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Wesco/Color Compass Acquires WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division

March 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Wesco

Peter Bains Named Territory Manager at Uniparts OEM Canada

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, People, Uniparts OEM Canada

Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Symach

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta, Canada

January 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Camrose

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

2019 VeriFacts Canada Symposium January 23 in Toronto

January 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, VeriFacts Automotive

Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers Affiliates with SCRS

January 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Fix Auto Canada Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Ontario

January 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Thornhill and Fix Auto Oak Ridges, owned by Tony Taj, to its network in Ontario. Taj has been in the industry since 1996 and became a shop owner about six years ago. “Before getting into the collision industry, I actually started out as an auto service […]

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

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Québec

January 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network Québec announced that multi-shop owner Nuno Victorino opened his fifth Fix Auto facility located in eastern Montréal, Québec, Canada. Victorino has been in the industry for 25 years and also owns four other Fix Auto shops: Plateau Mont-Royal, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Henri-Bourassa East and Montréal East. For this new location, Nuno Victorino partnered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Quebec

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Ontario

December 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Canada, Ontario

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

October 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Quebec

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