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Abra Acquires Five Collision Repair Centers in April

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced the acquisition of five collision repair centers during the month of April. In Colorado, Abra added one center in Colorado Springs, located at 708 Nichols Blvd. The 6,500 sq. ft. center has seven employees, and is Abra’s fourth location in the Colorado Springs area. In New Jersey, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Colorado, New Jersey

Innovation Group Acquires TCS Claims in UK

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Innovation Group (IG) announced that its UK business is acquiring TCS Claims (TCS) from Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, and starting a strategic relationship with Endsleigh for the provision of claims handling services. TCS was established by Endsleigh in 1999. The business provides a full-service claims handling capability to a number of insurers, brokers, MGAs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Carlyle Group, Innovation Group, United Kingdom, Zurich Insurance Group

Auto Body Toolmart Acquired by Whitewater Brands

April 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Body Toolmart logo

Rock Gate Partners announced the acquisition of American Industrial Direct, which does business as Auto Body Toolmart, by its Whitewater Brands platform, owned in partnership with Peninsula Capital Partners. Auto Body Toolmart, based in Elgin, Ill., is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, tools and supplies to collision repair shops, technical schools and automotive enthusiasts. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Body Toolmart, Illinois, Rock Gate Partners, Whitewater Brands

Mike’s Auto Body Acquires 16th Collision Repair Center in Alameda, Calif.

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mike’s Auto Body announced it opened its 16th location in Alameda, Calif. A strategic move, this 13,000 sq. ft. facility will employ 13 people and will be managed by Lester Branson, with Kristen Story as the shop’s new office manager. The facility, formerly known as Alameda Classic Collision Center, was opened in 2007 by CJ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Mike's Auto Body

KPA Acquires Environmental Risk Management & Safety

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Acquisition complements KPA’s collision repair and auto dealer markets KPA Services, LLC announced the acquisition of Environmental Risk Management & Safety, Inc. (ERS). The acquisition closed on March 29. The transaction strengthens KPA’s position as a provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) Risk Management services to the automotive market. KPA provides cloud-based EHS Risk […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, KPA

Blackstone to Acquire Australia-Based AMA Group’s Collision Repair Business for $395 Million

April 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Private equity firm also owns Service King Collision Repair Centers Australia’s AMA Group (ASX:AMA) announced today that it will sell its collision repair business to the  U.S. private equity firm Blackstone for AU$508 million ($395.4 million) and spin off its automotive component and accessory (ACAD) business into a new company that will remain listed on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Blackstone Group

Investcorp Acquires Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Distributor KSI Trading Corp

April 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investcorp announced its recent acquisition of KSI Trading Corp. (KSI), a supplier of aftermarket collision repair parts in the U.S.  The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1984, KSI services over 10,000 collision repair shop customers across 25 locations in 14 states. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, KSI has over 600 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Investcorp, Non-OEM Parts

Fenix Parts Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement

April 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FENX) announced that its stockholders approved the previously announced merger agreement with Stellex Capital Management LP at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier April 9. According to the company, approximately 92 percent of voting Fenix Parts stockholders cast their votes in favor of the merger, representing approximately 63 percent of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Stellex Capital Management

Painters Supply Acquires Distributor with Nine Locations in Georgia and Alabama

April 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply

Acquisition of ACS of Georgia marks PSE entry into Southeastern U.S. Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has acquired ACS of Georgia (ACS). The acquisition adds nine locations in Georgia and Alabama, and expands PSE’s market reach into the Southeastern United States. ACS, based in Metro Atlanta, is the largest PPG Platinum Distributor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Georgia, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires 14th Location in Inverness, Florida

April 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car Guys Collision Repair, the Florida based MSO, announces the acquisition of Collision Tech of Citrus County. The newly acquired collision repair center is Car Guys Collision Repair’s 14th location in Florida. Collision Tech of Citrus County was owned by Bob and Bonnie Alexander. DJ Mitchell, Vice President of Operations, said, “Opening up in Inverness […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car Guys Collision Repair, Florida

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