Survey: More repairers bringing glass, mechanical work in-house
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — May 9, 2017 — The typical car accident often results in damage that isn’t part of traditional collision repair, specifically mechanical repair and glass work. Traditionally, these have been handled by subcontractors. However, our most recent survey seems to show that more repairers are bringing these operations in-house. There […]
Boyd Group makes 21st acquisition of 2016
By Mike Davey Chicago, Illinois — July 20, 2016 — The Boyd Group has announced its 21st shop acquisition since the start of 2016. The Winnipeg-based consolidator recently acquired a collision repair centre in Statesville, North Carolina. The facility previously operated as Black’s Collision Repair and served a six-brand dealership group. Statesville is in central […]
Boyd continues aggressive growth strategy with latest acquisition
Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 8, 2016 — The Boyd Group has opened another collision repair centre, this time in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The facility previously operated as part of the Seelye Ford car dealership. Kevin Hopp has managed the collision centre for the last two years and will continue in this role under Boyd. The new […]
Boyd Group expands in Florida
Winnipeg, Manitoba — March 2, 2016 — The Boyd Group is expanding again, this time in Punta Gorda, Florida. Punta Gorda is about 23 miles north of Fort Myers and about a two-hour drive south of Tampa. The new collision centre is located on US Highway 41 linking Tampa and Miami and is close to […]
Ryan Cox new Canadian champion of glass repair and replacement
Montreal, Quebec — January 18, 2016 — Ryan Cox has been declared the winner of the National Final of the Best of Belron. The competition tests competitors on customer service as well as repair and replacement of windshields and side glass. There is also a written component that tests general knowledge. The competition took place […]
