The Boyd Group (TSE: BYD.UN), the multiple collision repair facility operator and glass service provider, reported its financial results for both the fourth quarter of 2015 and the full year yesterday. The company also provided guidance for 2016 and a long-term projection of future growth. For the year, sales increased by 39.1 percent to CA$1.2 […]
Fix Auto Canada Announces Renewal of ICBC Partnership
Tony DeSantis, Vice President of Sales for Fix Auto Canada, announced the renewal of the partnership between Fix Auto Canada and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), effective March 1st. This partnership agreement between ICBC and Fix Auto ensures that ICBC-insured customers, who have a crash in Alberta, have immediate assistance with towing, vehicle […]
CSN Collision Centres Expands in Nova Scotia
CSN Collision Centres announced its newest location in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, CSN – County Collision. After 27 years of in the newspaper industry, owner Michelle Nickerson decided to switch her focus to collision repair. She was given an amazing opportunity to bring vibrancy and life to the former County Collision in Mahone Bay. After […]
CARSTAR Adds Four Locations in U.S. and Canada
Collision repair franchise network adds shops in Ohio and British Columbia. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced four additions to its network of independently-owner collision repair centers in North America. CARSTAR Bexley, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility, is located at 2836 E. Main St., in Columbus, Ohio. The collision repair center is owned by Thom […]
CARSTAR Southbank Opens Appraisal Centre in Ottawa
CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of CARSTAR Southbank Appraisal located at 1255 Johnston Road in Ottawa, Ontario. CARSTAR Southbank Appraisal is located in the Southbank Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership. “Our goal is to keep our customers happy by offering a multitude of services delivered by highly skilled and attentive employees,” comments franchise partner Guy […]
Axalta Launches Learning Campus in Canada
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced it recently launched the Axalta Learning Campus in Canada, a web-based portal that serves as a gateway to Axalta’s Learning and Development programs. The campus allows customers to register online for in-person technical training at a Learning and Development Center or take courses online by accessing a comprehensive library of […]
Collision Diagnostic Services Selects Precision Marketing in Canada
Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) announced it has selected Precision Marketing to remarket the asTech2 remote diagnostic device to the Canadian collision repair industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Precision Marketing’s independent manufacturer representatives, located throughout Canada, will market the device to professional collision repair organizations and insurers. Precision Marketing’s representatives will provide local support, […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Three New Locations
Peter Polito, General Manager of Fix Auto Western Canada announced three new Fix Auto locations have joined the collision repair network; Fix Auto Cardston, Fix Auto Cold Lake, which have been fully operational since February 4th, and Fix Auto Lacombe, in full operation effective February 19th 2016. Fix Auto Cardston’s owner and operator David Nay […]
DuPuis Named Senior VP and COO at Fix Auto Canada
Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Jean Charles Dupuis to Fix Auto’s Executive Leadership team as Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, effective February 8th. In his role, Jean Charles will be responsible for overseeing Fix Auto Canada’s business, as it goes through an aggressive growth strategy and […]
Impact Auto Auctions Opens New Edmonton Facility
Impact Auto Auctions Ltd., a subsidiary of Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) and a business unit of KAR Auction Services (KAR), announced the opening of the first phase of its new Edmonton area facility, located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, AB. The company has begun to direct all Edmonton area assignments and Early Tow […]