Two Business-Building Events to be Held in California
The April events will allow body shop owners and managers the opportunity to meet with top collision industry professionals.
CARSTAR Announces Plans to Expand Insurance Relations Team
Move made as the result of record sales in 2014 and marked growth in DRP partnerships, says MSO.
CARSTAR Expands MSO Network in Chicago
Company adds CARSTAR Ideal Auto Body to collision repair network, expanding presence in Chicago to 19 locations.
CARSTAR Repair Shop in Quebec Celebrates 35 Years
Owner Frank Tokatlidis started the business in 1979 using BASF products and still does to this day, specifically BASF’s R-M Onyx Low VOC paint system.
CARSTAR Berlin Co-Owner Lisa Siembab Named WIN Most Influential Woman
Connecticut body shop owner and advocate recognized for collision repair industry work.
CARSTAR, Farmers Donate Recycled Ride to Veteran
MSO and insurer gift a restored Chevrolet Malibu to Air Force veteran Justin Padelli so he and his two-year-old daughter have reliable transportation.
CARSTAR, Farmers Insurance to Gift Veteran With Recycled Ride
MSO will present a restored Chevrolet Malibu to military veteran Justin Padelli on March 19.
Investment Group Offers Summary of 2014 Auto Body Consolidation Activity
Company predicts continued interest and investment in auto body industry, along with fewer cars to repair and more expensive repairs, increasingly repaired in large MSO and consolidator shops.
CARSTAR Adds Virginia Body Shop to Network
CARSTAR of Winchester has been in business since 2004 and features a 12,000-square-foot facility.
CARSTAR Announces Annual Conference
Themed “Gaining the Edge,” the 26th annual conference will take place June 13-16, 2015, in San Diego at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.
3M and CARSTAR Support Launch of New-Age Collision Program at FTCC
Companies joined with other industry entities in putting their financial support behind the program and being present at the official launch on Feb. 4.
CARSTAR Achieves Record Revenue of $712 Million in 2014
Delivers more than 11 percent increase in year-over-year same store sales, adds nearly 200 DRP insurance programs.