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CARSTAR Announces Staff Promotions, Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario

February 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Pembroke

CARSTAR North America announced several organization changes in its corporate support team and the addition of a collision repair center in Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR has announced organizational changes to support operations, development, training and marketing for the network. Dean Fisher will assume the role of Chief Growth Officer for CARSTAR North America, working to help […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Ontario

Canadian Collision Repair Shop Accreditation Program Breaks the 300 Shop Mark

January 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) announced that since its launch in October 2016, over 300 collision repair facilities from across Canada have registered with CCIAP.  As of January 1st, over 20 of those registered have scheduled their accreditation audit for the coming months. Program administrators hope to see these shops join the ranks […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada

Canada’s Speedy Collision Deploys Mitchell RepairCenter Nationwide

January 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International today announced a partnership agreement with Speedy Collision to add Mitchell’s RepairCenter Premier solution across the network. Speedy is an emerging franchise multi-shop operator (MSO) with 25 shops throughout Canada. “We are proud to partner with Speedy to provide its leading network of franchisees with Mitchell’s industry leading body shop management solution,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Mitchell International, Speedy Collision

FinishMaster Canada Acquires Vancouver Autocolor

December 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Vancouver Autocolor Ltd. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG Industries Inc. as well as paint related products and services to customers through three locations in British Columbia.  “We are thrilled to add this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda).

CARSTAR Canada announced the launch of CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda). The facility is located at 1075 Richmond Road, close to the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda) is owned by new franchise partner Vik Dilawri, who has over 25 years in the automotive industry. Dilawri states, “The CARSTAR brand […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Ontario

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

November 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Taber

Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Taber, Alberta, owned and operated by David Powell, is the latest Fix Auto shop to join the Canadian Fix Auto network, effective November 21. A seasoned industry professional of 40 years with 33 years of experience as a shop owner, David Powell is […]

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

Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Announces First Repair Center in Program

November 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AIA Canada announced Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The program, which was announced in May, officially launched in October. Program Director Andrew Shepherd was pleased to have Fix Auto North Bay be the first to confirm […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Fix Auto Canada

Lawson Products Acquires Mattic Industries

November 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced it has completed the acquisition of Mattic Industries Limited, a Vancouver-based distribution company. Founded in 1982, Mattic Industries is a leading distributor of rivets, fasteners and other industrial components throughout Western Canada. Similar to Lawson, the company also provides vendor managed inventory (VMI) services to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Lawson Products

Fix Auto Canada Welcomes New Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

November 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michel Bourgeois, General Manager, Fix Auto Quebec, announced that Fix Auto St-Augustin, owned and operated by Guy and Gilles Vallières, has joined the Canadian Fix Auto network, effective November 2. Guy and Gilles Vallières have been in business for more than 23 years, while having almost 40 years of experience in the industry. They are […]

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

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Calgary to Network

November 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Calgary City

Peter Polito, General Manager of Fix Auto Western Canada, is thrilled to announce the addition of Fix Auto Calgary City Centre, owned by John Gibson to the Fix Auto network, effective October 31. Prior to becoming Fix Auto Calgary City  Centre, the Heninger Collision Centre was in business since 1975. In 2010, they moved to […]

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

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