CARSTAR expands in New Brunswick with CARSTAR Tracadie
New Brunswick, Tracadie — January 3, 2017 — CARSTAR recently announced the addition of CARSTAR Tracadie to its North American network. Reginald Brideau, who has nearly 40 years of collision repair industry experience, owns the facility. It is located at 1024 Route 370, Leech, New Brunswick. “Holding myself and my business to the highest […]
Cobourg dealerships come together to invest in collision centre
By Erin McLaughlin and Tom Davis Cobourg, Ontario — December 13, 2017 — A group of dealerships in Cobourg and Port Hope have joined forces to open their very own bodyshop – Northumberland Collision Centre. The announcement indicates a change for the industry, a shift away from the independently owned or banner business. Located just […]
Clearing the air with the .01 Micron Superstar Filter
Toronto, Ontario — November 16, 2017 — Walmec North America recently released a new product: the .01 Micron Superstar Filter. The filter is a four stage filtration system that is designed to provide clean, dry, compressed air resulting in the removal of any vapors and contaminates down to .01 micron. The first and second stage […]
Audatex Launches Vehicle Health Check
By CRM Staff Westlake, Texas — November 7, 2017 — Audatex, a Solera Holdings company that provides insurance claims solutions around the globe, recently announced the launch of Audatex Vehicle Health Check (VHC). According to Audatex, this next-generation vehicle scan, diagnostic and repair solution delivers comprehensive and accurate full system scans of the computer systems in […]
Ontario CARSTAR expands in Stouffville, Ontario
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 6, 2017 — Pat Savella and his son Patrick recently opened CARSTAR Stouffville in the heart of downtown Stouffville, Ontario. Already committed to providing premier collision repairs and outstanding customer service, Pat and his son have taken it one step further by making this a “green” facility. “Providing exceptional customer […]
GFS releases Booth Shield peelable booth protection
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 12, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has released Booth Shield, a complete line of peelable coatings for helping protect paint booth walls, windows, lights and floors. “GFS is excited to offer our customers a fast, easy solution for booth protection and overspray capture,” said Mick Ramis, Business Unit Manager at […]
CARSTAR expands in New Brunswick
Hamilton, Ontario — January 18, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced the addition of a new location in New Brunswick. The new facility is CARSTAR St. Stephen, located at 53 Oak Haven Road in the community of Oak Bay. CARSTAR St. Stephen is owned and operated by Ron and Mandy Alberts. Ron has almost 40 […]
CARSTAR opens new appraisal centre in Orangeville
Hamilton, Ontario — January 11, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced the addition of a new appraisal centre in Orangeville, Ontario. The new CARSTAR Orangeville West Appraisal Centre is located at 633222 Hwy. 10. CARSTAR Orangeville Appraisal Centre is operated by the CARSTAR LC Group, owned by Ian Ladd and Peter Chavez. The LC Group […]
Hot at SEMA: New Products Showcase available online
By Jeff Sanford and Mike Davey Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2015 — The delegates have gathered and the Las Vegas Convention Centre is packed, as the 2015 SEMA Show officially opens its doors. The New Products Showcase is always one of the biggest draws at the SEMA Show, and this year will likely be […]
CSN-Hutten Collision Centre breaks ground for new building
By Mike Davey Fergus, Ontario — October 23, 2015 — John Hutten says it was a desire to be “bigger, better, more efficient” that lay behind a recent decision to erect a new building that will house CSN-Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus, Ontario. Hutten, the facility’s owner, made the comment at a sod-turning ceremony at the […]
