Fix Network Canada acquires Carrossier ProColor
Blainville, Quebec — September 30, 2019 – Fix Network and Uni-Select have entered into an agreement that will see Fix Network acquire Uni-Select’s Carrossier ProColor business. The transaction closed on September 30, 2019. “The addition of ProColor will see our network grow to over 450 collision repair facilities across the country; making us the largest […]
High Fives for Kids takes on AIA Canada’s scholarship program
September 9, 2019 — Ottawa, Ontario — With Canadian students gearing up to return to classes, the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada is pleased to announce that its successful scholarship program is now part of the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation activities. “For more than 30 years, the scholarship program has offered hundreds […]
BASF Presents Auto Colour Trends for 2020
August 6, 2019 — BASF’s Colour Design team has presented its new colours and colour concepts for the automotive industry. The ninth edition of the global Automotive Colour Trends is characterized by the commitment to actively shaping the future and shows what colours will meet the zeitgeist of tomorrow. While it will still take a […]
FiX Auto welcomes Brockville ON location as strategic partner
Brockville, Ontario June 26, 2019 – Daryll O’Keefe, Regional Vice President for Fix Network Ontario & Manitoba, is pleased to welcome Fix Auto Brockville to the network. Owner Robert Blenkarn has been in the industry for 17 years and took over ownership of his current location in 2014; this very location just so happened to be […]
Let’s think golf
Calgary, Alberta — April 15, 2019 — Calgary-area repairers make sure to save the date! It’s never to early to start thinking about hitting the links. This year’s Crash it Golf Tournament is Wednesday, July 24th at the Beautiful Hampton’s Golf Club in NW Calgary. The Calgary Regional Appraisers Southern Hospitality Invitational Tournament […]
CCIF Announces 2019 Steering Committee
Toronto, ON — January 3, 2019 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has announced the following new Steering Committee members for the 2019 – 2020 term: Collision Repairer Flavio Battilana, CSN Collision Centres Andrew Neufeld, Fix Auto Canada OE Dealer Arthur Crawford, AutoCanada Supplier Adam Ceifets, Discount car and truck rentals […]
François (Frank) Lefebvre: 1958-2018
By CRM staff Valleyfield, Quebec — December 24, 2018 — Canada’s collision repair community has lost a respected, well-known and well-liked champion. Frank Lefebvre, business solutions manager at PPG Canada, died December 19 at Valleyfield Hospital in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec. He was 60 years old. In addition to his wife, Thérèse Perrier, he is survived by […]
Mitchell Trend Report: How Intelligent Automation is Changing Collision Repair
San Diego, CA — December 11, 2018 — Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report for the fourth quarter of 2018. The report explores how intelligent automation is changing the nature of work in insurance, collision repair, and beyond. It also provides insights into key industry trends, including how to manage performance in a technology-shocked industry […]
Romans Report: Four ‘Cs’ Stronger Than Ever
December 10, 2018 — Chicago, IL — The 13th annual white paper by The Romans Group, A 2017 Profile of the Evolving U.S. and Canadian Collision Repair Marketplace, is now available. According to the report, the four industry constructs or pillars identified over a decade ago, Consolidation, Contraction, Convergence, and Constructive Transformation, remain in place and […]
Boyd Group Income Fund Third Quarter 2018 Results
Winnipeg, Manitoba – December 3, 2018 – Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX: BYD.UN) (“the Fund”, “the Boyd Group” or “Boyd”) recently reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 showing the company continues to deliver consistent results including same-store sales and new location growth According to a company press […]