Woodbridge, Ontario -- After a 15-year hiatus, the Consolidated Dealers Customer Appreciation Trade Show returned on May 27.
“The whole team was behind bringing it back,” says Mike Beier, president and chief executive officer of Consolidated dealers. “They felt it was important to do something to bring everyone together, showcase what we have to offer and to show off our head offices in Woodbridge. It was a very good call!”
This year, about 200 people attended the trade show, which featured more than 40 exhibitors, including 3M, BASF, Consolidated Collision Services, Hunter Engineering, SATA, Kent Automotive and LKQ. These partners showcased the latest in collision repair tools, refinishing products, diagnostic technologies and shop management solutions.
Guests were also invited to enjoy refreshment served by the two food trucks, ice cream truck and mobile beer-and-wine bar brought onto Consolidated Dealers’ campus. With so many people enjoying the food, the picnic tables presented an excellent networking opportunity for anyone in the automotive aftermarket.
“It was a great day. People had a lot of fun and got to learn a whole lot as well,” said Beier. "I'm looking forward to our team hosting the next one, and grateful for the contributions of everyone that helped made this event a success."
Consolidated Dealers, Canada's first national auto dealer buying group, was founded in 1979. Owned entirely by new car dealers, the co-operative serves over 2,800 customers nationwide, providing products and programs aimed at enhancing dealership and collision centre profitability and ensuring operational success.
