Passing the Torch: CSN, Lift Group to carry on charitable traditions of former B.C. owner
Kelowna, British Columbia — When Lift Auto Group brings a new shop into its fold, it does not simply come with four walls, a ceiling and some equipment, but with a promise that the legacy of its former owner will live on; to that end, Methal Abougoush can rest assured that his annual Father’s Day […]
Top of their Game: CSN Chatham honoured as network’s Shop of the Year
Nashville, Tennessee — Hundreds of Canadian industry members were in Nashville last week as CSN Collision Centres held its 20th Anniversary conference at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Day two of the event concluded with a lavish Gala and dinner, where CSN Collision Centres honoured some top performers in its network. Facility of the […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 5, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — It’s Tuesday—let’s talk business! In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, General Motors sits poised to reclaim its role as leader of new vehicle sales in the U.S.; Lift adds five new facilities in the B.C. interior and AutoCanada preps for a buyback via a “modified Dutch auction.” The General takes the Crown General […]
Freshly Squeezed: SATA Canada hosts Tropicana Pre-Employment class for paint training
Vaughan, Ontario – Tropicana Employment has been working to provide youth in the Toronto area with career and employment opportunities since 1980. One of Tropicana’s offerings is the Auto Body Pre-Apprenticeship L-1 program, designed to deliver students with an understanding of autobody repair and prepare them for apprenticeship on the shop floor. SATA Canada recently […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Chetwynd
Chetwynd, British Columbia — CSN Chetwynd, formerly known as Chetwynd Auto Body, was acquired by Lift Auto Group earlier this year to become part of the CSN Collision Centres network. Owned by Sheree Rodenbush and her husband Martin since 1994, the pair have been working tirelessly since then to ensure their customers drive away with […]
Standby for Study – AIA Collision Repair report coming this month
Ottawa, Ontario — On Feb. 3, Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced their release of the AIA Canada Collision Repair Sector Landscape Study later this month. AIA Canada says the report will address the consolidation of collision centers, key industry trends, upcoming vehicle technologies and the impact of electric vehicles. Previous reports provide […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN welcomes six facilities to close out 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, CSN announced it has welcomed six new locations to its Canadian network over recent months, closing out 2021 with 221 Canadian locations to its name. The new CSN Collision Centres added are: CSN Dawson Creek in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Owner: Lift Auto Group CSN MGI Collision in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Owners: […]
Hope for the Holidays: CSN Collision Centres charity auction continues through Dec. 7
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres kicked off its second annual Hope for the Holidays event on Nov. 30, with proceeds from the auction allotted for donation to Make-a-Wish Canada. The auction, which features prizes like top-of-the-line kitchen knife sets, hotel stays, tech, fashion items and more, will continue through Dec. 7. For more information […]
Hope for the Holidays: CSN Collision Centres to host holiday charity auction in support of Make-a-Wish Canada
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres will be hosting its annual Hope for the Holidays event on Nov. 30, with proceeds from the 1-hour auction going toward more than 2,400 Make-a-Wish kids across Canada. Scheduled for 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 30, this year’s Hope for the Holidays event will be a hybrid […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Taber
Taber, Alberta — CSN Taber is the latest repairer to join CSN, the company announced Nov. 4. Located 50 kilometres east of Lethbridge, Taber, Alberta, is home to nearly 10,000 people. A constant in the community since 1976, CSN Taber (formerly Taber Collision) has a stellar reputation throughout their small town. “I’m passionate about what […]
