Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced the acquisition of Perfect Products Company of Michigan. The transaction closed yesterday. Founded in 1959, Perfect Products Company of Michigan is a family-owned fastener, bolt, nut, clip and screw distribution company that specializes in offering supplies for domestic and imported vehicles. Perfect Products serves automotive […]
Consumer Groups Call For Transparency, Public Involvement in Development of Government Self-Driving Car Policies
In the wake of the news that a Google self-driving car crashed into a bus, a coalition of consumer groups called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “to commit to maximum transparency and public involvement” as they develop policy and safety standards covering autonomous self-driving vehicles. Google recently […]
Safelite Announces Three Executive Appointments
The Safelite Group announced three new hires in its corporate office. Christina Hays joined as Vice President of Marketing; Cheri Sagona joined as Associate Vice President of Culture and Communications; and Abby Zimmerman joined as Director of Recruitment. As VP of Marketing, Hays has leadership responsibility for developing the company’s brand strategy and executing effective […]
CARSTAR Adds Four Locations in U.S. and Canada
Collision repair franchise network adds shops in Ohio and British Columbia. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced four additions to its network of independently-owner collision repair centers in North America. CARSTAR Bexley, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility, is located at 2836 E. Main St., in Columbus, Ohio. The collision repair center is owned by Thom […]
TechnaGlass Acquires Precision Auto Glass in Oregon
TechnaGlass announced the acquisition of Precision Auto Glass in Clackamas, Oregon. The expansion into the Portland-Vancouver market allows TechnaGlass to continue its growth into the Pacific Northwest. The company will retain all Precision Auto Glass employees and will be based out of 11231 SE Hwy 212, Clackamas, Oregon. TechnaGlass provides auto glass repair and replacement […]
Vista Equity Partners Completes Solera Acquisition
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that its sale to Vista Equity Partners, originally announced in September, was completed on March 3. Other investors include an affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC, the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., and an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. According to the company, the acquisition will fuel […]
ASA Opposes Illinois Storage Legislation
The Automotive Service Association is encouraging automotive and collision repairers to oppose Illinois House Bill 6169 (HB 6169). Introduced by Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack, HB 6169 would require vehicle storage providers to send a certified letter detailing their rates to the vehicle lienholder before imposing fees. It also states that the lienholder must have […]
Guild 21 Conference Call Thursday Features Connected Cars and Cybersecurity
The next Guild 21 conference call takes place Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST) and will feature John Ellis, a consultant on the space where automobiles, consumers, connectivity and software all intersect. Ellis, founder and managing director of Ellis & Associates will present on the subject of connected cars, cyber security […]
Service King Officially Opens Sixth Collision Repair Center in Atlanta
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the official opening of its sixth location in the Atlanta market. The 25,000-square foot collision repair center is located at 2915 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, Ga. In January, the company hosted a tour of the facility. “This is another important step in building upon our promise to provide the […]
Registration Open for NACE | CARS Show in California
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that attendee, expo visitor and exhibitor registration is now open for its NACE | CARS 2016 trade show being held in August in Anaheim, Calif. Information on registration and accommodations are available online. The industry-led committees overseeing the development of sessions have helped identify the best speakers and trainers […]