During the Momentum 2018 CARSTAR Conference in Calgary, Alberta, CARSTAR’s vendor partners hosted a trade show that gave franchise partners the opportunity to explore the latest collision repair technologies, solutions and resources offered through the CARSTAR program.
More than 60 vendor partners and resource providers participated in the event, including Axalta Coating Systems, BASF, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, National Coatings and Supplies, AkzoNobel, Color Compass, Enterprise Holdings, Inc., and more. At the event, CARSTAR franchise partners had an opportunity to visit with the exhibiting companies, learn more about the new products, innovative technologies and resources offered, and enjoy refreshments and lunch.
In addition, CARSTAR franchise partners had an opportunity to saddle up on a mechanical bull to test their rodeo skills and raise money for CARSTAR’s charitable efforts to support cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy.
“This is a great opportunity for our CARSTAR franchise partners to see what’s new in the industry – from technology to tools, paint, uniforms, computer platforms – franchise partners learned a lot about innovative solutions for their businesses,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR. “We offer a big ‘thank you’ to our vendor partners for their support of this event. Without them, it would not be possible.”
As part of the event, CARSTAR recognized the anniversaries and accomplishments of some of its longest-tenured franchise partners in the United States and Canada. They honored more than 43 Canadian and 47 U.S. facilities for their continued participation in the CARSTAR network.
Five-Year Anniversaries
CARSTAR Browning Collision
CARSTAR La Habra Collision & Glass Center
CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center
CARSTAR Kar Kare
CARSTAR ACE Collision
CARSTAR Friendly of Roselle
CARSTAR Red Bud Collision Center
CARSTAR Thomas Waldron Auto Body
CARSTAR Troy
CARSTAR Superior Paint and Body Shop
CARSTAR Jeremiah’s Collision and Painting
CARSTAR Russom’s Collision – Dyersburg
CARSTAR Autobody Denton
CARSTAR SheerMetal
CARSTAR Complete Collision
CARSTAR Forest Home Auto Body
CARSTAR Victoriaville
CARSTAR Montreal-Ahuntsic
CARSTAR Laval Chomedey
CARSTAR Rimouski
CARSTAR Express London
CARSTAR Chilliwack (Wally’s)
CARSTAR Montreal Lasalle
CARSTAR Ottawa East (Surgenor)
CARSTAR Degelis
CARSTAR Ottawa South East (Hunt Club)
CARSTAR Hawkesbury (Laplante)
CARSTAR Ingersoll Appraisal Centre
CARSTAR Calgary Chinook
CARSTAR Anjou
CARSTAR St-Hyacinthe
CARSTAR Express Sheppard
CARSTAR Courtenay
CARSTAR Express Oshawa
CARSTAR Beauport
CARSTAR Magog
CARSTAR Express Toronto Eastern Avenue
CARSTAR Quebec Ouest
10-Year Anniversaries
CARSTAR Gullotta’s Autobody
CARSTAR Charlie’s Columbia
CARSTAR Halifax
CARSTAR Tilbury
CARSTAR Edmonton South East
CARSTAR High River
CARSTAR Georgetown Appraisal Centre
CARSTAR Moncton
15-Year Anniversaries
CARSTAR ABC Body & Frame
CARSTAR Eric’s Auto Center
CARSTAR Von’s
CARSTAR Highland – Denver South
CARSTAR Autobody Resurrection
CARSTAR Superior Auto Body
CARSTAR Schlenker Collision
CARSTAR Crystal Lenexa
CARSTAR Sidney Body
CARSTAR Oakville East
CARSTAR Saskatoon Northend
CARSTAR Mississauga 401
CARSTAR Ajax
CARSTAR Pickering
CARSTAR New Minas
CARSTAR Sydney
CARSTAR Toronto Dovercourt (Nick’s)
20-Year Anniversaries
CARSTAR Pete’s Collision
CARSTAR Autocrafters Collision
CARSTAR A&B of St Joseph
CARSTAR A&B of Riverside
CARSTAR A&B of Smithville
CARSTAR North Bay
CARSTAR Thunder Bay (Half-Way Motors)
CARSTAR Trenton
CARSTAR Edmonton North
CARSTAR Winnipeg Saskatchewan
CARSTAR Saskatoon Eastside
CARSTAR Sault Ste. Marie
25-Year Anniversaries
CARSTAR POW Collision
CARSTAR Maryville
CARSTAR Bob Thomas Collision
CARSTAR Lou’s Auto Body
CARSTAR Greenfield Auto Body
