PFM Capital Inc. (PFM), on behalf of the APEX III Investment Fund Limited Partnership (APEX III) announced it has made a strategic investment in British Columbia-based Lift Auto Group to support the continuation of the collision repair facility consolidator’s expansion and acquisition strategy. In addition, the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF), that invested in Lift […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto Canada announced the opening of a second Fix Auto location in Victoria, BC. on Millstream Road. Owner Ian Franklin is excited to expand his operations on Vancouver Island following the success of his first location in Victoria, Fix Auto West Shore. Franklin has owned and operated the West Shore facility for the past […]
Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Centers in Michigan and British Columbia
The Boyd Group announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in separate transactions in the U.S. and Canada. Boyd announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Utica, Mich. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Macomb Collision Tire & Service, operating under the same ownership for 44 years. Utica […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Surrey joined its network in British Columbia. Owner Moe Tabatabaei has been in the automotive industry for 30 years and has owned his shop since 2014. “Cars have always been of great interest to me since a very young age; everything from the mechanics to the overall structure,” […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Parksville to its network in British Columbia. Bruce Alexander has owned and operated a successful collision repair facility alongside his dealership since 1980. “We’ve served the Parksville community for almost 40 years now and have built a solid relationship with our customers,” said Alexander. “As the […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto 100 Mile House, in 100 Mile House, B.C. to its network. Owner Tom Bachynski has been in the automotive industry for quite a few years and has worked in many BC communities including Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver and Vernon. He now calls 100 Mile House […]
Novus Glass Adds Location in British Columbia
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 […]