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I-CAR Canada Expands Partnership with CWB to Increase Collision Repair Industry Access to Welding Certification

June 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

I-CAR Canada announced the next phase of its partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to expand access to welding training and certification for collision repair professionals across the country, including those in remote and underserved regions. This collaboration combines CWB Group’s expertise in welding with I-CAR Canada’s commitment to complete, safe, and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Canadian Welding Bureau, Certification, I-CAR Canada

CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Aurora, Ontario

June 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Upper Canada Collision Centre, located in Aurora, Ontario, Canada became the latest member of the CSN Collision network on May 1. Sebastian Fuchs and Michael Migliore founded the Aurora shop in 2019. The business serves a community of approximately 65,000 residents. “We started with a small team and a big goal,” Fuchs said. “We wanted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision, Network Affiliations, Ontario

AIA Canada Begins Search for New President and CEO

June 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Earlier this year at the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference, Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) President and CEO, J.F. Champagne, CAE, announced that he will be leaving the organization in June 2026. AIA Canada announced yesterday that the Board of Directors, along with executive search firm Boyden, have begun the process of securing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, People

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Ontario, Canada

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Erik Smith, owner of Windsor Tire Inc. and TIRECRAFT, opened a NOVUS Glass location in Windsor, Ontario, Canada today, expanding his automotive services to include auto glass repair and replacement. The new shop adds glass services and advanced calibration capabilities to Smith’s existing tire and mechanical repair operation. NOVUS Glass is part of Fix Network’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Ontario

Travelers to Sell Canadian Insurance Operations to Definity for $2.4 Billion

May 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes Travelers’ personal lines and most commercial insurance operations. The Travelers Companies Inc. will sell most of its Canadian insurance operations to Definity Financial Corporation for approximately CA$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion), the companies announced May 27. The transaction includes Travelers’ personal insurance business and the majority of its commercial insurance operations in Canada. Travelers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Definity, Travelers

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Ontario, Canada

May 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group has acquired MCR Advanced Collision Center – Stratford located in Stratford, Ont. Canada. Newly named CSN Stratford, the shop owes much of its success to former owner Jeff McKone’s long family history in the industry. For 50 years, Jeff has been involved in collision repair. At 13 years old, Jeff started working […]

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

Meyer Distributing Canada Adds Location in Moncton, New Brunswick

May 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing Canada, Inc. announced the addition of its Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada crossdock. “Our Winnipeg expansion highlights our ongoing commitment to bringing Meyers best in class inventory right to the doorstep of our customers,” states Patrick Lavallée, Meyer Canada’s Sales Manager for Western Canada. “From traditional automotive accessories to specialty commercial and collision parts, Meyer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Manitoba, Meyer Distributing, Openings

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Dundas, Ontario

May 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass Dundas in Ontario, Canada to their network. The new automotive glass repair and replacement location serves as an expansion to the esteemed local mechanical shop, Eccles Auto Service Inc.- a family-owned and operated business distinguished for over 40 years of exceptional service and quality workmanship. Scott Eccles, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Ontario

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

Hunter Doubles Capacity at Canada Distribution Center

April 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hunter Engineering Canada recently completed a remodeling and redesign of its distribution center in Aurora, Ontario that will result in significantly reduced lead times for shipping Hunter products and equipment across Canada. With an eye towards expected future growth, the five-month project provides for a more streamlined operational layout, reducing lead times to 14 days […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Hunter Engineering, Ontario, Openings

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