Keystone Supports CARSTAR Super’Stang Tour
POMONA, CA — Keystone Automotive Industries announced this week its sponsorship of the CARSTAR Super’Stang Muscle Tour. As a gold level sponsor, Keystone has donated $10,000 to help in the re-creation of a 1967 Mustang Muscle Car. Over the next 18 months, the Super’Stang is expected to make approximately 40 appearances at fundraising events, such
HushMat Receives CARSTAR Preferred Vendor Status
LENEXA , KS — HushMat, a manufacturer of a full line of vibration damping, thermal insulation, tape and sound absorption materials for the automotive aftermarket, recently received Preferred Vendor Status approval from CARSTAR, a chain of auto collision repair facilities in North America . “We are very proud to be partnering with CARSTAR,” said Tim
Lord Corp. and CARSTAR Automotive Canada Become Vendor Partners
Lord Corp., maker of Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives, has signed a new vendor partnership agreement with CARSTAR Automotive Canada. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, CARSTAR Automotive Canada has grown from eight to more than 100 locations in just 10 years. With more than 300 locations across North America, CARSTAR repairs approximately 1 in 20 vehicles in Canada – 6,000 vehicles per month. While many CARSTAR stores already use Fusor products, these same adhesives as well as extensive training will now be available to CARSTAR franchisees as part of the preferred vendor program.
CARSTAR Announces Executive Promotions
CARSTAR, one of North America’s largest collision repair organizations, has promoted three of its executives. Daren Fristoe, most recently senior vice president, has been promoted to the position of chief administrative officer for CARSTAR. Fristoe will continue to provide the company with corporate leadership, specifically focusing on the areas of human resources, training and education, franchise communication and services, corporate marketing and community initiatives. Fristoe joined the CARSTAR organization in May of 2002 after serving as vice president of human resources at eScout, LLC.
Three Orlando-Area Women Receive Recycled Rides
It was part of the 2023 Driven Brands Collision Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
Longtime ABRA Owners Named Franchisee of the Year
Geri and Jerry Kottschade own Jerry’s ABRA in Mankato, Minnesota.
Driven Brands Honors Members with Awards Gala
Driven Brands capped off its 2023 Evolution Conference with an awards gala that celebrated individual owners’ achievements.
Kian Capital Launches PARC Auto Platform with Acquisition
Kian Capital acquired a Meineke franchisee to establish PARC Auto with 15 locations in the Louisville, KY, area.
Driven Brands Hosts Inaugural Canadian Conference
Attendees included hundreds of franchise partners from CARSTAR and Driven Glass.
Driven Brands Collision Group Holds First EPG Meeting
More than 100 locations from the CARSTAR and ABRA networks were represented at the event.
