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Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Washington State

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area. These locations previously operated as Rainier Collision and have served the communities of Gig Harbor and Port Orchard for 12 years. These repair centers are located within the fast-growing Kitsap Peninsula, with a population of approximately 270,000 […]

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Big Sky Collision Network Adds Collision Center in Manhattan, Montana

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Big Sky Collision Network (BSCN) announced the acquisition of its fourth location. The addition of EZ Auto Body of Manhattan, Mont. adds to its existing three locations, Big Sky Collision Center of Billings, A&D Auto Body of Bozeman, and Crash Repair of Livingston. President, Matthew McDonnell, said, “We are so excited to add another […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Big Sky Collision Network, Montana

Painters Supply Acquires Ohio PBE Distributor with Two Locations

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of D&S Color Supply. The acquisition adds two locations in the greater Cleveland, Ohio market and further expands PSE’s market presence in the Northern Ohio region. D&S is a PPG Platinum Distributor that is headquartered in Middleburg Heights, Ohio with an additional location […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ohio, Painters Supply & Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Wesco Group Acquires PBE Distributor in Sacramento

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group announced that Jerry’s Paint & Supply is now a part of the Wesco family of companies. Jerry’s Paint & Supply is based out of Sacramento, Calif. with four locations serving the surrounding area. Jerry’s opened its first store in Sacramento in 1963. Josh Cox will continue to lead Jerry’s business and will […]

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

Driven Brands Acquires ABRA Franchise Subsidiary

October 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands ABRA Franchise Acquisition

Michael Macaluso named president of Driven Brands new Collision Vertical, Dean Fisher named president of CARSTAR. Driven Brands today announced its acquisition of ABRA Automotive Systems LP, the franchising subsidiary of ABRA Auto Body Repair of America (ABRA).  The move adds 55 franchised collision repair facilities to the collision repair portfolio of Driven Brands. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Driven Brands, Roark Capital

LKQ Divests a Majority of Bulgarian Business

October 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced it has merged its subsidiary Auto Kelly Bulgaria EOOD with Elit Kar OOD. LKQ now owns a 20% equity interest in the combined business, which will continue to operate under both the Elit Car Group and Auto Kelly brand names.  In addition, the combined business will acquire parts from LKQ’s aftermarket […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Bulgaria, Europe, LKQ Corporation

Australia’s AMA Group to Acquire Capital SMART Collision Repair Business and ACM Parts from Insurer Suncorp

October 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AMA Group Acquires Capital SMART

Insurer will retain 10 percent interest in Capital SMART and enters into long-term supply agreement.  The AMA Group Limited (ASX:AMA) today announced an agreement with Suncorp Insurance Ventures Pty Ltd (Suncorp) to acquire 90 percent of Capital SMART Repairs Australia Pty Ltd in a transaction valuing the company at AUD$420 million ($280.3 million). AMA will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T, Suncorp

Fix Network Canada Acquires Carrossier ProColor Network from Uni-Select

October 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network and Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced an agreement for the Fix Network in Canada acquire Uni-Select’s Carrossier ProColor business. The transaction closed yesterday.  “The addition of ProColor will see our network grow to over 450 collision repair facilities across the country; making us the largest collision repair services provider in the Canadian market,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Uni-Select

BASF Seeks to Strengthen Refinish Business with Acquisition of Belgian Internet Accident Management Service and Vehicle Lifecycle Management Platform

October 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF announced September 30 that it acquired a majority share of the internet platform UBench with offices in Turnhout and Geel, Belgium. Both companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. The transaction includes UBench International NV, CarRoll BVBA and DLight BVBA. Regulatory approvals are not required. BASF says the transaction strengthens […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Belgium, Claims Technology, Europe

Collision Works Acquires Eight Collision Repair Centers in Oklahoma and Kansas

September 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Works has acquired Auto Craft Collision Repair’s eight locations including facilities in Wichita, Andover and Junction City, Kan., and Tulsa, Okla. With the newly acquired locations, Collision Works now operates 30 locations across Oklahoma and Kansas.  “With more than 30 years of service, Auto Craft Collision Repair has long been the market leader in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Works, Kansas, Oklahoma

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