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Wesco Group Acquires KC Auto Paints

January 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the merger of the KC Auto Paint family of companies into the Wesco Group Inc.  KC Auto Paints opened its first store in Spokane Wash., in 1978. Ynder the leadership of Bob Cross, the KC family of companies has since grown to three PBE warehouse locations, three equipment divisions, and 20 store locations in five Western States.

Wesco Autobody SupplyBob Cross has agreed to join the Wesco Group as a principal partner and help manage the various business units as we grow into new markets. Bob said his relationship with Wesco over the years made

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