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Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center in Montreal

October 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Centre-Ville Opening

On October 6th, Carlos Salsa, Fix Auto owner-operator, celebrated the formal grand opening of his new collision repair center, Fix Auto Centre-Ville, during a cocktail event. The facility is located at 1840 Le Ber in Montreal. At the event Montreal personalities, such as Marguerite-Bourgeoys deputy Robert Poëti, actor Paul Doucet and President of the 2016-2017 […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario

October 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Midland

CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of CARSTAR Midland located at 824 King Street in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated by Steve Jacklin, CARSTAR Midland can be found within the Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership. Jacklin has extensive experience in the automotive industry, dating back to the late 80’s. In 2012, he purchased the […]

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

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia

October 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Prince George Central

Peter Polito, General Manager at Fix Auto Western Canada announced the addition of  Fix Auto Prince George Central, owned by Garett Berg, to the Fix Auto network, effective October 6th. The facility is located at 847 3rd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia. Berg has been working in the collision repair industry for over 17 years, and has […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Nova Scotia

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Express Truro

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Express Truro, a 7,500 sq. ft. facility located at 9 Farnham Road in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. CARSTAR Express Truro is owned by multi-CARSTAR store owner, Rick Upham. Upham has been part of the CARSTAR network for over 12 years. “I originally joined CARSTAR because of the people. CARSTAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Nova Scotia, Openings

Uni-Select Acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Guelph Paint and Bumper distributes auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market Area. The location will be re-branded to use the FinishMaster […]

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

CARSTAR Canada Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Ottawa

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Canada’s announced the opening of its latest Express store, CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown. This facility is located at 305 Cumberland Street in Ottawa, Ontario and is owned and operated by multi-CARSTAR franchise partners, Guy Parker and Louise Michaud. CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown services include on-site appraisals, minor collision and paint repair, and detailing. “As […]

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

Fix Auto Adds Location to Collision Repair Network in Calgary

September 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Calgary Peigan, owned by Andy Jeffs, is the latest addition to the Fix Auto Canada network, effective yesterday. Jeffs brings over 20 years of experience to the Fix Auto network, with 5 years as a shop owner. Jeffs says that joining Fix Auto […]

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

PPG Canada Appoints Christie Alexander British Columbia Territory Manager

September 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Canada has named Christie Alexander territory manager for British Columbia. Norm Angrove, director, Refinish Canada, made the announcement. Alexander will be the PPG representative to the company’s automotive refinish distributors throughout the province. Alexander joined PPG Canada in August of this year. She has extensive experience in the refinish business. Prior to coming to PPG Canada, Alexander was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, PPG Industries

Boyd Acquires New Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

September 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Burnaby, British Columbia. The center previously operated as Dumore’s Collision and is located in the southeast of the city in close proximity to the TransCanada highway. “We are very pleased to add this new location which complements our existing repair centers in […]

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

Uni-Select Launches FinishMaster in Canada

September 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster logo

Announces initial openings in Toronto and Ottawa. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the distributor of automotive parts and paint and related products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, Inc., announced today that its FinishMaster brand will be launched in Canada. As part of its strategy, FinishMaster Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the company, will be opening […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, FinishMaster, Openings, Uni-Select

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