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Lincoln Electric Completes Purchase of Turkish Welding Equipment Company

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) announced it has completed the purchase of the controlling stake of Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Askaynak) to advance Lincoln Electric’s regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa .  “We are pleased to welcome the Askaynak team into Lincoln Electric ,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Lincoln Electric, Turkey

Plymouth Rock to Acquire NJ Motorcycle Insurer

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance reached agreement today to expand its investment in the motorcycle insurance segment with the acquisition of Rider Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approvals. A New Jersey-based motorcycle insurance carrier with $21 million in annual premiums, Rider Insurance was founded by a motorcycle enthusiast and has been committed to protecting fellow riders for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New Jersey, Plymouth Rock Assurance

Australia’s Largest Insurer Acquires Majority Stake in Digital Car Subscription Platform

July 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG), Australia’s largest general insurer, has acquired a majority stake in digital car subscription and trading platform Carbar. Carbar, established in 2016, is Australia’s first car subscription platform and caters to growing customer appetite for alternative forms of vehicle ownership. According to its website, it offers car subscription starting at AU$109 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Carbar, Insurance Australia Group

Fenix Parts to Acquire Cox Truck and Van

July 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts, Inc. today announced the execution of a definitive agreement whereby Fenix Parts will acquire the assets of Cox Truck and Van, Inc. (CTV).  The parties expect the acquisition to be completed in July. CTV, founded in 1977, operates a full service auto recycling facility in Gainesville, GA and both full service and self […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Georgia, Recycled Parts

Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wales

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired its second independent collision repair center. The organization has purchased Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, from previous owner Ian Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last 30 years. Ian’s son Simon will stay with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom, Wales

Copart Acquires New Location in Hartford

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) opened a new location in Hartford, Connecticut. This location was formerly Hartford-Springfield Auto Auction. This is Copart’s second location in the state. “Our new Hartford location will provide capacity to accommodate our continuing growth in volume and additional convenience for our buyers in the region,” said Copart CEO Jay Adair. Copart hosts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Copart

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two BMW/MINI Dealerships in New Mexico

July 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) announced the acquisition of two BMW/MINI dealerships. The dealerships are located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and represent the only BMW and MINI franchises in the state of New Mexico. Also included in the acquisition are BMW Motorrad franchises in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, making Group 1 the exclusive seller […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Group 1, New Mexico

Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Completes Acquisition of SHB Hire

July 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Romsey-based SHB Hire, which operates a fleet of more than 18,500 commercial vehicles. Enterprise will now begin an integration process to create one of the UK’s largest and most diverse commercial vehicle rental businesses, with a combined fleet of more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, United Kingdom

MPE Partners Invests in Garmat USA

June 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Private equity firm MPE Partners announced today an investment in Garmat USA, LLC. Located in Englewood, Colo., Garmat USA designs and manufactures paint booths, finishing solutions, and related accessories for the collision repair and industrial end markets. Garmat, founded in 1988, serves collision repair shop customers through a nationwide network of distributor partners. Based in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Garmat, MPE Partners, Private Equity

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas

June 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening today of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Austin, Texas. The location previously operated as Aus-Tex Body & Frame. Austin is the capital of Texas, the 11th largest city in the U.S., and home to the University of Texas. “We look forward to continuing to […]

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

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