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AIA Canada Partners with Ontario Government to Launch New Automotive Trades Training Program

May 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, St. Lawrence College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College and Plug ‘N Drive, announced May 24 a new auto care industry training program to help address the industry’s workforce development challenges. Made possible through round three of the Ontario Government’s Skills Development […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, Ontario, Workforce Development

Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Burnaby, British Columbia

May 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group announced the acquisition of B&M Auto-Craft Collision formerly owned by brothers-in-law Tony Murazzo and Antonio Beninteso. The facility, located in Burnaby, B.C., now joins the CSN Collision network and will operate as CSN BM Collision. “Lift is a great company. I had the opportunity to chat with them and they’re so professional […]

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

Uni-Select Obtains Antitrust Clearance in U.S. and Canada for its Acquisition by LKQ

May 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced that the required waiting period has expired under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the previously announced plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Québec Business Corporations Act involving Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and 9485-4692 Québec Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. In addition, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select

Celette Acquires Wedge Clamp Systems

May 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Celette Inc. announced the acquisition of Wedge Clamp Systems Inc., a company based in Canada that specializes in floor systems for automotive, light trucks and bus collision repair. For 70 years, Celette has been delivering productive and innovative body repair equipment to the automotive industry. Wedge Clamp Systems has delivered a variety of innovative products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Celette, Wedge Clamp Systems

AIA Canada Announces Young Leader and Distinguished Service Award Winners

May 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced the recipients of the 2023 AIA Canada Distinguished Service Award and the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) Young Leader of the Year Award. The award presentations took place during the AIA Canada National Conference held on April 25-26, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brad Cochrane of […]

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

CSN Collision Centres Adds Heavy Duty Truck Collision Repair Facility to Network in Ontario

April 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN Supreme Trucks, a 13,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada to its network. The new facility is the first of its kind for the network as they specialize in large truck repairs and provide a much sought after solution for the commercial insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Heavy Duty Trucks, Network Affiliations, Ontario

Lift Auto Group Acquires 5 Collision Repair Centers in Alberta, Canada

March 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lift Auto Group announced that it has significantly expanded its Alberta, Canada operations with the acquisition of Herbers Autobody comprising of five locations in the Edmonton region and one in Grande Prairie. Herbers serves the Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Leduc regions. “Lift is very excited to include Herbers Autobody in its rapidly expanding portfolio of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Lift Auto Group

Canadian Council of Collision Repairers Launches Time Study to Address Unpaid Admin Time Issue

March 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) announced it will focus on addressing the issue of unpaid administrative time by conducting a comprehensive time study among its members. The study will be conducted as a result of the council’s recent member survey which prioritized the top three issues facing the Canadian collision repair industry: unpaid […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Council of Collision Repairers, Time Study

AIA Canada Urges More Funding for Skills Training in Ontario

March 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) Senior Director of Government Relations, Alana Baker, promoted the auto care sector’s demand for more funding for skills training as part of the Ontario Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs’ pre-budget consultations last month. Citing the growing demand for technicians trained to handle electric vehicles (EVs), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development

Fix Network Raises $146,630 For Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Contributions made in 2022 will enable more than 872 nights of accommodation for families with seriously ill children across Canada. After hosting more than 10 events throughout 2022, Fix Network Canada, along with its employees and strategic partners, raised CA$146,630 ($107,750) to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). Throughout 2022, Fix Network hosted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Donations, Fix Network Canada

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