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Wesco Group Acquires DealerShop Paint Distribution Division

September 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wesco Group announced the acquisition of DealerShop’s Paint Distribution Division, expanding the paint and body equipment distributor’s U.S. operations. The acquisition adds to Wesco Group’s network of locations serving automotive refinish, industrial, commercial, aerospace and marine markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. DealerShop, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates what it calls the first U.S.-based […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Wesco Group

Caliber Acquires Mobile Repair Firm to Expand Fleet Services

September 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber has acquired Car Body Lab, a mobile auto body repair service operating in 20 cities across seven states. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Caliber’s fleet solutions division, which provides repair services to large commercial vehicle fleets. Car Body Lab will continue operating as a standalone business. “Caliber is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Caliber

Collision Repair Industry Sees 35% Drop in MSO Acquisitions and Openings Despite Continued Consolidation

September 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Focus Advisors report multiple shop operator expansion in the first half declined sharply compared to last year. Deal volume in the collision repair industry fell sharply in the first half of 2025, with acquisitions and opening at major consolidators down more than a third compared to 2024. The large national and regional MSO acquired or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Caliber, Chilton Auto Body, Crash Champions, Focus Advisors, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Openings, OpenRoad Collision, Tesla, VIVE Collision

SEMA Acquires Off-Road Business Association

September 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 29 it has acquired the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a nonprofit trade group representing businesses in the off-road and powersports industries. SEMA did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The acquisition brings together two organizations that have collaborated on industry advocacy efforts, particularly regarding motorized vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Off-Road Business Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association

LKQ Sells Self Service Segment

August 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Self Service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This proposed transaction was the result of a competitive bid sale […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation, Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Salvage

Former Denver Collision Repair Shop Owner Faces Lawsuit Over $4.4 Million Shop Sale

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

A former Denver collision repair shop owner and restaurateur is being sued for allegedly inflating financial figures in the $4.4 million sale of his Englewood repair facility. According to a report in the Denver Post, Alex Gurevich sold Front Range Auto Group and its real estate on July 21. Buyer Valente Fernandez filed suit on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Lawsuits

Boyd Group Reports Second Quarter Sales Up Year over Year

August 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair chain surpasses 1,000 locations while margins improve despite declining same-store sales. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) reported sales of $780.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30, up 0.2% from $779.2 million in the same period last year. Same-store sales declined 2.1%, offset by $21.0 million in revenue from new location […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Earnings, Openings

VIVE Collision Acquires Delaware EV Repair Shop, Enters 10th State

August 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision has acquired Evolve: Electric Vehicle Specialists, marking the company’s entry into Delaware and expansion to 63 locations across 10 northeastern states. The acquisition gives VIVE Collision its first Delaware location and adds specialized electric vehicle repair capabilities to its network. Evolve operates a 35,000-square-foot facility with 25 repair bays designed for electric vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Delaware, Electric Vehicles, VIVE Collision

Colours Acquires Fox Valley Auto Paint Locations in Rockford and Aurora, Illinois

August 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Auto Paints’ locations in Rockford and Aurora, Ill. “We’re excited to welcome the Fox Valley team and their loyal customers into the Colours family,” said Ali Mahalak, President & CEO of Colours, Inc. “Our goal is to make this a seamless transition while enhancing what’s already working […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., Illinois

Fenix Parts Acquires Grade A Auto Parts

August 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts has acquired Grade A Auto Parts, the Louisville, Kentucky-based company with operations across five Midwest states, the companies announced Tuesday. The acquisition expands Fenix’s geographic reach into Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana. Grade A also maintains sales representatives nationwide. As part of the deal, Grade A CEO Sean Garber will join Fenix’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee

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