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Wesco Acquires Colortone Automotive Paints

January 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of Los Angeles, Calif.-based Colortone Automotive Paints. Colortone Automotive Paints has been servicing the greater LA market since 1933. Stan Reshes became the third owner in 1979, who over time brought in his three sons into the business. Now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Wesco

ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in East Los Angeles

December 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of a new collision repair center to its network in East Los Angeles. The newest ProColor Collision in California is owned and operated by Armando and Elisa Flores and is located at 4435 East Olympic Blvd. “We are happy about our future with ProColor Collision,” said Armando Flores. “We purchased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

California Body Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Underreporting Nearly $1.2 Million in Income

November 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will pay over $300,000 in back taxes and $250,000 penalty. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) agency announced that the owner of a Fullerton, Calif.-based auto body shop pleaded guilty November 15 to filing false tax returns for tax years for tax years 2015 to 2022, underreporting his income by at least $1,184,914. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, IRS, Lawsuits, Tax

Classic Collision Celebrates Milestone

November 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New California location is 300th collision repair center. Classic Collision, LLC announced it has opened its 300th collision repair center in Las Mesa, Calif. Classic operates repair facilities in 18 states. “We are incredibly proud to reach yet another major milestone in our journey with the opening of our 300th location in La Mesa, CA! This […]

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

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

Collision Auto Parts Opens New Warehouse in Santa Fe Springs, California

November 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Auto Parts, the distributor of collision repair parts across the Western U.S., announced the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art distribution center in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. This expansion will elevate service for customers across Southern California, providing faster delivery, greater inventory, and an unmatched commitment to quality. “We’re incredibly excited to open our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Auto Parts, Openings

Collision Industry Foundation Cocktails for a Cause Charity Event January 21

October 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced its 14th Annual Charity Event, Cocktails for a Cause will take place at 6 p.m. (PST) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Agua Caliente Casino, CASCADE Lounge in in Palm Springs, Calif. in conjunction with other collision repair industry meetings taking place that week. Registration for the event is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser

Empire Auto Parts Announces Collision Repair Scholarship Recipients

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, announced Jesse Kyles and Jamaal Medford as the inaugural recipients of $2,000 scholarships from its Empire Auto Parts Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was initially created as part of Empire’s celebration of Black History Month in February 2024 and is administered by the TechForce Foundation. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Empire Auto Parts, Scholarships, TechForce Foundation, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Universal Technical Institute

ProColor Collision Franchisee Opens Second California Collision Repair Center in 18 Months

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision franchisee Javier Vargas opens his second location, ProColor Collision San Marco, in less than 18 months, expanding his ability to provide quality collision repair services to area residents and businesses. ProColor Collision San Marcos, located at 1895 Diamond Street, is a brand-new facility equipped with the latest tools and technology. Vargas has more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Facility to Network in Lynwood, California

October 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the opening of a new collision repair facility in the central Los Angeles Basin in Lynwood, Calif. Located at 2727 108th Street, the new locations is the first of multiple locations planned under the ownership and direction of Qazi Asad, Obeer Qazi and Saady Qazi. “With more than 37 years of experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

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