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Snap-on Acquires UK-Based OEM Repair Software Provider Cognitran Limited

August 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: NA) announced that it has acquired Cognitran Limited for approximately $31 million in cash. Based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, Cognitran specializes in flexible, modular and highly scalable “Software as a Service” (SaaS) products for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers and their dealers, focused on the creation and delivery of service, diagnostics, parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, OEM Repair Procedures, Snap-On, United Kingdom

Caliber Acquires Herb’s Paint & Body

August 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 51 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. Caliber Collision announced that it has acquired Herb’s Paint & Body locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. According to Herb’s website, before it was redirected to Caliber’s website, the organization had eight collision repair centers in the market. Herb’s was founded in January […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Caliber Collision Centers, Texas

Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Centers in Florida and Manitoba

August 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the July 31, opening of a collision repair center in Destin, Fla. Located in the Panhandle of Florida, Destin is the principal city on Florida’s Emerald Coast, with approximately 4.5 million visitors annually. “This new location fills a void between our Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach repair centers,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Canada, Florida, Manitoba, Openings

Genstar Capital Acquires Majority Stake in OEConnection

August 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC) Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Genstar Capital, announced an agreement for Genstar to acquire a majority stake in OEC from funds advised by Providence. As part of the transaction, current investors Ford Motor Company and General Motors will each retain their minority investments in the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Genstar Capital, OEConnection, Private Equity, Providence Equity Partners

IAA Acquires DDI Technology

August 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced today its acquisition of DDI Technology, an electronic lien and title technology firm directly integrated with over 5,370 financial institutions as well as DMVs in 25 states. DDI’s technology solutions are focused on several key areas of the title and lien release management including electronic vehicle registration, electronic lien and title […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Auto Auctions, South Carolina

Fenix Parts Completes Acquisition of Cox Truck and Van

August 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts, Inc. announced today the closing of the previously announced transaction to acquire Cox Truck and Van, Inc. (CTV).  This is the first acquisition completed to the Fenix Parts platform since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. CTV, founded in 1977, operates a full service auto […]

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

Auveco Acquires NJ Auto Body Fastener and Tool Company

July 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auveco the provider of specialty fasteners and body hardware, announced the acquisition of W&E Sales Company, headquartered in Newark, N.J. W&E is a provider of auto body fasteners and specialty hand tools to the automotive aftermarket. Jeff Gilkinson CEO of Auveco, said, “For years, the W&E brand and company have been synonymous with exceptional quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auveco, New Jersey

Boyd Group Acquires 16 Collision Repair Centers in New York State

July 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Majority of MSO locations in Rochester market. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 16 collision repair centers located in New York. The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations, which include a dealer intake center and another specializing in the repair of large commercial vehicles, previously operated as Nu-Look […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, New York State

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

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