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Uni-Select Reports 2019 First Quarter Sales of $420 Million

May 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Inc. Reports Sales Up 1.1 percent in Fourth Quarter

February 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Inc. Reports Third Quarter Sales up 13.4%

November 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select and FinishMaster Announce Leadership Changes

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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Uni-Select Reports Second Quarter Sales Up 35.6%

August 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Sales up 35.6 percent to $461.6 million of which The Parts Alliance contribution represented $111.0 million or 32.6 percent. The company reports positive organic growth of 0.7 percent at FinishMaster US segment, 8.6 percent at The Parts Alliance on a […]

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Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster

July 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster also announced it opened branch in Oregon. Parts Alliance adds locations in UK. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at FinishMaster and the opening of new branches at FinishMaster and The Parts Alliance. Chris is responsible for all US branches and is leading all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Openings, Oregon, Parts Alliance, People, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

FinishMaster celebrates 50th Anniversary

April 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donates $50,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation in celebration of milestone FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) is celebrating its 50th year in business. On April 25th, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founder Jim White completed FinishMaster’s first transaction with the aspiration of delivering automotive aftermarket products to collision repair shops. Over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Acquisitions Drive Uni-Select Sales Up 42.6% in Fourth Quarter

February 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster US sales up 10.1% in the fourth quarter, 8.2% for the year. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent of FinishMaster, today reported sales up 42.6 percent to $415.0 million in the fourth quarter and up 21.0 percent to $1,448.3 million for 2017 due to the Parts Alliance and other acquisitions combined with organic sales growth […]

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FinishMaster Opens New Distribution Center in Texas

January 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has opened its fifth distribution center located in Grand Prairie, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The brand new 60,000 sq. ft. facility uses wire guidance to maximize square footage and efficiency in stocking and shipping products. The addition of this distribution center in […]

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Andre Lacy, Former FinishMaster Chairman, Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Africa

December 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

LDI Ltd., LLC announced the death of its chairman, Andre B. Lacy, yesterday at age 78. Lacy passed away in Botswana in a single-rider accident while on a private motorcycle tour in southern Africa. LDI acquired majority control of FinishMaster in 1996. Lacy served as chairman and CEO of FinishMaster until his retirement from the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Obituary, People

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