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Wesco/Color Compass Acquires WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division

March 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco/Color Compass, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Edmonton, Alberta-based WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division. WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division serves independent and member-dealer collision centers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Wesco Group logoWD Co-Auto has selected Color Compass as their preferred and exclusive supplier of body shop supplies. “This partnership will ensure our customers receive the best service, brands, and product selection available from a PBE supplier,” said Mike Reid, President of WD Co-Auto.

The combination brings together almost 300 knowledgeable staff from both companies. Customers will have access to the

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