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AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints Business

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams that had been announced in April. The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow the company further market segmentation and reinforce its position outside of the premium segment. The business has an annual revenue of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, China, Sherwin-Williams

LKQ Corporation Completes Uni-Select Acquisition

August 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select operates over 145 FinishMaster stores in the U.S. and serves Canadian auto and collision repair shops from more than 1,000 independent and 95 company operated stores. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) and Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) today announced the completion of the previously-announced acquisition of Uni-Select by 9485-4692 Québec Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Southern California

July 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced that the company has finalized the acquisition of Autobahn Collision Center, a 13,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 11511 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California. The deal closed Friday, July 28 and the location will begin operating as part of the Crash Champions network effective immediately. “The Crash Champions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

LKQ Corporation Waives UK Merger Clearance Condition for Uni-Select Acquisition

July 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

August 1 targeted completion date for acquisition. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced today that LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) has elected to formally waive the closing condition relating to the receipt of UK merger clearance for the previously announced acquisition of Uni-Select by LKQ and its subsidiaries. LKQ also stated in its second quarter earnings announcement today that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select

Jeff McFadden Partners with Jeremy Lennox at Harvey’s Collision Centers

July 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dallas, Texas-based Harvey’s Collision Centers announced the addition of Jeff McFadden as their new partner, assuming the role of CEO and co-owner. With a career spanning 37 years in the industry, McFadden previously served as president of Service King Collision. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff McFadden as our partner,” said Jeremy Lennox, owner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Harvey's Collision Centers, People, Texas

UK Competition Regulator Says Solutions Offered to Address Competition Concerns in LKQ Acquisition of Uni-Select

July 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ had previously announced its intention to divest Uni-Select’s GSF Cark Parts UK business as part of acquisition. A fast-track Phase 1 investigation by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed July 21 that LKQ Corporation’s purchase of Uni-Select Inc. could raise competition concerns in the UK. LKQ, through Euro Car Parts, and Uni-Select, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, UK Competition and Markets Authority, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

Kinderhook Industries Acquires Continental Auto Parts

July 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey based aftermarket collision repair parts distributor has ten hubs in four states. Kinderhook Industries, LLC announced today the acquisition of Continental Auto Parts, L.L.C. in partnership with management. Continental Auto Parts is a is a Newark, New Jersey based distributor of aftermarket collision automotive parts to multi-shop operators (MSOs) and independent collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Continental Auto Parts, Kinderhook Industries, New Jersey, Non-OEM Parts

LKQ Europe Acquires Commercial Parts Distributor in UK and Ireland

July 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into European aftermarket truck parts business. LKQ Europe has entered the truck parts business with the acquisition of Digraph, the UK’s leading independent aftermarket commercial parts distributor specializing in heavy goods vehicle (HGV), coach and bus parts. Following the transaction, Digraph will be integrated into the LKQ UK and Ireland group, alongside LKQ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Heavy Duty Trucks, Ireland, LKQ Corporation, People, United Kingdom

Safelite Group Acquires Florida Auto Glass Business

July 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Florida-based Ideal Auto Glass with two locations in Odessa and Sanford, Fla. The transaction was completed on Friday, July 14. “We continue to grow with a focus on providing the quality glass services that our customers expect from us,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. “And we’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Safelite

State Farm Ventures Invests in Snapsheet

July 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investment strengthens multi-year relationship between investment arm of largest U.S. private passenger auto insurer and claims technology firm. Snapsheet, the company specializing in claims management technology, today announced a strategic investment from State Farm Ventures, the wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company launched in 2018. Snapsheet streamlines and expedites the claims process, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Claims Technology, Snapsheet, State Farm, Venture Capital

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