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Myers group opens fourth CARSTAR location

The Myers Group has been a staple in the Ottawa region automotive community for more than 10 years.

By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — December 20, 2017 — The Myers Group has announced the launch of its fourth CARSTAR location with the opening of CARSTAR Orleans (Myers) in Ottawa. Luc Larocque, Manager of CARSTAR Orleans (Myers), has been with the Myers group for more than 10 years. “This community is growing rapidly, and […]

FinishMaster Canada targets Manitoba with acquisition of Spectrum Coatings

By Tom Davis Boucherville, Québec — December 19, 2017 — FinishMaster Canada has announced the acquisition of Manitoba-based Spectrum Coatings. The company hopes the deal will help expand its market share across the province. “This is an entirley new market for FinishMaster Canada, and we are very enthusiastic to have 17 new colleagues,” Michel Charbonneau, […]

New Polyvance training course stresses repair instead of replace

Polyvance’s new training course teaches technicians how to evaluate whether a damaged headlight is repairable; identify the type of plastic from which a headlight housing is made; how to fusion-weld broken headlight tabs with the Polyvance nitrogen plastic welder; and how to finish a repaired headlight to original appearance.

By Tom Davis Rainsville, Alabama — December 20, 2017 — Polyvance has introduced its new PR-03 Headlight Tab Repair online training course, designed to teach technicians and estimators how to repair broken headlight tabs with the company’s nitrogen plastic welder, instead of replacing them. “The PR-03 Headlight Repair Course is also approved by I-CAR Canada […]

Cox Automotive launches anti-impaired and distracted driving campaign

By CRM Staff Missisuaga, Ontario — December 19, 2017 — Cox Automotive Canada has launched an impact campaign in a bid to remind drivers of the perils of impaired or distracted driving. The company has released a series of videos that will bring attention to some of the causes of death behind the wheel. Approximately […]

LKQ promotes Terry Fortner to VP of Insurance, Sales and Marketing

By CRM Staff Chicago, Illinois — December 19, 2017 — Terry Fortner has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Insurance, Sales and Marketing at the LKQ Corporation. Previously he was Vice President of Corporate Accounts leading the oversight of key accounts including insurance and collision repair. Fortner will lead the formation of […]

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