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UK Competition Authority Opens Inquiry into LKQ Subsidiary’s Merger with Andrew Page

October 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an inquiry in the acquisition of Andrew Page Limited, a distributor of automotive parts in the UK, by the LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) subsidiary Euro Car Parts. On Wednesday, the CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on ECP […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, Competition, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Uni-Select Acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Guelph Paint and Bumper distributes auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market Area. The location will be re-branded to use the FinishMaster […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Canada, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Safelite Acquires AAA Carolinas’ Mobile Glass Business, Becomes Preferred Partner for Glass Work

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire AAA Mobile Glass, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAA Carolinas. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of AAA Carolinas for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction was completed at the close of business September 30. AAA Carolinas serves approximately 2 million members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite

LKQ Acquires UK Parts Distributor

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Euro Car Parts, has acquired Andrew Page Limited, a distributor of automotive parts in the United Kingdom. As part of the transaction, Euro Car Parts acquired 102 Andrew Page branch locations, its national distribution center and corporate office.  “We are pleased to acquire the Andrew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Antonio, Texas

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the organization has acquired and officially opened its 84th location in Texas with the acquisition of Jack’s Paint Place, located at 9219 Converse Business Lane in Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio. The deal, of which terms were not disclosed, officially closed Friday. The collision repair center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

Vehicle Service Group Acquires Italy’s Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

VSG RAvaglioli logos

The Vehicle Service Group (VSG), the global automotive service and collision repair equipment manufacturer, announced today that it has acquired the Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group. Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, the Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group manufactures lifts, wheel service equipment and diagnostic equipment for cars, trucks, commercial vehicles and motorbikes. Niclas Ytterdahl, President of VSG said, “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group, Vehicle Service Group

Boyd Group Acquires Heavy Duty Collision Repair Center in Indiana

September 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the September 26, 2016 opening of a new Gerber collision repair center in Portage, Ind. The location will focus on the repair of semi-trucks and large commercial vehicles, as well as recreational vehicles. It was previously operated by Great Lakes Peterbilt, a large truck dealership, with which it shares a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Indiana

BASF Completes Acquisition of Refinish Paint Manufacturer in China

September 27, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced it has completed the acquisition of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co., Ltd. in China that was announced in April. A new legal entity named ASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. has been established in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, to take over and further develop Yinfan’s automotive refinish coatings business. “Together with Yinfan’s team, we have started […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, China, Refinish

Boyd Acquires New Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

September 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Burnaby, British Columbia. The center previously operated as Dumore’s Collision and is located in the southeast of the city in close proximity to the TransCanada highway. “We are very pleased to add this new location which complements our existing repair centers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, British Columbia, Canada

Boyd Acquires Florida Collision Repair Center

September 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the September 7, opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Sebastian, Fla. The center previously operated as Riverside Auto Body and is well located on Florida’s Route 1 east coast highway. “This location complements our four other centers in the Melbourne area and will allow us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Florida

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