PROCOLOR PROGRESS
On November 8, Fix Network Canada welcomed ProColor Collision Calgary 32nd Ave NE, a family owned and operated collision repair facility to its network of ProColor Collision facilities around the country. Beginning in a 3,600 square-foot shop eight years ago, the business has now expanded to a state-of-the-art facility spanning 15,000 square feet equipped with the latest industry technology.
Richard and Amber Chiddle, the owners of ProColor Collision Calgary 32nd Ave NE, stated that they embarked on their journey with a vision to provide top-quality collision repair services to their local area using a business model that “has always been rooted in family values.” “With hard work and determination, we managed to grow our business and establish ourselves as a reliable and quality shop within our community,” shared Richard Chiddle.
The addition of Richard’s brother, Steve and his wife, Lisa, contributed to the shop’s continued success. Over the years, they nurtured their business relationships and built a stellar reputation, resulting in a remarkable quadrupling of sales. In 2018, the Chiddle family expanded their operations by adding two more shops. While they continued to grow, they also recognized the importance of consolidating their efforts and expertise. As a result, they made the strategic decision to bring all their focus and family under one roof at their NE location. As a family-run business, ProColor Collision Calgary 32nd Ave NE prides itself on personal service and a genuine passion for its customers. “We are part of all day-to-day operations. We get to meet our customers firsthand and show our passion for customer service,” said Amber Chiddle.
The collision repair centre is also a certified repair facility for most OEM brands, including Toyota, Ford, Kia, Nissan, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Genesis and more. The facility features two paint booths and repair and calibration equipment.
LAUNCHING LEARNING
On December 8, Fix Network Canada proudly announced the inauguration of its third training centre in Calgary, Alberta. Recognizing the automotive industry’s need for continuous learning and development as well as the need for skilled technicians in the automotive repair industry, Fix Network Canada originally launched its first training centre in Milton, Ontario in 2019, and then added another 6,000 square foot centre in Blainville, Quebec in 2020.
With the addition of this third training centre, the company aims to continue providing technicians the support of industry leaders in collision repair, auto glass repair and replacement and automotive mechanical repair. “The automotive aftermarket industry is undergoing rapid changes as customer expectations evolve and vehicles become more technologically advanced,” said Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada.
The Calgary facility includes industry leading equipment such as a Car-O-Liner frame machine, Hunter wheel alignment systems, GFS spray booths, ADAS equipment and more. With two classrooms, welding facilities, and a focus on maintaining a clean, high-tech environment, the training centre is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Fix Network Canada will offer courses in nearly every segment of automotive repair at the new facility including estimating, repair planning, parts procurement, ADAS training, plastic welding and adhesive repair, and 3D measuring.
