Cardinal Couriers opens new building and lays out expansion plans
By Tom Davis Mississauga, Ontario — December 1, 2017 — Time is the biggest issue for all businesses, but for Cardinal Couriers meeting deadlines comes naturally. The company is well-known for its transportation services to both the OEM automotive aftermarket and the automotive recycling sectors, and its new building will provide even greater capacity. “This […]
FinishMaster celebrates its first year in Canada at inaugural Ottawa shop
By Alex Dugas Ottawa, Ontario — November 30, 2017 — Turning one year old is always a cause for celebration. FinishMaster entered the Canadian market one year ago with its inaugural shop in Ottawa, Ontario. The shop, managed by Nicole Constantineau, has enjoyed months of successful implementation, which was recently celebrated in style at the ‘Les […]
British Columbia looking at ways to curb distracted drivers
By Tom Davis Vancouver, British Columbia — November 30, 2017 — What better way of curbing escalating insurance prices, than cutting down on the number of vehicle accidents. That’s what British Columbia’s provincial government, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and the province’s police are aiming to achieve with the launch of two new […]
British Columbia autobody shop gives back to the community
By Allison Preston November 28, 2017 — Coquitlam, British Columbia — Circuit Collision is no stranger to helping the community out. For some 13 years, Owner of Circuit Collision, Gerry Sly and his staff have been helping to feed the homeless people in their hometown of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Giving back to the community is […]
Friday Fun: World’s biggest collision repair job; husband and wife locked in legal battle over repair shop
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 1, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun, botched insurance scams, the world’s biggest single collision repair job, a tragic case in Winnipeg finally goes to court, and much, much more. Police think a driver may have fallen asleep behind the wheel this past Sunday morning […]
Consolidation is slowing according to latest report from The Romans Group
Chicago, IL — November 29, 2017 — Consolidation within the collision repair industry is slowing and there is at least one “category killer” among North America’s four largest multiple‐location consolidators, according to the latest report from industry guru Vincent Romans and The Romans Group. “MLO consolidators have altered their market development and growth strategies from […]
