Uni-Select continues acquisition drive with three deals completed or in the works
By Mike Davey Boucherville, Quebec — February 9, 2016 — Uni-Select has been on something of an acquisition drive over the last year. News has just broken of yet more acquisitions in the works or recently completed for the Quebec-based supplier. Uni-Select has officially acquired all the shares of Pièces d’autos M.A.G. and has entered […]
Carrossier ProColor supports next generation recruitment
Laval, Quebec — February 2, 2016 — The Carrossier ProColor network recently stepped up to help attract the next generation by participating in the Salon Expert à l’emploi, an employment event organized by the students of the Centre d’études professionnelles of Saint-Jérôme. Students visited the Salon Expert à l’emploi with the aim of finding a […]
Carrossier ProColor puts the focus on the future at annual conference
By Jeff Sanford Montreal, Quebec — November 2, 2015 — Carrossier ProColor held its annual conference recently, drawing together representatives of stores, Carrossier ProColor and CSN Collision Centres. The conference took place at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Quebec. The theme of the conference was “Together To The Future,” with a nod to the […]
Centre du Débosselage Nicolet-Bécancour joins Carrossier ProColor
Nicolet, Quebec — July 30, 2015 — Carrossier ProColor has announced that the Centre du Débosselage Nicolet-Bécancour has joined its network of collision repair centres under the name of Carrossier ProColor Nicolet. The facility opened its doors to the people of the Nicolet-Bécancour region as a Carrossier ProColor on July 13. “We have developed a […]
Fix Auto links up with massive Quebec pension fund
By Jeff Sanford Blainville, Quebec — July 8, 2015 — The consolidation trend in the collision repair industry has a new (and big) player. Fix Auto has just announced that major provincial pension fund La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing a significant amount with the company. According to a press release […]
BASF increases Quebec coverage with A.B. Distribution
Southfield, Michigan — June 24, 2015 — BASF will increase the availability of its R-M and LIMCO paint systems to automotive refinishers in Quebec through an agreement with A.B. Distribution. “A.B. holds a strong position in the Quebec marketplace due to their skilled sales force and an utmost dedication to serving their customers,” says Paul […]
Private equity players competing to consolidate collision repair industry
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 22, 2015 — Big-time financiers on both Bay and Wall Street are showing huge interest in the collision repair industry. The number of deals done over the last couple years is ballooning. A battle to be the first to consolidate the collision repair industry seems to be […]
