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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

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

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