US-consolidator ABRA on the hunt for a new CEO
By Mike Davey Minneapolis, Minnesota — May 3, 2016 — Looking for a job? There’s a high-level opening available at one of the biggest consolidators in the US. ABRA Auto Body & Glass has announced Duane Rouse, the current CEO, plans to step down. He will stay with the company in the position of Vice […]
Uni-Select increases footprint in US with Gladwin acquisition
By Mike Davey Boucherville, Quebec — May 3, 2016 — Uni-Select’s expansion drive continues with another acquisition by its US-based subsidiary FinishMaster. This time the company has acquired Gladwin Paint Company, a distributor with eight locations across Texas, including outlets in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. This marks the sixth acquisition by Uni-Select since […]
Debbie Day joins Mitchell as GM of Auto Physical Damage business unit
San Diego, California — May 3, 2016 — Mitchell International has announced Debbie Day has joined the company’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) business unit as its General Manager. Day joins the company with over 19 years of technology strategy and operations experience, most recently as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at ClosingCorp, in […]
CARSTAR North York Sheppard and CARSTAR Express Sheppard announce merger
Hamilton, Ontario — May 3, 2016 — CARSTAR North York Sheppard is relocating to CARSTAR Express Sheppard, located at 3438 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto, Ontario. CARSTAR North York Sheppard has been in business for over 16 years. The two businesses will essentially merge, with all services managed from CARSTAR Express Sheppard. CARSTAR Scarborough West […]
Students sample painting, welding and plasma cutting at Ontario skills competition
By Mike Davey Waterloo, Ontario — May 3, 2016 — The Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) kicked off yesterday at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario. This year’s event includes 67 competitions and over 2,100 participants from high schools and colleges across Ontario, making it the largest skilled trades and technologies competition in Canada. An estimated […]
Skills Ontario Competition 2016
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