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Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Locations in Saskatchewan

October 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Color Compass Corporation Joins Wesco Group

October 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Canadian Business Growth Fund Invests CDN$15 Million in BC-based Lift Auto Group

October 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Business Growth Fund, Lift Auto Group, Private Equity

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Ontario, Canada

October 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Fix Auto Network Announces New Ownership of Québec Collision Repair Center

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Quebec

Fix Auto Network Canada Appoints New VP of Operations

September 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, People

Axalta and Napa Launch Montana Big Sky Low VOC System in Canada

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Canada, NAPA Auto Parts

Collision Reporting Center to Open in Grande Prairie, Alberta

August 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Support Services International Ltd., Alberta, Canada, Openings

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Calgary

August 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Calgary McCall, located at 2181 41st Avenue NE in Calgary, to its network. The facility is owned by Randy Yantz and Deborah Hood.  “We are very excited to join the Fix Auto network with our brand new facility in the McCall district here in Calgary,” said […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on July 9, it acquired a location in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The location previously operated as Stone Bros. Auto Body and Auto Wrecking. Nanaimo is located approximately 110 kilometers north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. “We are very excited to add this location, which has served the Nanaimo […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, British Columbia, Canada

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