CARSTAR selected one of Canada’s 50 best-managed companies

CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has been selected one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011.

The honour is awarded by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post and Queen’s School of Business. It recognizes Canadian-owned and run companies that excel in overall business strategies and sustained growth.

“CARSTAR has helped transform an entire industry by creating systems, standards and professionalism, and we are pleased to say that CARSTAR is one of this year’s recipients,” said John Hughes, partner of private services at Deloitte. “They have a relentless commitment to their vision, mission and values which are very strategic in the development of their business.”

CARSTAR’s 50 Best Managed Companies application revolved around its BRIDGE strategy. This includes:

• Building of the brand;

• Renewal of leadership;

• Integration through their Care Centre and information technology;

• Diversifying products and services;

• Growth; and

• Enhanced value propositions to their customers and partners.

“We are very honoured to receive this award and the timing is impeccable, as we are on a company-wide and nationwide mission to be best-in-class in all that we do,” says Sam Mercanti, president and CEO of CARSTAR.

“Thank you to our franchise, insurance and vendor partners for their involvement in helping us achieve this milestone, and for their ongoing contribution in the improvement of our business.”