEM Adds Coast Chrysler to Dealership Network in North Vancouver, British Columbia

August 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

UniParts OEM announced the addition of Coast Chrysler in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada to its network. “We are thrilled to welcome Coast Chrysler to our network,” said Jason Whitbread, Territory Manager at UniParts OEM “Their reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our reach and service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Network Affiliations, OEM Parts, Uniparts OEM Canada

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass Acquires Repair Center in Abbotsford, B.C.

January 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass announced its acquisition of Automall Autobody in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.  The acquisition is Kirmac’s 17th location in the Metro Vancouver market. This strategic move marks Kirmac’s entry into the City of Abbotsford, a growing community located one hour from Downtown Vancouver.  The location is conveniently located inside the Fraser Valley […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass

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