CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for FinishMaster

FinishMaster Canada Acquires Vancouver Autocolor

December 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Vancouver Autocolor Ltd. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG Industries Inc. as well as paint related products and services to customers through three locations in British Columbia.  “We are thrilled to add this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Acquires Autobody Supply Co. in Ohio

December 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of nine Autobody Supply Company, Inc. (ABS) locations in central and southwestern Ohio, including Columbus, a top 30 US metropolitan area. “We are excited to welcome more than 60 new team members who share our value of partnership and unparalleled service,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Ohio, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports Paint Segment Sales Up 24.8% in Third Quarter

November 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organic growth in paint segment 0.7 percent during the quarter and 2.2 percent YTD Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS), the parent of FinishMaster, reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30. Consolidated sales for the third quarter were $318.5 million, a 15.3 percent increase, mainly driven by the sales generated from recent business acquisitions, […]

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

Uni-Select Acquires Guelph Paint and Bumper

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Guelph Paint and Bumper distributes auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market Area. The location will be re-branded to use the FinishMaster […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Canada, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Launches FinishMaster in Canada

September 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster logo

Announces initial openings in Toronto and Ottawa. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the distributor of automotive parts and paint and related products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, Inc., announced today that its FinishMaster brand will be launched in Canada. As part of its strategy, FinishMaster Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the company, will be opening […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, FinishMaster, Openings, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports Paint Segment Sales Up 26% in Second Quarter

July 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select logo

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent company of FinishMaster with automotive refinish and industrial paint and related products across North America, reported $323.8 million in sales, up 0.1 percent organically. According to the company increases in its paint sales were offset by declines in automotive products during second quarter ended June 30. Paint segment sales were […]

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

FinishMaster Acquires Gladwin Paint Company

May 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of Gladwin Paint Company. This acquisition increases FinishMaster’s footprint with eight locations in Texas including the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metro areas. Founded in 1954, by Carl and Margaret Gladwin the company specializes in training and assisting body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Texas, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports Paint Segment Sales up 17.3% in First Quarter

April 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc., (TSE:UNS) the parent company of FinishMaster with automotive refinish and industrial paint and related products across North America, as well automotive aftermarket parts business in Canada, reported $264.0 million in sales, up 3.2 percent organically and up 10.8 percent in total, excluding divestitures for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. “I am […]

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

FinishMaster Acquires Jobber in Minneapolis/St. Paul

April 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) announced it has completed the acquisition of Zitco, Inc. doing business as Lowell’s PCE in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Lowell’s has operated a single-location in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market for more than 40 years. “Our companies share a customer-centric focus and our commitment to excellence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Minnesota, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Acquires Nine Location Distributor on West Coast

April 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of the Annex Group Inc., expanding FinishMaster’s footprint in the state of Washington and across three major metropolitan markets in California. Founded in 1983, Annex has nine locations in the Seattle, Everett and Tacoma markets in the state of Washington and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select, Washington State

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Collision Repair Industry Production Down in April Compared to Last Year June 13, 2025
  • Private Equity Firm Expands Automotive Equipment Platform With North Carolina Acquisition June 13, 2025
  • CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Aurora, Ontario June 13, 2025
  • President Trump Signs Congressional Resolutions Revoking California Emissions Waivers June 13, 2025
  • Collision Claims Severity Dropped in 2024 While Total Losses Increased June 12, 2025
  • Axalta Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation to Promote Industry Careers June 12, 2025
  • SEMA and FIA Partner to Advance Safety and Mobility Policy in U.S. and Globally June 12, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in