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AIA Canada Testifies in Support of Right to Repair related legislation at Senate Committee

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared the evening of October 9 to testify in connection with the study of Bill C-244 and Bill C-294. On this occasion, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-François Champagne, CAE, Senior Vice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Right to Repair

ProColor Collision Adds Location in in Niagara Falls, Ontario

September 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announces the launch of its newest location in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada led by Justin Haars. From a young age, Justin Haars has been captivated by the world of automobiles. He painted his first car at the age of 16, and this early exposure fueled a lifelong passion. In 1998, the hailstorm that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario, ProColor Collision

Driven Brands Sells Canadian Glass Distribution Business

September 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) today announced the sale of its Canadian auto glass distribution business, primarily operated under the PH Vitres d’Auto brand (PH), to PGW Auto Glass, a North American glass distributor, effective August 31. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Based in Sainte-Perpetue, Quebec, PH Vitres employs more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Canada, Driven Brands, PGW Autoglass

NOVUS Glass Adds New Location in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

August 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced the opening of a new NOVUS Glass shop in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada under the leadership of owner Murray Klassen. Klassen brings a wealth of experience and a strong set of values to his role as shop owner. Reflecting on the source of these values, he expressed his privilege of having […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Saskatchewan

Distribution Solutions Group Closes Source Atlantic Acquisition, Expands Credit Facility

August 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) announced the closing on its previously announced agreement to acquire Source Atlantic Limited which was funded by the Company’s senior secured credit facility. Additionally, on August 14 the Company entered into an amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 1, 2022, increasing the borrowing capacity from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Distribution Solutions Group

Mitchell Reports Battery Electric Vehicle Collision Claims Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

August 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Claims frequency for repairable battery electric vehicles has jumped 45% in the U.S. and 39% in Canada year-over-year while increasing more gradually for hybrids. Mitchell, an Enlyte company today published its Q2 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This edition features the latest U.S. and Canadian claims data on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), mild hybrid […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Electric Vehicles, Mitchell International

Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in Abbotsford, British Columbia

August 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing has opened a new Canadian location in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon, distribution hub, which houses an inventory of crash and collision, 4×4 and off-road, RV and trailer parts and products. “The Abbotsford, British Columbia, dock is an exciting expansion for Meyer,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Meyer Distributing, Openings

UniParts OEM Adds Coast Chrysler to Dealership Network in North Vancouver, British Columbia

August 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

UniParts OEM announced the addition of Coast Chrysler in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada to its network. “We are thrilled to welcome Coast Chrysler to our network,” said Jason Whitbread, Territory Manager at UniParts OEM “Their reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our reach and service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Network Affiliations, OEM Parts, Uniparts OEM Canada

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

July 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Auto Dorval team.

Multi-shop owner Karim Zaidane has taken another step in his professional journey by opening his latest collision repair shop, Fix Auto Dorval A.M. With this new addition, Karim now owns two Fix Auto-branded collision repair shops and two ProColor Collision shops, both part of the Fix Network family. Karim’s fascination with luxury cars began in […]

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

Distribution Solutions Group to Acquire Source Atlantic

July 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGR) announced that its operating company, Lawson Products, under its affiliate Lawson Products Canada, Inc.  signed an agreement to acquire Source Atlantic Limited. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Source Atlantic, headquartered in Saint John, New […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Distribution Solutions Group, Lawson Products

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