First Choice Collision & Frame Inc

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First Choice Collision and Frame in Red Deer, Alberta, has established over the years, a reputation for excellence in both car and heavy truck repair and refinishing in the small but bustling city midway between Calgary and Edmonton. Owner, Brian Mattson had plenty of experience before he started First Choice in 1988. Starting as an apprentice in a similar Red Deer business, he was a painter for six years, a bodyman for another six, and then a manager for about 10. He started his business in a 6,500 sq. ft. building and Mattson kept buying adjacent properties and adding to the original building as the years went on until he now owns about 1.25 acres of prime industrial land. The original building grew, by a series of additions, to a 25,000 sq.ft. shop, including, the sand blasting facility he needs for large vehicle repair and restoration. "As the volume grew, and as we became more cramped, we expanded on our own land" Mattson explained. The fenced, secure outside storage area can handle at least a hundred vehicles up to full size busses. Including the owner, staff at First Choice numbers 24 people; eight licensed bodymen, two apprentices, four licensed painters (who are responsible for prepping as well), three estimators, a parts person, and three office help. Dwayne Knight has been there since day one and is now in charge of day to day operations. While the business is run under one company name, there are two distinct sides to it...

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