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FinishMaster Acquires PBE Distributor with Two Locations in Alaska

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced yesterday it has acquired Hi-Tec/Professional Paint and Auto Body Supply, Inc. with two locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. The acquisition marks FinishMaster’s entry into the state. With the addition of Alaska, FinishMaster is now located in 33 states and has 222 branches. “We are […]

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

CARSTAR Announces Staff Promotions, Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario

February 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Pembroke

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 […]

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

CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda).

CARSTAR Canada announced the launch of CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda). The facility is located at 1075 Richmond Road, close to the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda) is owned by new franchise partner Vik Dilawri, who has over 25 years in the automotive industry. Dilawri states, “The CARSTAR brand […]

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

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

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

CSN Collision Centres Adds New Location in Hamilton, Ontario

August 24, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN logo

CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN – East Mountain to its network in the Hamilton, Ontario market. In the early 1950’s Frank Richter started the CSN – Eastgate business which later expanded to a multiple shop operation in the greater Hamilton, Ontario region. This operation is now owned by Frank’s son Lorne Richter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations, Ontario

FIX Auto Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario

May 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Daryll O’Keefe, General Manager of Fix Auto announced the addition of Fix Auto Toronto Old Mill, Ontario, effective May 13. Danny Zita, Fixed Operations Manager for Fix Auto Toronto Old Mill, brings over 35 years of experience in the collision repair industry. Already operating Fix Auto Etobicoke since 2003, Zita recalls the main reason they […]

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

Uni-Select Acquires Ontario PBE Distributor

November 18, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, Inc., announced that it has completed the acquisition, through one of its Canadian subsidiaries, of T.N. Discovery Auto Collision Ltd. T.N. Discovery, a member of Uni-Select, has been servicing auto body shops throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1995. They […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acquisition, Canada, Ontario, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

Ford Purchases Hamilton, Ontario-Area Auto Recycler

December 31, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Norris from the Hamilton District Autobody and Repair Association (HARA) in Hamilton, Ontario reports that Ford of Canada has announced their entry into the Canadian auto recycling market with the purchase of Plazek Auto Recyclers of Caistor Centre, just outside of Hamilton. According to Norris, Plazek’s is a well known and respected auto recycler […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Ford Motor Company, Ontario, Recycler

Insurers Win Right to Recommend Repair Shops in Ontario Court Case

December 30, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toronto to spend $50,000 on appeal The Hamilton, Ontario-based Collision Industry Action Group (CIAG) reports that insurers have won the right to recommend repair facilities. Insurance companies have the right to recommend their repair shops to an insured. However the insurance company does not require that the insured use the recommended shop. With these words, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anti-Steering, Canada, Lawsuits, Ontario, Toronto

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