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Verisk Acquires UK-Based ClaimsTech Validus-IVC

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced it has acquired Validus-IVC, a provider of claims management solutions and developer of the leading subrogation portal in the UK, verify. Validus-IVC has offices in Norwich and Bath, United Kingdom. The integration of Validus-IVC’s verify platform with Verisk’s global claims analytic services will allow customers to take advantage of enhanced analytic and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Claims Technology, United Kingdom, Verisk

Plymouth Rock Acquires MAPFRE Auto Insurance Business in New York and New Jersey

June 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Agreement with MAPFRE U.S.A. Corp. and ACIC Holding Co., Inc. expands Plymouth Rock’s auto and home insurance business in New York and New Jersey. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation reached agreement today to continue its expansion into the New York State insurance market with the acquisition of MAPFRE Insurance Company of New York, subject to regulatory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Commerce Insurance Company, MAPFRE, New Jersey, New York, Plymouth Rock Assurance

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Illinois and Ontario, Canada

June 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds Gerber location in Chicago market, Assured Automotive collision repair center in Bradford, Ontario. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 8 opening of a collision repair center in Chicago, Ill. The center previously operated as Brown’s Auto Construction and served the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago for approximately 60 years. This popular north-Chicago neighborhood […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Canada, Illinois, Ontario

Safelite Acquires Richardson Auto Glass

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced it has acquired Richardson Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on June 4. Richardson Auto Glass, that was founded in 1992, serves Dallas, Texas, surrounding communities, and east into Louisiana. “This acquisition nicely leverages the strengths of both businesses and enhances the opportunity to expand our customer base while increasing the […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Georgia

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the May 25, opening of two Gerber collision repair centers in Marietta and Canton, the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. The centers were previously operated as Cherokee Collision Centers, and are situated approximately 16 miles apart. Both repair centers are located within two miles of the well-traveled Interstate 575. This […]

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

LKQ Finalizes Stahlgruber Acquisition

May 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG that was announced in December. Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations in Germany, Eastern Europe, Italy, and with further sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, LKQ Corporation

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Louisiana

May 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the May 18, 2018 opening of a collision repair center in Alexandria, La. The center was previously operated as Kyle’s Collision Center and is located near the busy highways Route 167 and Interstate 49 and about 90 miles north of Gerber’s collision repair center in Lafayette. “We are very pleased […]

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

Wesco Group Acquires Auto Paint Specialties

May 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds three store PPG distributor in western Washington State. The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of Auto Paint Specialties, a three store PPG Platinum distributor in western Washington State. Dan Gemeroy the President of APS will join the acquisition team at the Wesco Group. “The decision became easy after working with Wesco, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PPG Industries, Washington State, Wesco

Sanel Auto Parts Joins NAPA, Acquires 8 Stores

May 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sanel Auto Parts, Co. announced that the company is joining NAPA Auto Parts. Under its new name, Sanel NAPA, the company will continue to be independently owned and operated by the Segal family, the fourth generation to lead the company. The parts and paint distributor will also be purchasing eight additional NAPA stores, three in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Maine, Massachusetts, NAPA Auto Parts, New Hampshire, Sanel NAPA, Vermont

Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 19.6% in First Quarter

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Same stores sales up 4 percent The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018. Sales increased by 19.6 percent to CA$453.3 million ($351.6 million) from CA$378.9 million ($293.9 million) in 2017, including same-store sales increases of 4.0 percent Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation […]

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

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