Welcomes of the Week: CSN Koebel’s
Waterloo, Ontario — The latest facility signed to CSN Collision Centres’ roster is CSN Koebel’s, located in Waterloo, Ontario, the company announced October 12. CSN Koebel’s is owned by one of CSN’s original founders and collision industry stalwart, Rob Pavan. Managed by long-time colleague Tony Koebel, the 14,000 sq. ft. facility is in a position […]
Three steps to future success: CARSTAR executives discuss goals for 2018
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — January 27, 2018 — Following a healthy 2017, CARSTAR executives sat down to discuss their plans and ambitions for the up-coming year. In on the call included CARSTAR North America President Michael Macaluso, CARSTAR Canada Vice-President of Insurance John Harvey and CARSTAR Canada Associate Vice President of operations Jeff […]
Survey: More jobber consolidation ahead
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — October 3, 2017 — We can expect to see more consolidation in the jobber sector before the end of 2017, if the readers who responded to Collision Repair magazine’s latest poll are correct. The majority, 68 percent, believe the jobber business will undergo further consolidation before the year is […]
CARSTAR North America moves R&D operations to Canada
Hamilton, Ontario — August 18, 2017 — CARSTAR North America has announced it will consolidate its R&D programs into one North American R&D Center, in an effort to pilot programs, repair processes and service offerings for the more than 500 locations across the continent. The newly designated CARSTAR North America facility will be located in Kanata, […]
The 2017 Buyer’s Guide will help you find the best solutions
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — June 21, 2017 — You have the power to advance your business with Collision Repair magazine’s 2017 Buyer’s Guide. It’s now available online as a digital version of the magazine (click here) or as a searchable database on our website. (click here) and coming soon in print to your […]
Survey: Consolidation will continue to play out
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 21, 2017 — Collision repair industry consolidation has been playing out in Canada for the last 20 years. According to the results of our latest reader survey, consolidation is going to continue to impact the Canadian collision repair industry. Consolidation can be either a saviour or a boogeyman […]
Tuesday Ticker: Axalta execs buy in, consolidation in the jobber world and the impact of rising oil prices
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 5, 2016 — Tuesday Ticker rounds up the most important business news from companies operating in the auto claims economy. This week we dive into a report that shows Axalta’s execs believe in the company’s future, Uni-Select’s latest acquisitions and consolidation in the jobber market, why investors are […]
Report: The Romans Group says Canada still more consolidated than US
Chicago, Illinois — November 28, 2016 — The Romans Group has released its 10th anniversary annual research report, A 2015 Profile of the Evolving North American Collision Repair Marketplace. The report is the result of The Romans Group ongoing propriety research, analysis and collaboration with specific market experts and leadership throughout various auto physical damage […]
The people behind Boyd: Consolidator elects Board of Trustees
Winnipeg, Manitoba — May 24, 2016 — Boyd Group has announced the results of the vote for the election of the Board of Trustees. The vote was conducted at the Annual Meeting held recently in Winnipeg. The Board of Trustees now consists of Dave Brown, Brock Bulbuck, Allan Davis, Gene Dunn, Robert Gross, Timothy O’Day […]
Boyd Group acquires licensed partner in BC
Winnipeg, Manitoba — May 17, 2016 — The Boyd Group has acquired a location operated by one of its long-time licensed partners. Boyd Autobody & Glass “Galaxie” has been a licensed partner in Boyd’s program since 1997. The facility is located in Burnaby, BC, and has operated since 1977. “We are extremely pleased to be […]
