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Fix Auto Canada Acquires Prime CarCare Group

May 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition includes automotive brands Speedy Auto Service, 5 Gears Auto Care, Minute Muffler and Brake, and Canadian master franchisor for Novus Glass. Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto Canada, announced May 6 a definitive agreement to acquire Prime CarCare Group, Canadian owner of automotive brands Speedy Auto Service, 5 Gears Auto Care, Minute […]

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Boyd Acquires Collision Repair Center in North Carolina

May 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Rocky Mount, N.C. that previously operated as Faith Autobody. Rocky Mount is in northeastern North Carolina, about 60 miles east of Raleigh. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “Our new location in Rocky Mount is a welcome addition to our […]

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FinishMaster Acquires Gladwin Paint Company

May 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of Gladwin Paint Company. This acquisition increases FinishMaster’s footprint with eight locations in Texas including the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metro areas. Founded in 1954, by Carl and Margaret Gladwin the company specializes in training and assisting body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Texas, Uni-Select

Boyd Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center

April 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Hudson, Ohio, that previously operated as Clarke Collision Center. Hudson is in northeast Ohio about 28 miles south of Cleveland and 15 miles north of Akron. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location will complement our centers in […]

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LKQ Finalizes Pittsburgh Glass Works Acquisition

April 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) yesterday announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC (PGW). LKQ Corporation logo“With the acquisition of PGW and our entrance into the sizable automotive glass market, we continue to grow our industry-leading position and product offerings to further serve the needs of our professional repairer customer,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation, Pittsburgh Glass Works, PPG Industries

BASF Acquires Refinish Paint Manufacturer in China

April 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co., Ltd. in China. With this acquisition, BASF will establish a stronger coatings production footprint by gaining access to a state-of-the-art automotive refinish coatings plant in China. It will also enable BASF to broaden its automotive refinish portfolio in Asia Pacific by […]

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Industrial Finishes & Systems Acquires Rancho Cordova Jobber

April 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the acquisition of Sunrise Automotive Paint in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Rancho Cordova complements Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. existing locations in Napa and Woodland, strengthening the company’s footprint in the Northern California region. The location will continue as Sunrise Automotive Paint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Industrial Finishes & Systems, PBE Distributor

FinishMaster Acquires Jobber in Minneapolis/St. Paul

April 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) announced it has completed the acquisition of Zitco, Inc. doing business as Lowell’s PCE in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Lowell’s has operated a single-location in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market for more than 40 years. “Our companies share a customer-centric focus and our commitment to excellence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Minnesota, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

Safelite Acquires AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass

April 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced it has reached an agreement to acquire AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass LLC, a joint venture owned by subsidiaries of AAA Club Alliance and Club Assist. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of all Clubs associated with AAA Club Alliance for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction […]

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Service King Acquires Southern California Collision Repair Center

April 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced it acquired Greg’s Collision Center, a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 8732 Park St. in Bellflower, Calif. The new location is Service King’s 22nd collision repair center in Southern California. “We could not be more proud to partner with the Service King Family of Repair Centers,” said Greg […]

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