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Classic Collision Acquires 9 Location MSO with Facilities in Georgia, South Carolina

December 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Classic Collision has acquired Kendrick Paint & Body, adding nine collision repair facilities in Augusta, Martinez and Evans, Ga., as well as Aiken, S.C. Kendrick Paint & Body, founded in 1952, was the largest family-owned collision repair network in the Central Savannah River Area. Atlanta-based Classic Collision operates 362 collision repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Georgia, South Carolina

LKQ Exploring Sale of Specialty Segment

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced that it has commenced a process to explore the potential sale of its Specialty segment. “Our Specialty segment is a leading distributor of automotive, RV and marine parts and accessories in North America. It is a strong business supported by an exceptional team. To unlock its full potential, we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation

Driven Brands to Sell International Car Wash Business to Franchise Equity Partners for $471 Million

December 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced today it has agreed to sell its international car wash business, IMO Car Wash, to private investment firm Franchise Equity Partners for €406 million ($471.2 million). The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, includes IMO’s 720 locations primarily in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driven Brands, Franchise Equity Partners

Wesco Group to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies

November 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wesco Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Coatings & Supplies, the companies announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition combines two distributors of automotive refinish coatings and related products serving collision repair facilities across North America. According to the NCS website it has over 200 locations in 43 states. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, National Coatings & Supplies, Wesco Group

BrightPoint Auto Body Repair Acquires Complete Auto Body

November 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Focus Advisors announced that BrightPoint Auto Body Repair acquired Complete Auto Body & Repair in St. Louis.Mo.  Focus Advisors advised Complete Auto Body & Repair on the sale. BrightPoint Auto Body Repair is a multi-shop operator with locations across the Midwest. The transaction follows Focus Advisors’ representation of the same ownership group in a separate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Missouri

AkzoNobel and Axalta to Merge in $25 Billion All-Stock Deal

November 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Companies project $600 million in cost synergies. Combined entity to serve collision repair, OEM and industrial markets and decorative coatings. AkzoNobel N.V. (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $25 billion. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems

Wesco Group Acquires GM Auto Paint

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Wesco Group LLC announced it acquired GM Auto Paint, a regional distributor founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa with 10 locations across California and Las Vegas. GM Auto Paint, founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa, distributes automotive refinish coatings in western markets. Wesco Group, based in Lynnwood, Wash., distributes automotive refinish and industrial […]

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

Quality Collision Group Enters Florida with Acquisition of Luxury Collision Repair Center

November 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Quality Collision Group announced it acquired 1st Class Auto in Pompano Beach, Fla., marking the Texas-based consolidator’s entry into its 13th state. The acquired shop specializes in luxury vehicle repair and holds certifications from Audi, Aston Martin, Acura NSX, Jaguar, Porsche, Range Rover and Tesla. The certifications require specific training, equipment and repair procedures to […]

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Francisco Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in OEConnection

November 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in OEConnection LLC from Genstar Capital, the companies announced today. Financial terms were not disclosed. OEConnection serves 45 vehicle manufacturers, 30,000 auto dealers and 135,000 wholesale customers across six countries. Genstar Capital, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors will remain minority investors in the transaction. Genstar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford, Francisco Partners, General Motors, Genstar Capital, OEConnection

CollisionRight Reaches 125 Collision Repair Facilities with Recent Acquisitions

November 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The company has completed 14 acquisitions totaling 21 shops so far in 2025. CollisionRight LLC announced it has reached 125 collision repair centers following the acquisition of three businesses in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. In recent weeks, the company acquired Sonny’s Body Shop and Traverse Body and Paint in Traverse City, Mich.; Dexter’s in Bradford, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CollisionRight, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania

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