CARSTAR vendor partners host interactive expo for franchise partners

Aug. 6, 2018
During the Momentum 2018 CARSTAR Conference this week in Calgary, AB, CARSTAR’s vendor partners hosted a dynamic trade show. Franchise partners could explore the latest collision repair technologies, solutions and resources offered through the CARSTAR program.
During the Momentum 2018 CARSTAR Conference this week in Calgary, AB, CARSTAR’s vendor partners hosted a dynamic trade show. Franchise partners could 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, Akzo Nobel, Color Compass, Enterprise Holdings, Inc., and many more. At the event, CARSTAR franchise partners had an opportunity to visit with the exhibiting companies, learn more about the new products, innovative technologies, resources offered, and enjoy refreshments and lunch as they toured. 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 Ouest10-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 Moncton15-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. Marie25-Year Anniversaries CARSTAR POW Collision CARSTAR Maryville CARSTAR Bob Thomas Collision CARSTAR Lou's Auto Body CARSTAR Greenfield Auto Body For more information on CARSTAR visit www.carstar.comand www.carstar.caAbout CARSTAR CARSTAR -- a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands -- is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with 600 locations in 34 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTARin the U.S. and CARSTAR in Canada deliver national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee. Through a variety of fundraising initiatives, CARSTAR, its franchisees, partners and employees have raised over $3 million for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and has made fighting cystic fibrosis its cause, North American wide. For more information visit www.carstar.comand www.carstar.caand follow on Facebook and twitter. CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchisees. Interested parties should contact 844-906-9764.

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