Buyers GuideCraftsman Group Of CompaniesNorth Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 1A1Company OverviewContact810 1st St W.North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 1A1CAPhone:6049048886About Craftsman Group Of CompaniesLatest from Craftsman Group Of CompaniesEventsManagers Meeting: Craftsman Collision hosts annual managers conferenceCraftsman Group Of CompaniesToronto, Ontario-- Craftsman Collision held its annual manager's retreat in Palm Springs from May 22-26, 2025.June 11, 2025Collision RepairSiding with Science: Craftsman Collision to require COVID vaccination for employeesToronto, Ontario — In a first for Canadian collision franchises, Craftsman Collision has made the call to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. According to last week’s press release announcing the policy, all employees of the Craftsman Group, which includes Craftsman Collision, Distinctive Auto Works, MB Autoworks, Craftsman Auto Glass, Wedge Clamp Systems and Craftsman […]October 12, 2021Collision RepairStep up with Craftsman and Deeley: Support COVID-19 emergency bursariesPost-secondary students have been hit particularly hard by unemployment throughout the pandemic, and Rick Hatswell president of the Craftsman Group and Vancouver Community College (VCC) alumni wants to be a part of the solution.May 29, 2020Collision RepairSteering Ahead: CCIF COVID-19 webinar series available nowToronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum’s (CCIF) COVID-19 two-part webinar series is now available—and it’s free to watch. The first webinar, Managing Your Supply Chain and Credit During COVID-19 can help you answer questions like why there have been so many changes to credit accounts amid the pandemic, what’s next and managing changes […]May 21, 2020Collision RepairDream Team: CCIF announces 2020 Steering CommitteeToronto, Ontario — Just two weeks before its Toronto forum, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has announced the Steering Committee for the body’s 2020 term. Considered one of the most influential bodies in the Canadian collision sector, the twenty-four person group guides the CCIF’s efforts to create industry-wide networking and information-sharing opportunities and to […]January 17, 2020HomeWedge ClampOctober 16, 2019Collision RepairExecutive Vision: Wedge Clamp’s Mark GreenbergToronto, Ontario — September 13, 2019 — When it comes to the collision business, few people can speak with as much authority as Mark Greenberg. Now serving as the vice president of Wedge Clamp Systems, a subsidiary of the Craftsman Group, the former auto repair technician-turned senior executive has been involved in the industry for […]September 13, 2019Collision RepairWedge Clamp names new VPBy CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 28, 2018 — Wedge Clamp has appointed Mark Greenberg to the position of vice president. Greenberg brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge, including a Red Seal autobody repair certification, extensive real estate experience, and years of head office management. “I’m very excited about the opportunities for Wedge […]December 28, 2018Collision RepairNewest Distinctive Auto Works location holds grand opening eventEdmonton, 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 […]July 29, 2017Collision RepairCraftsman Collision looks back on 40 years of repairs, fires and the occasional cheetahVancouver, British Columbia — June 15, 2017 — Every repairer has strange stories to tell. After 40 years in business, Craftsman Collision has some doozies. Since founder Bill Hatswell opened the first location on Vancouver’s Cambie Street in 1977, the company has grown to 40 locations and served literally millions of customers. Staff have dealt […]June 16, 2017Collision RepairWedge Clamp opens US office with official launch partyLong Beach, California — September 11, 2015 — They came, they saw … and they were impressed. Although technically up and running since February, the official US opening of Wedge Clamp Systems came at a recent luncheon event at the company’s new Long Beach, California headquarters. A group of visitors including car dealers, collision centre owners and insurance company […]September 11, 2015Collision RepairWedge Clamp demos latest Stat Gun at NACEBy Jeff Sanford Detroit, Michigan — August 3, 2015 — The Western Canadian collision repair industry continues to evolve its own unique complexion. Recently, well-known chain Craftsman Collision bought up Richmond BC-based equipment supplier Wedge Clamp Systems. The acquisition makes sense. The two companies have long operated in tandem, as Craftsman Collision uses Wedge Clamp […]August 3, 2015Collision RepairCraftsman Group purchases Wedge Clamp SystemsBill Hatswell, founder and President of the Craftsman Collision chain, has recently announced the purchase of Wedge Clamp Systems. North Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2014 — He liked the product so much, he bought the company. Bill Hatswell’s Craftsman Group of Companies has recently announced the purchase of Wedge […]October 2, 2014
