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Copart Acquires Vincent Auto Solutions

March 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced the acquisition of Vincent Auto Solutions (VAS) located in Greenville, Ky. VAS has been remarketer of total-loss and fleet vehicles in the western Kentucky region for over a decade.  “I’m extremely pleased with this acquisition. Not only do we expand our operational footprint in western Kentucky, but we also add […]

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

Wesco/Color Compass Acquires WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division

March 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Wesco/Color Compass, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Edmonton, Alberta-based WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division. WD Co-Auto’s PBE Division serves independent and member-dealer collision centers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. WD Co-Auto has selected Color Compass as their preferred and exclusive supplier of body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Wesco

Boyd Group Acquires 18 Collision Repair Centers in New York State

March 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into 27th state. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of an 18 collision repair center-MSO located in New York State. The acquisition marks Boyd’s entry into its 27th state. The Carubba Collision repair centers are located throughout upstate New York, including the market areas around the cities of Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse. […]

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

Auto-Owners Insurance Acquires Capital Insurance Group

February 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIG provides personal lines and commercial insurance in the Western U.S. Auto-Owners Insurance announced an agreement to acquire Capital Insurance Group (CIG), a regional property & casualty insurer serving the western U.S. since 1898.  CIG insures personal lines and a range of commercial and agricultural businesses in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and in Arizona, where […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto-Owners Insurance

Penfund Announces $150 Million Investment in Caliber

February 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Penfund, the Toronto, Canada-based provider of junior capital to middle market companies in the US and Canada, announced it completed of a $150 million second lien debt investment in Caliber Collision Centers as part of a small club of lenders providing a $600 million second lien credit facility. The proceeds of this facility, together with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Caliber Collision Centers, PenFund

Caliber and Abra Merger Closes

February 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Abra Merger

Combined company operates more than 1,000 collision repair centers in 37 States  and District of Columbia. Caliber Collision Centers and Abra Auto Body Repair of America today announced the closing of their merger that was announced in December.  “Caliber and Abra have very similar leadership philosophies and cultures.  Combining these two world-class organizations will allow […]

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

Legacy Autobody Group Adds Two Collision Repair Centers in Pennsylvania

January 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legacy Autobody Group announced they have added collision repair centers in Kutztown and Stroudsburg, Pa. to bring their total number of locations to six in eastern Pennsylvania. The 9,000 square foot collision repair center in the Kutztown market is located at 15827 Kutztown Road (Route 222) in Maxatawny, Pa. The facility was acquired on December […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Legacy Autobody Group, Pennsylvania

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Arizona

January 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 11, acquisition of a collision repair center in Peoria, Ariz. This location previously operated as Lake Pleasant Collision Center, servicing customers in the community since 2009. Peoria is a northwestern suburb of Phoenix, with a population of approximately 155,000 people and is listed in the “Top 100 Places […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Heavy Duty Collision Repair Center in South Carolina

January 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 9 opening of a Gerber collision repair location specializing in the repair of large commercial vehicles, semi trucks, buses and recreational vehicles in Cayce, S.C. This location previously operated as Bob Johnson’s Body Shop and has operated in the market for 45 years. The acquisition marks the Boyd […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, South Carolina

Safelite Acquires Glasspro

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass announced the acquisition of Glasspro, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of business January 4. Glasspro is an independent auto glass repair and replacement company founded in 1995 by Paul Heinauer, a well-respected leader in the industry and pillar of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Safelite, South Carolina

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