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AASP-MN Annual Meeting Featured Top Secrets of Greatest Collision Repair Shops

April 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 5, at the Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington – Minneapolis South, Bloomington, Minn.  With seminars covering topics on stress management, customer service, top secrets of America’s greatest body shops and how to survive and prosper in the auto repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Annual Conference, Minnesota

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Centers in Minnesota and California to Network

March 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 1Collision Network announced the addition of Pearson’s Auto Body in Shakopee, Minn. and Body Best Collision Center in Suisun City, Calif. to its collision repair network. The addition of Pearson’s increases the 1Collision footprint in the Minneapolis-St Paul marketplace to seven locations. The addition of Body Best Collision in Suisun City, is the second […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, California, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

TechnaGlass Acquires Six Harmon Auto Glass Locations in Minnesota

January 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

TechnaGlass announced the acquisition of six Harmon Auto Glass stores in Minnesota. TechnaGlass will initially operate the six stores in the greater Minneapolis area under the Harmon Auto Glass brand.  Troy Mason, founder and CEO of TechnaGlass stated, “We are thrilled to have acquired such a respected business as Harmon Auto Glass. We consider this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Harmon Auto Glass, Minnesota, TechnaGlass

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

October 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

In addition to new location, 1Collision also announces two staff appointments. 1Collision Network announced the addition of Ed’s Collision and Glass in Maple Grove, Minn. Owned by Mike and Sandy Cox, the new location is the sixth collision center in Minnesota to affiliate with 1Collision. Jim Keller, Network President said, “Mike and Sandy are excellent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Minnesota, Network Affiliations, People

1Collision Network Adds Five Collision Repair Centers in Entry to Minnesota Market

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 1Collision Network announced its entrance into Minnesota with the addition of five locations in the Minneapolis – St Paul marketplace. New location principals include: Brian Anderson- Apple Valley Collision-Apple Valley, Minn. Tony Bonfe- Bonfe’s Auto- St Paul, Minn. Randy Miller-Collision Specialists- Austin, Minn. Jerald Stiele and Hopkin’s Collision-Hopkins, Minn. Dan Sjolseth and Superior Collision-Eagan, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

TechnaGlass Opens First Retail Location in Minnesota

October 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

TechnaGlass has opened a new retail location in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis. TechnaGlass is now able to provide automotive glass repair and replacement services across the entire Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. TechnaGlass provides auto glass repair and replacement services in over 11 states through 41 retail locations, along with its fleet of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Minnesota, Openings, TechnaGlass

Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service Launches Campaign

July 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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To ensure a future workforce, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service (MNCARS) has launched a multifaceted campaign that provides students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors with a better picture of the pathways to success and career opportunities in the automotive industry. “CarCareers.org will help parents, teachers, influencers and students overcome misperceptions about the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service

FinishMaster Acquires Jobber in Minneapolis/St. Paul

April 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) announced it has completed the acquisition of Zitco, Inc. doing business as Lowell’s PCE in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Lowell’s has operated a single-location in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market for more than 40 years. “Our companies share a customer-centric focus and our commitment to excellence […]

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

ABRA Adds Franchise Location in Minnesota

January 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the opening of its newest franchise repair center in Worthington, on December 18. The company now operates a total of 335 repair centers in 24 states. The new franchise location is owned and operated by Aaron Marthaler, owner of Marthaler Chevrolet and Marthaler Ford of Worthington. Marthaler previously operated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Minnesota, Network Affiliation

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