Picking Up Speed: Update on the Driven Brands/CARSTAR acquisition
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 31, 2016 — As the annual CARSTAR Canada conference concluded in Charlottetown, executives involved in the blockbuster 2015 deal noted strong improvement in the business since acquisition by Driven Brands. An overarching goal of the acquisition, and business moves implemented thereafter, was to create the continent’s biggest collision repair […]
CARSTAR Canada unites as ‘1’ at annual industry conference in PEI
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — August 19, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has released the final agenda for its upcoming annual industry conference, taking place in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 24 to 26. With a general theme focusing on the company uniting as ‘1’, this year’s conference will focus on the continued unification of […]
Major networks declare support for AIA Canada’s accreditation program
Ottawa, Ontario — June 28, 2016 — AIA Canada announced earlier in June that it would create a new accreditation program for the collision industry. A “made-in-Canada” solution, the goal of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) is to establish a core shop standard for equipment, training, procedures and general business requirements. For more […]
CARSTAR raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis at annual golf tournament
Hamilton, Ontario — June 23, 2016 — Early summer is a great time to hit the links, and it’s even better when you can do it for a good cause. The 23rd annual CARSTAR Charity Golf Classic took place at Glendale Golf & Country Club in Hamilton. bringing together CARSTAR franchise partners, insurance and vendor […]
Michael Macaluso to head CARSTAR US and CANADA
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — February 29, 2016 — The merger of CARSTAR’s Canadian and US branches has accelerated. CARSTAR Canada President Michael Macaluso will also head up CARSTAR US on a six-month trial basis. According to a report on Repairer Driven News, an executive at Driven Brands expects that Macaluso will continue to […]
