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Driven Brands Acquires Quebec-Based Auto Glass Provider

November 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Clairus Group has over 240 locations and 22 distribution centers. Driven Brands today announced its acquisition of the Quebec, Canada-based Clairus Group, a vertically-integrated automotive glass distribution, replacement, and claims management company. The move adds 240 physical service locations, over 330 mobile locations, 22 distribution centers, and a claims management platform to the Driven Brands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Canada, Driven Brands, Quebec

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Alabama

November 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Alabama. The location in Huntsville originated in 1981 and has operated as Quality Body Shop. The location in Pelham has operated as Oak Mountain Body Shop since 2001. Huntsville, approximately 100 miles north of Birmingham, is the fourth largest city in Alabama […]

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

AMA Group Completes Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquisition

October 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Australia’s AMA Group Limited (ASX:AMA) announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Capital Smart Repairs Australia Pty Ltd (Capital SMART). Under the sale terms AMA owns 90% of Capital SMART, with Suncorp Insurance Ventures Pty Ltd (Suncorp) retaining a 10% holding in Capital S.M.A.R.T. The acquisition includes a long-term strategic service agreement of […]

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

FCA and Groupe PSA Announce Merger to Create 4th Largest Global Auto Manufacturer

October 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PSA FCA Merger

The Supervisory Board of Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) and the Board of Directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) (NYSE: FCAU ) announced they have reached an agreement to merge, creating a new group with global scale and resources owned 50% by Groupe PSA shareholders and 50% by FCA shareholders. The combination would create the 4th […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FCA, PSA Peugeot Citroen

Safelite Group Acquires Quick’s Glass Service with Five Locations in California

October 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced the acquisition of Quick’s Glass Service. The transaction was completed at the close of business October 25. Quick’s Glass Service has been in business for decades, owned and managed by Clint Harless. With five locations across California, including Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento, Lodi and Stockton, the acquisition […]

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

Parker Hannifin Completes LORD Acquisition

October 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) announced yesterday it completed its acquisition of LORD Corporation for approximately $3.675 billion in cash that was announced in April.  The strategic transaction creates a combined organization with strong materials science capabilities, electrification and aerospace product offerings that are highly complementary. According to the company, the acquisitions will significantly expand Parker’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Lord Corporation, Parker-Hannifin

One Equity Partners Acquires MEDCO

October 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEDCO logo

One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle market private equity firm, announced that it has completed the acquisition of MEDCO, from Essendant, Inc. in a corporate carve-out transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Medco is a wholesale distributor of automotive aftermarket tools and collision repair products, serving both traditional distribution and mobile tool […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, MEDCO, One Equity Partners

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Louisiana

October 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Gonzales, La. The location previously operated as Precision Collision Center since being built 19 years ago. Gonzales is known as the “Jambalaya Capital of the World” as a result of its well-known annual Jambalaya Festival attended by more […]

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

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Washington State

Big Sky Collision Network Adds Collision Center in Manhattan, Montana

October 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Big Sky Collision Network logo

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

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