Recap in Rhodes: A lookback at day two of the 2024 IBIS Global Summit
Rhodes, Greece — Day two of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s (IBIS) 2024 Global Summit drew leaders from around the globe to its “Transforming Tomorrow Together” event, and to celebrate the success of industry members such as Canada’s own Michael Macaluso, Group President and EVP-Paint, Collision and Glass Business, Driven Brands who received the Lifetime […]
Networking in Nashville: CARSTAR Conference 2022 kicks off with charity walk for cystic fibrosis
Nashville, Tennessee – CARSTAR kicked off the festivities for its CARSTAR Conference 2022 with a tremendous gathering of its North American franchise partners, vendors, insurance carriers and industry leaders in Nashville on Wednesday, July 13. Running from July 13 to 15 in the Music City at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, the CARSTAR […]
Go for Glass: Driven Brands expands auto glass offering into U.S. with Auto Glass Now acquisition
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands announced the expansion of its auto glass offering into the United States Tuesday with its acquisition of Auto Glass Now (AGN). The company acquired AGN for approximately US$170 million on Dec. 30, 2021. The acquisition makes Driven Brands one of largest auto glass service providers in North America, said […]
Leading Lights: Michael Macaluso on the evolving repair market
Toronto, Ontario — Michael Macaluso, group president & executive vice president of Driven Brands Paint, Collision and Glass segment recently discussed what he believes to be the biggest challenges facing the Canadian collision repair market. During a recent interview with Jason Moseley, CEO of the International Bodyshop Symposium, Macaluso said incoming industry challenges will fall […]
Three steps to future success: CARSTAR executives discuss goals for 2018
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — January 27, 2018 — Following a healthy 2017, CARSTAR executives sat down to discuss their plans and ambitions for the up-coming year. In on the call included CARSTAR North America President Michael Macaluso, CARSTAR Canada Vice-President of Insurance John Harvey and CARSTAR Canada Associate Vice President of operations Jeff […]
Long-Term Plan: CARSTAR on track for 1,000 shops
By Tom Davis Hamilton, Ontario — October 11, 2017 — CARSTAR is currently on track to reach its five-year target of 1,000 shops across North America, according to President Michael Macaluso. By the end of the year, the company, which currently operates 575 stores, will have added more than 100 new locations to its footprint […]
CARSTAR honours top achievers from across Canada and US
Charlotte, North Carolina — September 24, 2017 — CARSTAR North America recognized CARSTAR owners and business groups from across Canada and the US at the network’s first North America-wide conference. Collision Repair magazine reported earlier on the Canadians honoured as Franchisee of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the winners of the Next Generation […]
CARSTAR’s long-term goal: 1,000 stores across North America
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — January 23, 2017 — CARSTAR has big plans for the year ahead, according to President Michael Macaluso. He discussed the company’s outlook and key initiatives for 2017 in a special media teleconference on Friday, January 20. The topics under discussion included the integration of the Canadian and US arms […]
CARSTAR Canada honours 2016 President’s Club
Hamilton, Ontario — October 3, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced its 2016 President’s Club winners for the year. The award recognizes the network’s best performing stores for 2016. CARSTAR stores from across Canada were selected based on specific criteria and data including annual sales and customer service measurements which fall within CARSTAR’s four […]
CARSTAR unites as ‘1’ at 21st annual conference
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — August 28, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada held its 21st annual industry conference in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, from August 24 to 26. With a general theme focusing on the company uniting as ‘1’, this year’s conference also showcased the continued unification of CARSTAR Canada and US into CARSTAR North […]
