CSN Collision & Glass breaks ground for new collision repair facility

CSN Collision & Glass (CSN) has introduced two new locations in Calgary, Alberta. Concours Collision Crowfoot and Concours Collision South have both become members of CSN, a network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities located throughout Canada. For 30 years, Concours owner Ken Friesen has not only built two successful collision repair centres, he has been a dedicated contributor to the overall improvement of the Canadian collision repair industry. He was the first chairman of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) and a past president of the Automotive Service & Repair Association (ASRA). He joined the network of collision repair professionals because “working together is essential in continuing to grow and develop our business,” he says. “CSN represents the people with whom I want to move forward in our quest for continuous improvement.” CSN’s chief operating officer Flavio Battilana said CSN is excited to have Ken Friesen and Concours be part of its expansion in Western Canada. “Through his innovative processes and continual improvement efforts, Ken has demonstrated commitment and leadership to the Calgary community and the Canadian collision industry.” Also recently, Concours Collision Centres-CSN in Calgary, Alberta has broken ground for a new state-of-the-art collision repair facility located in the northwest district of Royal Oak: Concours Collision-CSN Royal Oak. The collision centre will operate adjacent to existing automobile dealerships, with convenient access for customers who live or work in the northern section of the city. Friesen, president and CEO of Concours Collision Centres-CSN, said he felt it was necessary to expand its operations to better serve the growing needs of the area. “In the Alberta market, we have been blessed with a steady flow of work for the past few years, causing a backlog in production,” he says. “This new facility will offer our customers quicker turnaround and better service.” Concours Collision Centres-Royal Oak, located at 37 Royal Vista Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, is scheduled to open in Fall 2011.