Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that Joseph E. McCorry has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster, Inc. effective March 30. McCorry brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry serving global aftermarket customers. He was most recently a board member, General Manager and Vice President, […]
FinishMaster Launches First Annual Hood Master Challenge
FinishMaster announced its First Annual Hood Master Challenge competition for refinish professionals. Contests have until March 6 to register for the competition. Each contestant will receive a free mini hood from FinishMaster create a work of automotive art. Contestants will have 30 days to create their artwork and return it to FinishMaster. More information and […]
Uni-Select Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Sales Down Compared to 2018, Full Year Sales Up
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2019 as well as providing updates on its Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Sales were down 1.5% in constant currency to $412.6 million in the fourth quarter and up 1.1% in constant currency to $1,739.6 million for 2019, driven […]
Uni-Select Reports Third Quarter Sales of $450.8 million
FinishMaster U.S. segment reported sales of $215.7 million. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parts distributor and parent of FinishMaster, reported consolidated sales of $450.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, when compared to the same quarter last year, were affected by a foreign currency conversion impact amounting to $6.8 million or 1.5%. Consolidated organic […]
FinishMaster President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Adams to Step Down October 31
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced the resignation of Chris Adams as President and Chief Operating Officer of its FinishMaster, Inc. subsidiary effective October 31. Rob Molenaar has agreed to assume the position of President and Chief Operating Officer on an interim basis. Molenaar has been instrumental in the development and execution of the broad performance […]
Uni-Select Reports 2019 Second Quarter Sales of $456 Million
FinishMaster reported organic growth 0.7% in quarter and 1.9% for the six month period. Uni-Select (TSE:UNS) today reported consolidated sales of $456.2 million for the second quarter down 5.996 million or 1.1 percent compared to the second quarter of 2018. According to the company, results were affected by a foreign currency conversion impact amounting to […]
Uni-Select Reports 2019 First Quarter Sales of $420 Million
Finishmaster US reports organic growth of 3.1 percent. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today reported sales of $420 million for the first quarter ended March 31, down from $422 million in the first quarter of 2018 but up 2.5 percent organically. The company reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $21.356 million, down from […]
Uni-Select Inc. Reports Sales Up 1.1 percent in Fourth Quarter
Announces search for new president and CEO. Launched performance improvement and rightsizing plan for FinishMaster US. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) reported on its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018 and full year results. The company provided updates on its search for a new president and CEO and its previously announced review of “strategic alternatives” for […]
Uni-Select Inc. Reports Third Quarter Sales up 13.4%
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) today reported its sales increased 13.4 percent to $448.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, driven by the sales generated from business acquisitions of $47.8 million or 12.1 percent, essentially from The Parts Alliance UK segment. All three segments reported positive organic growth for the quarter, producing a consolidated […]
Uni-Select and FinishMaster Announce Leadership Changes
Chris Adams named president of FinishMaster. Also announced review of strategic alternatives for business. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced today the departure of Henry Buckley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Buckley has also stepped down as a member of the Board of Directors. The company also announced it was reviewing […]