Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Los Angeles, Calif.-based Colortone Automotive Paints. Colortone Automotive Paints has been servicing the greater LA market since 1933. Stan Reshes became the third owner in 1979, who over time brought in his three sons into the business. Now […]
Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to Consider Business Integration
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced in December they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. If the business integration can be realized, the companies aim to integrate their respective […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the expansion of its presence in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint. This addition brings QCG’s total to 14 locations in the Beehive State, three of which are scheduled to open soon. “We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of City Center Collision Services in Tumwater, Wash. City Center Collision Services has provided auto body repairs in Thurston County and the surrounding areas for over a decade. As a proud family-owned business, they are dedicated to caring for every customer who visits their center. “We take pride in […]
Wesco Acquires PBE Distributor in Oklahoma
The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that Shawnee Paints has joined the Wesco Team. Shawnee Paints has been servicing the Shawnee, Okla. market since 1913, starting with parts and services for steam engine tractor mechanics but began transitioning immediately to automotive parts with the introduction of […]
Classic Collision Acquires Second Repair Facility in Newport News
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Bowditch Collision Center, located on J. Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News, Va. “Their reputation for quality, integrity, and commitment to both teammates and customers aligns perfectly with the values we’ve built our business on. We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Classic Collision,” stated Casey […]
Wesco Group Acquires 360 Paint Supply
The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that 360 Paint Supply has joined the Wesco Team. 360 Paint Supply started out as a reconditioning supply store and then moved to also selling paint and body shop supplies. In 2019, they moved their Arlington, Texas store to the […]
Pacific Collision Equipment Acquired by Kalix River Holdings
Focus Advisors, the automotive mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, announced that its client, Pacific Collision Equipment, has been acquired by Kalix River Holdings. Owned and operated by Robert Hornedo, Pacific Equipment sold and serviced Car-O-Liner equipment to collision repairers in Southern California across 1,280 zip codes. “I enjoyed my time in the industry and took […]
Hanging Rock Acquires Car-O-Liner Southwest
Generational Capital Markets (GCM), the mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, announced the sale of Car-O-Liner Southwest to Hanging Rock. The acquisition closed March 7, 2024. Located in Rowlett, Texas, Car-O-Liner Southwest, established in 1993 by Tim Curran, is a distributor of collision repair equipment, serving thousands of customers across the southwestern United […]
Wren’s Collision Group Acquires a New Repair Facility in Georgia
Wren’s Collision Group announced the acquisition of Keziah’s Collision in Canton, Ga. marking its 16th location with 14 in Georgia and 2 in Florida. James Wren, owner of Wren’s Collision Group, expressed his excitement, “We are honored to continue our expansion with the addition of this family-owned and operated center. It perfectly aligns with our […]