CCIF Career Day to showcase opportunities to a broad audience
By Mike Davey Edmonton, Alberta — September 21, 2017 — The collision repair industry and the broader auto claims economy offer great careers, but many members of the public still aren’t aware of these opportunities. A new event hosted in conjunction with CCIF Edmonton promises to help get the word out. Auto Collision Career Day […]
Kaz and Jerry Grudzien open second Fix Auto location
Leduc, Alberta — September 14, 2017 — Kazimierz (Kaz) Grudzien and his son Jerry have joined the ranks of the multi-store operators (MSOs) with the opening of their new facility, Fix Auto Leduc. Leduc is a growing city approximately 35 kilometres south of Edmonton. The Grudziens joined Fix Auto in 2013 with their first store, […]
Newest Distinctive Auto Works location holds grand opening event
Edmonton, Alberta — July 28, 2017 — Distinctive Auto Works (DAW) recently held a grand opening event to celebrate its third location. The chain, which first opened its doors in 2008, is aimed at owners of Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Porsche and other luxury vehicles. The new Distinctive Auto Works is located the […]
Registration opens for CCIF Edmonton
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — July 5, 2017 — Registration is now open for the next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), taking place in Edmonton, Alberta. The meeting is set for September 29, 2017, with a welcome reception taking place the previous evening. The Westin Edmonton will serve as the host […]
CARSTAR opens two locations in Alberta
Hamilton, Ontario — May 2, 2017 — CARSTAR is expanding in Alberta with the announcement of two new facilities: CARSTAR Drayton Valley and CARSTAR Edmonton Parsons Road. CARSTAR Drayton Valley is owned and operated by Mark Baker. “The CARSTAR team has already set our location up for success by providing the support and expertise needed […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ new Edmonton facility is the largest in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — October 5, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries to the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. Located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta, the facility is the largest of its kind in Canada. It features 47 acres […]
Color Compass hosts equipment information session in Edmonton
By Mike Davey Edmonton, Alberta — July 17, 2016 — Constant advances in automotive technology and repair techniques makes having up-to-date equipment more important than ever before. The Color Compass training centre in Edmonton recently held an equipment information session to provide repairers with the latest information. The event was hosted by Carlson Body Shop […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ Edmonton facility holds first auction
Mississauga, Ontario — February 10, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions has announced the opening of the first phase of its new Edmonton area facility, located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta. The company has begun to direct all Edmonton area assignments and Early Tow and Appraisal (ETA) Vehicles to the site, where business […]
Fix Auto Edmonton Yellowhead joins Western Canada’s network
Calgary, Alberta — October 11, 2015 — Peter Polito, Fix Auto Western Canada General Manager, is proud to announce the addition of new strategic partner Fix Auto Edmonton Yellowhead to the network, effective September 24, 2015. With nearly 20 years of experience in various spheres of the collision repair industry and over 12 years of […]
Impact opens new Acheson overflow yard
Mississauga, Ontario — November 24, 2014 Impact Auto Auctions has recently opened a new overflow yard in the Edmonton area. The salvage vehicle auction company announced the opening of the facility last week, naming Acheson, Alberta’s Southview Industrial Park as the location. The property will add close to 12 acres of additional storage space to […]
