The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on March 15, it acquired a a collision repair center in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Guelph is the fourth-largest City in Southwestern Ontario. The new Assured Automotive brand location previously operated as Majestic Collision. “We are very excited to add this location, which has served the Guelph market well for […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Adds Over 300 Collision Repair Shops in Quebec
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) and the Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec (CCPQ) announced that since the start of their partnership in October 2018, over 300 collision repair shops in the province of Quebec have registered with CCIAP. The CCIAP, launched in 2016, accredits collision repair facilities against a collection of standards, […]
Fenix Parts Sells Canadian Operations to Former Owner
Fenix Parts, Inc., Goldy Metals Incorporated and Kenneth Gold today announced the closing of a deal for Fenix to sell its Canadian subsidiaries to Goldy for an undisclosed purchase price. The operations in Ontario, Canada will continue under Goldy ownership and will operate as “Standard Auto Wreckers.” Fenix retains its existing business in the United […]
Toyota Canada Selects Certified Collision Care to Manage Collision Repair Certification Programs
Toyota Canada has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their strategic partner to administer and manage the Toyota Certified Collision Centre and Lexus Certified Collision Centre programs. The programs are open to dealership and independent collision repair facilities across Canada. Participation in the Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Centre […]
Wesco/Color Compass Acquires WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division
Wesco/Color Compass, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Edmonton, Alberta-based WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division. WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division serves independent and member-dealer collision centers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. WD Co-Auto has selected Color Compass as their preferred and exclusive supplier of body […]
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 […]
Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada
Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach General Manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting its activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in International trade and business development in the Automotive Aftermarket and 12 years in Automotive Refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta, Canada
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new collision repair center to its network in Camrose, Alberta. Managing Partner and GM Brett Denham notes that his family has a long history in the industry, serving customers for over 37 years. Chris Peterson, General Manager for Fix Automotive Network Alberta & Saskatchewan said, “We are […]
2019 VeriFacts Canada Symposium January 23 in Toronto
VeriFacts Automotive announced it next VeriFacts Automotive Symposium in Canada will take place January 23. Topics and Special Guests at the invitation-only event include: Updates from Toyota Canada and Volkswagen Group Canada, State of the Industry presentation by Tom Bissonette, Parr Auto Body, OEM Certification presentation by Sean Carey, SCG Management, 2020 Survival Kit presentation […]
Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is the latest collision repair association to affiliate with organization, and the third association in Canada. SAAR is a non-profit organization of automotive repairers and associated firms whose concerns are the promotion and development of their industry in all […]