In our telephone interview, Byers discusses the sale of the collision repair facility network to Driven Brands announced yesterday. Yesterday, Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital, announced that it acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop networks of independently owned collision repair facilities in the […]
Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR
Parent of Maaco and 1-800-Radiator adds collision repair-focused franchise to portfolio of automotive franchises. Acquisition does not include CARSTAR Canada. Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital and the nation’s leading franchise automotive company, announced today that it has acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop […]
Canada – Fix Auto Adds Two to its Collision Repair Network
Fix Auto Canada announced two additions to its collision repair facility network. Paul Randles, General Manager, Fix Auto Atlantic Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Fredericton, New Brunswick, effective October 1st. Fix Auto Fredericton has undergone major changes in the past few months, like the addition of four more work bays, a new office, […]
Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 16, 2015 acquisition of Deacon’s Collision Center. in Mayfield Heights, Ohio an eastern suburb of Cleveland. It is located on a high traffic thoroughfare and is Boyd’s first center in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location provides us with a […]
Parts Shopping Added to CCC ONE Desktop
CCC Information Services Inc. announced today it has added parts shopping functionality to it CCC ONE Repair Workflow desktop solution, making it easier for estimators to shop for parts and make better repair decisions. With the parts shopping functionality, live parts pricing and inventory are available on-screen while the estimate is being written. OEM, aftermarket […]
Uni-Select Appoints Eric Bussieres Chief Financial Officer
Uni-Select Inc., the distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, announced the appointment of Eric Bussières as its Chief Financial Officer, effective November 30. “Eric has a solid track record of supporting operational excellence and growth through successful investment and financing strategies within both private and publicly-traded companies,” said Henry Buckley, […]
AMA Group Finalizes Woods Acquisition
The AMA Group Limited announced that it has finalized its renegotiations for the acquisition of Woods Accident Repair Centres that was previously announced in May. Under the revised arrangement, AMA will now pay a total purchase price of AU$2.05 million ($1.49 million) in full settlement for the acquisition of Woods, including a majority stake in […]
Auto Benchmarking Study Reveals More Lightweighting Opportunities With Steel
Steel industry study examines untapped potential of advanced high strength steel to compete against aluminum and reduce mass significantly. Some efficient steel designs and materials found to contain less mass than similar aluminum components. A study released today by WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, showed a wide variation in efficiency among […]
LIABRA Meeting Tomorrow Details Ford Aluminum Repair
The Long Island Auto Body Repairmen’s Association (LIABRA) will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow, October 20 at Levittown Ford, 980 South Broadway, Hicksville. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. with dinner and all members, spouses and employees are welcome to attend. The meeting’s program includes a technical workshop on 2015 Ford Factory Aluminum Repair, given […]
Sherwin-Williams Names John Morikis CEO Effective January 2016
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced today that its Board of Directors has elected John G. Morikis to serve as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2016. Morikis, 52, who has served as Sherwin-Williams’ President and Chief Operating Officer since October 2006, will assume the CEO duties currently held by Chairman and CEO Christopher […]