Consolidator Report

Consolidator Report

Consolidation news from the week of Oct. 9.

Shaping the Future: FIX Network’s 2023 Global Conference

After four years, franchisees from around the world come together again to envision the future of the network.

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Western N.Y. Entrepreneurs Named CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year

Jon Rowcroft and David Snell of CARSTAR Collision of Amherst, POW Collision CARSTAR and CARSTAR Eastern Hills took home the honor.

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Classic Collision Acquires Three Locations in N.C.

Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of three-store MSO CarSmart Collision Repair in North Carolina.

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Jerry’s Abra Wins Franchisee of the Year

Longtime Abra owners Geri and Jerry Kottschade took home the Abra Franchisee of the Year award.

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Fix Auto USA Awards Franchisee of the Year

Vatche Derderian, a California-based entrepreneur and owner of four Fix Auto USA franchises, has been named the Fix Auto USA Franchisee of the Year for 2023.

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Fix Auto USA Honors SoCal Owner with Rookie of the Year Award

John Banh, who has grown his operation to four Fix Auto USA collision repair locations throughout Southern California, was named Rookie of the Year.

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Wichita MSO Wins CARSTAR Community Champions Award

Raymond Rose and A.J. Pickering, owners of three CARSTAR stores in the Wichita, Kansas area, were recently honored with the CARSTAR Community Champions award at the Driven Brands U.S. Collision Conference.

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Classic Collision has announced the opening of a newly renovated facility in Vancouver, Wash.

Classic Collision St. John is located in an up-and-coming industrial development section of Clark County and one mile north of Classic's Vancouver location. This newly renovated building is Classic’s second Vancouver location.

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ASE Offers Webinar on Pre-Paint Operating Procedures

The free webinar, “Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity”, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. EST.

Repairify, Autel Announce New Initiatives for 2024

In Q1 2024, Autel and Repairify will continue to enhance the value of their combined services for their users through various planned releases.

GCIA December Meeting to Feature Mike Anderson

Anderson will give a talk titled “Be Extraordinary” at the Georgia Collision Industry Association meeting on Dec. 13.

Central PA I-CAR Holding Bingo Fundraiser

The fundraiser, which will be held Jan. 20, 2024 from 1-5 p.m., will benefit Central Pennsylvania area collision programs.