The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on November 30, 2018 it acquired a location in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. Hawkesbury is located in Eastern Ontario, on the Ottawa River, south of the Quebec-Ontario border. This shop is situated approximately one hour from both Ottawa and Montreal. The new Assured Automotive location previously operated as Marchildon Autobody. […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec
Fix Auto announced the addition of Fix Auto Rivière-du-Loup to its network in Canada. Claude Beaulieu, owner of Fix Auto Rivière-du-Loup has been in the industry for over 15 years and operated a collision repair center since February 2014. “I’ve always wanted to be my own boss; own my own business,” said Beaulieu. “A little […]
Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Locations in Saskatchewan
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on October 12 it acquired two collision repair locations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The previous owners have operated for many years as Nutana Collision. The addition of these two locations doubles the number of Boyd repair centers in Saskatchewan. “We are very excited to add these locations that have […]
Color Compass Corporation Joins Wesco Group
Wesco Group announced that Color Compass Corporation has joined the Wesco family of companies. Color Compass, a PBE distributor in Western Canada, which includes the businesses of White & Peters, Chase, Rocky Mountain, Carlson and PBE Distributors—operates 15 stores selling to body shops, 3 equipment divisions, and 5 paint body and equipment warehouses selling to […]
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 Ontario, Canada
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on September 21, it acquired a location in Dundas, Ontario. The new Assured Automotive-branded location previously operated as Terry’s Autobody. Dundas is a community near Hamilton, Ontario and is popular tourist destination outside of Toronto. “We are pleased to add this location, which has served the Dundas market well […]
Fix Auto Network Announces New Ownership of Québec Collision Repair Center
Yves Roy, General Manager for Fix Automotive Network Québec, announced that Jean-Marc Marion is the new owner of Fix Auto Hull. Marion has been working in the collision industry for 35 years and at just 25 years old, he opened his own shop. “Ever since I could remember, I have had a great passion for […]
Fix Auto Network Canada Appoints New VP of Operations
The Fix Automotive Network (FAN) Canada announced the appointment of Sylvain Séguin as Vice President of Operations. Séguin will oversee the operations teams for all brands for the Network in Canada which includes Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass and Speedy Auto Service. As a member of the executive team, he will report directly to Fix Automotive […]
Axalta and Napa Launch Montana Big Sky Low VOC System in Canada
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the launch of its Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat in Canada during XPO Vente 2018, the annual NAPA trade show being held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal on September 5 and 6. Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat is a new 3.5 lbs/gal (420 grams/liter) VOC-compliant refinish coating introduced […]
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 […]