Fix Chats: Interviews with Fix Network’s conference speakers
Quebec City, Quebec — From Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Fix Network hosted its industry partners for the company’s annual conference. Attendees were treated to a lineup of on-trend presentations from Fix Network’s own executives and special visitors–and Collision Repair was lucky enough to catch up with the speakers following their presentations. Scroll through the […]
Steve Leal on the Details: What’s ‘Right to Repair’ all about?
Steve Leal demystifies one of the most vexing industry issues and its ramifications for the aftermarket industry If you have been following the news and developments taking place across the world, chances are you would’ve come across the term “Right to Repair” more often in recent times than before. Over the past few years, a […]
Internacional Inauguración: Fix Network welcomes first locations in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico — Fix Network has expanded its franchise, this time welcoming two new facilities in Mexico. Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Network, said, “I am confident that, in the coming years, Mexico will contribute significantly to our international growth through robust partnerships with forward-thinking body shop owners and our relentless focus […]
Hand-Picked Paints: Fix Network World names Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta and Fix Network World have signed a five-year global partnership agreement that will see the coatings giant become the Preferred Global Paint Partner to Fix Network World, which has more than 700 collision shops in 12 countries. Under the terms of the agreement, Axalta is poised to accelerate Fix Network World’s […]
Fix Auto World announces two new board members
Blainville, Quebec — January 26, 2018 — Fix Auto World has announced that David Marshall and Robert Hattem will join the board of directors. President and CEO Steven Leal announced these immediate changes to Fix Auto’s board of directors on Thursday. “We have made some changes to our board of directors,” says Leal.”These changes are […]
Fix Auto World appoints Jeffrey Lieberman as VP, Legal Affairs & General Counsel
Burlington, Ontario — September 28, 2017 — Jeffrey Lieberman has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel for Fix Auto World. The announcement was made by Dan Hogg, Chief Financial Officer for Fix Auto World. A statement from the company says Lieberman brings significant experience as both outside and […]
Day one of IBIS 2017 focuses on new technology, geopolitics and ongoing consolidation
By CRM Staff Madrid, Spain — June 13, 2017 — Nearly 400 of the world’s leading collision repair industry influencers have gathered for the 2017 IBIS Global Summit. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. Themed “The Currency of Trust,” the two-day conference and networking event takes place at the Melia […]
Collision Repair magazine to host Canadian Corner at NACE
By Jeff Sanford Chicago, Illinois — May 30, 2017 — NACE has combined forces with Automechanika Chicago, and this premier combined event is almost upon us. NACE Automechanika 2017 takes place July 26 to 29 at McCormick Place West in Chicago. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika 2017. Some of […]
Leal of Fix Auto, Orser of 3M and Vasto of Vast-Auto join AIA Canada Board of Directors
Ottawa, Ontario — May 22, 2017 — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has announced the election of three new directors to its board: Steve Leal of Fix Auto World, Rick Orser of 3M and Tony Del Vasto of Vast-Auto Distribution. The results of the election, along with other changes to the AIA Board, […]
Major acquisition to boost Fix Auto’s global locations to over 2,000
Blainville, Quebec — April 4, 2017 — Fix Auto World has just announced a major acquisition of 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies previously owned by the Skidmore Group. Subsidiary organization Fix Auto Canada acquired Prime CarCare Group in 2016 and became the Canadian owner of automotive brands Speedy Auto Service, 5 Gears Auto Care, […]
