CARSTAR Canada is proud to announce the opening of its newest location CARSTAR Express Barrie, owned by multi-CARSTAR store owner’s Frank and Bernice DiVito. CARSTAR Express Barrie is located at 580 Bayfield Street in Barrie, Ontario. The DiVito’s have grown from having a privately owned business in Toronto, to opening their second CARSTAR location in Barrie. […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Australia
Fix Auto Australia Head of Business Terry Feehan announced that Fix Auto Morley, Western Australia (WA), owned and operated by Travis Arnold, is the latest shop to join Fix Auto’s Australian network. Fix Auto Morley, formerly known as D & W Panel Beating recently relocated to a new space, boasting a spacious 1100 sq. m. […]
1Collision Network Adds Three-Location Collision Repair MSO in California
The 1Collision Network announced its further expansion in California with the addition of three locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond, Calif. Henry Seng, owner of 101 Auto Body shops, stated, “We are optimistic about the future in our market, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue growing our business as part of the […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Alberta
Peter Polito, General Manager for Fix Auto Western Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Sherwood Park, Alberta to the Fix Auto Canada collision repair network, effective immediately. Fix Auto Sherwood Park, formerly known as Broadmoor Autobody, is owned and operated by Scott, Craig, and Merv Koughan. Scott Koughan explains the road to operating a […]
Maaco Opens New Store in Fargo, N.D.
Maaco announced it has added North Dakota to its growing franchise footprint in the United States. New Maaco owner Henry Holtgard has been a successful businessman in the Fargo community for over a decade, and has now opened his Maaco shop at 401 40th Street in Fargo. Holtgard combined his Master’s of Business from the […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Nova Scotia
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Bridgewater, Nova-Scotia to its network, effective immediately. Owner-operator Danny Dorey, who has 32 years of experience in the collision repair industry and became an independent shop owner in 1994, said, “We already had a great customer base, and joining Fix Auto will enable us to continue […]
CARSTAR Announces Staff Promotions, Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
CARSTAR North America announced several organization changes in its corporate support team and the addition of a collision repair center in Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR has announced organizational changes to support operations, development, training and marketing for the network. Dean Fisher will assume the role of Chief Growth Officer for CARSTAR North America, working to help […]
Team PRP Adds Four New Locations
Team PRP announced the addition of four automotive recycling facilities to its network. The newest locations include Ace Auto Recyclers, Inc. (Iowa City, Iowa); Metro Auto Salvage, Inc. (Lakeville, Minnesota); All Foreign & Domestic Used Auto Parts (Columbus, Ohio); and, Goyettes, Inc. (New Bedford, Massachusetts). “Over the course of the last two years, Team PRP, […]
1Collision Network Adds Five Collision Repair Centers in Entry to Minnesota Market
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, […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in Hawaii
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added Hi-Line Distributors with headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii as a new member. With this addition, RDA continues to grow their membership across 27 states. Hi-Line has been in business since 1985 and is owned and managed by Gregg Schneider. The company provides PBE services and products to […]