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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

Fix Auto Canada Opens New Collision Repair Center in Quebec

October 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada celebrates collision repair facility opening

Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto St-Apollinaire celebrated its official opening with a cocktail event on October 20. Stéphane Plante, owner-operator of Fix Auto St-Apollinaire wanted to mark the official opening of his new shop by inviting insurance and strategic partners, as well as Fix Auto employees to visit his new installations. Fix Auto […]

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

AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCIAP logo

Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) seeks to offer collision repair facilities audited accreditation that meets both industry defined and Canadian OEM requirements. The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the official launch of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The development of the program was announced by AIA in May. According to […]

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

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

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