Canada's largest collision repair franchise is teaming up with an organization focused on improving automotive plastic repairing.
The Fix Network Canada and Plasnomic, an organization focused on automotive plastic repair best practices, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing plastic repair standards in Canada. The collaboration is intended to address gaps in knowledge around automotive plastic repair and encourage wider adoption of consistent, OEM-compatible repair methods across the collision sector.
The initiative brings together Plasnomic’s repair-first approach with Fix Network Canada’s technical operations, training infrastructure and sustainability strategy. The focus will be on improving clarity and consistency in plastic repair through the use of approved tools, validated materials and standardized repair processes.
As part of the collaboration, Jeff Francis, technical head of Fix Network Canada (right), will join the Plasnomic Technical Ambassador Program, which is scheduled to launch in late February. The program will include experienced technical leaders from multiple countries and is intended to support the development of globally recognized plastic repair best practices.
The collaboration aligns with Fix Network Canada’s repair-first strategy and environmental objectives. The approach is intended to reduce unnecessary part replacement, divert repairable plastic components from landfill and reduce the environmental footprint of collision repair operations across the network.
“This initiative reinforces our commitment to the environment and repair over replace wherever safe and appropriate,” said Mary De Guzman, director of environmental, social and governance at Fix Network Canada (centre). “By advancing standardized plastic repair processes and supporting technician capability through training and validated methods, we can deliver more consistent, consumer-safe outcomes across our network while also supporting meaningful sustainability gains.”
The collaboration was formally launched during a visit to Fix Network Canada’s Calgary facilities by Mario Dimovski, head of the Alliance Council and director of circular and repair innovation at Boyd Group (left). The visit marked the beginning of planned joint engagement activities, including training, skills development and technical demonstrations using Fix Network Canada’s existing training facilities.
“This is exactly what the industry needs,” Dimovski said. “This collaboration symbolizes what we must do to advance our collective understanding of plastic repair through shared resources, evidence-based guidance and true cooperation to solve problems together rather than operating in silos.”
Plasnomic is focused on advancing repair-first principles within the global collision repair industry. The organization works with repairers, insurers, multi-shop operators, OEMs and technical specialists to develop and promote repeatable, OEM-aligned plastic repair methods. Its work centres on reducing uncertainty around plastic repair by providing technical guidance, education and standardized best practices intended to improve repair safety, consistency and technician confidence.
