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Safeco Insurance Announces Book Transfer Agreement for Main Street America Personal Lines Business

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Agreement includes seven lines of business, including auto, in 22 states. Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual company, has entered into a book transfer agreement with Main Street America Insurance, a well-established property and casualty carrier currently offering commercial and farm and ranch products as well as fidelity and surety bonds nationwide. In 2018, Main Street […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Main Street America, Safeco

Classic Collision Expands into Southern California

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Carrillo’s Auto Body with locations in La Mesa and San Diego, Calif. For 40 years, Carrillo’s Auto Body has been a cornerstone in the heart of Normal Heights on Adams Avenue, with a second location in La Mesa “We have stood by our commitment to quality and outstanding […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Classic Collision

Colours Acquires 4-Location PBE Distributor in Maine

November 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc. announced the acquisition of Auto Paint Supply with locations in York, Portland, Augusta and Bangor, Maine. BJ and Brenda Lyons have established a solid reputation for treating their customers and employees like family. Since its founding in 1960, Auto Paint Supply has been recognized as a leading PPG Platinum Distributor specializing in collision, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., Maine, PBE Distributor

Quality Collision Group Acquires 14 Location MSO in Minnesota

November 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based LaMettry’s Collision, a family-owned MSO with 14 locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. With the addition of LaMettry’s, QCG now operates 85 facilities throughout the U.S. Quality Collision Group, which recently celebrated its four-year anniversary, focuses its growth strategy on multi-shop owners (MSOs), such as LaMettry’s, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Minnesota, Quality Collision Group

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Locations in Virginia and Florida

November 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Knox Automotive Center in Carrollton, Va. and Serrano Paint & Body in Jacksonville, Fla. Knox Automotive Center has been a multi-generational repair shop in Wight County for decades. “We have been a major supporter of our community and the local choice for collision repair since we first opened […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida, Virginia

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Five New Repair Facilities

October 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of five repair facilities: First Class Collision in Grove, Okla.; Advanced Auto Body Frame and Glass in Bolivar, Mo.; Jim Morey Auto Body in Bella Vista, Ark.; Brooks Body Shop in Tifton, Ga.; and Port City Auto Body in Brunswick, Ga. Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Georgia, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Missouri, Oklahoma

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Collision Repair Facilities in Florida

October 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of two Bo’s Collision locations in Ocala, Fla. Bo’s Collision West and East have been a family-owned business for over 50 years, servicing the great people of Marion County and surrounding areas. “Our goal has been to provide quality repairs promptly to all our customers daily. When we looked […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

VIVE Collision Marks 50th Location with Acquistion

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new collision repair center in Newington, Conn., its fourth in the state. VIVE Collision announced the addition of its 50th location. The newly acquired 14,000 sq. ft. location, Bryon’s Auto Body Powered by VIVE, is located at 172 Kelsey St. in Newington, Conn. The new location is also the fourth VIVE location in Connecticut. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, VIVE Collision

Wren’s Collision Group Acquires its 15th Location

October 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group yesterday announced the acquisition of a new collision repair center located at 2115 Cobb Pkwy NW in Kennesaw, Ga. The new location marks Wren’s 15th overall, with 13 in Georgia and two in Florida. With over 32 years of service, the new Kennesaw location has earned a reputation for excellence and built […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

PPG Reports Third Quarter Sales of $4.6 Billion

October 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall sales for the company were down 1% compared to last year. U.S. refinish sales up high single digit percentage despite lower collision claims. Announces sale of U.S. and Canada architectural coating business. PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday reported net sales of $4.575 billion for the third quarter of 2024, down 1% from $4.644 billion in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Earnings, PPG, Refinish

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