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Craftsman Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in British Columbia

October 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Craftsman Collision

Craftsman Collision announced it expanded to Prince George, British Columbia (BC) with the acquisition of Jack Schultz Autobody and Queensway Autobody. The expansion brings Craftsman’s new total to 42 shops under four names in BC, Alberta and California, including 35 in BC alone. The BC communities of Kamloops, Duncan, Vernon and Rutland are other recent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, Craftsman Collision

Fix Automotive Network Holds Regional Meetings in Canada

September 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network wrapped up the second of two regional conferences this past weekend. Both western and eastern Canada franchise strategic partners from Fix Automotive brands of Speedy Auto Service, Minute Muffler & Brake and Novus Glass came together in Calgary and Ottawa respectively for two days of collaborative meetings, presentations and a vendor […]

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

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Kamloops

September 20, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a collision repair center to its network in Kamloops, B.C. This facility that has been serving customers since 1991, and is the only ICBC-accredited body shop operating on the north shore of Kamloops. Owner Steve Davidson is excited to join the national brand, “We are looking forward to […]

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

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

September 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new collision repair facility to its network in Leduc, Alberta. The new location in Leduc, a growing and dynamic city 35 km south of Edmonton, marks the second Fix Auto for Kazimierz (Kaz) Grudzien and his son Jerry, having originally joined the network back in 2013 with […]

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

Boyd Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Alberta

August 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that it has acquired four collision repair centers in Calgary, Alberta. The facilities previously operated as Concours Collision Centres. “We are excited to be expanding our presence in the Calgary region, a large market with a population of approximately 1.5 million,” said Eric Danberg, President of the Boyd Autobody […]

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

CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Brunswick

August 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Shediac

CARSTAR Canada  announced the addition of CARSTAR Shediac, a 6,500 sq. ft. facility, located at 277 Main Street, Shediac, New Brunswick to its network. Serge Leger, the owner of CARSTAR Shediac, grew up in the automotive industry, and has worked closely with his  father, supporting collision repairs and customizing vehicles. Now, Serge is driven to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, New Brunswick

CARSTAR Canada Adds Satellite Appraisal Location at Ford Dealer in Cambridge, Ontario

August 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced that CARSTAR Cambridge Appraisal has officially launched, located at 272 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The store will be a satellite location in the Ridgehill Ford dealership, with all service going to CARSTAR Cambridge. CARSTAR Cambridge Appraisal and CARSTAR Cambridge are owned by the LC Group, which is comprised of Ian Ladd, Peter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Ontario, Openings

Fix Auto Canada Announces Two Staff Appointments

August 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Rodrigues Named National Corporate Sales Manager, Rhonda Bricknell joins Fix Auto as Senior Business Development Manager.  Fix Auto announced two staff appointments in Canada. Tony DeSantis, Vice President of Sales for Fix Automotive Network, announced the appointment of John Rodrigues to the new position of National Corporate Sales Manager. Rodrigues joins Fix Automotive Network […]

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

Hughie’s Collision Centre Joins CSN Collision Repair Network in Nova Scotia

August 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN Hughie’s, a 5,000 sq. ft. facility, to its collision repair network in Port Hastings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hughie Samson was a dealership manager for many years before he realized it was time to start his own business. In 1989, Samson made his childhood dream a reality and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario, Canada

July 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Haliburton has officially launched, located at 154 Industrial Park Drive, Haliburton, Ontario. The facility is owned by multiple store owner Paul Cross. CARSTAR Haliburton is a 6,500 square foot facility offering full collision repairs, windshield repairs and repairs on large vehicles with aluminum components. This store, along with CARSTAR Lindsay will be managed by […]

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

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