American Family Insurance announced the acquisition of Chicago-based data and analytics software company, Networked Insights, to accelerate its digital transformation, including its use of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). According to the insurer, at a time when technology and innovation are transforming the insurance industry, the acquisition allows American Family to build on […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works, located at 3620 Oakton St., Skokie, Ill., to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The center is owned by Jake Grinshpun. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works and […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Wyatt’s Collision Repair to its network of independently-owned repair facilities. The new network member, located at 321 East 1st St, in Gibson City, Ill.., is owned by Ken Wyatt. Wyatt grew up in the collision repair industry alongside his father, managed a large MSO company […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Chicago Market
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR DANRICH located at 15822 Annico Drive, Homer Glen, Ill. The business is owned by Dan and Rich Schwartz, who have operated a collision center for 35 years. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR DANRICH and […]
1Collision Network Adds Chicago Collision Repair Center to Network
1Collision Network announced further expansion in the Chicago market with the addition of Law Auto Bodywerks in Bensenville, Ill. Law Auto Body Werks specializes in collision and mechanical repair of luxury brand vehicles. Johnny Ding, manager of the facility said, “We are excited to begin working with 1Collision, and integrate their programs and benefits into […]
Repairify Acquires Mobile Diagnostics
Repairify, Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Mobile Diagnostics, LLC. Mobile Diagnostics provides mobile electrical automotive diagnostic services in the Chicagoland market, and will continue operating under the asTech brand. The addition of Mobile Diagnostics will complement the Company’s current staff of field technicians already operating in the Chicago market, as well as in […]
Copart Opens Its Fifth Illinois Location
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its fifth location in Illinois. “The opening of this location in southern Illinois addresses our increasing volume, which has been driven by both organic growth in the industry and market wins,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “Furthermore, it gives us the capacity for continued expansion in the […]
Registration Opens for Collision Repair Education Foundation 16th Annual Golf Fundraiser
Registration for the 16th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser and the LORD Fusor sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop is now open. Organizers anticipate the Golf Fundraiser selling out during the spring, so early registration is encouraged. The event supports the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in their mission to provide support for collision […]
Service King Adds 38th Chicago Collision Repair Center
Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the opening of its 38th local repair center in the.Chicago area. The facility officially opened earlier this month and is located at 113 W. 162nd St. in South Holland, Illinois. The facility is 24,000 square foot and has capacity to repair 300 vehicles per month and will employ […]
AutoNation Acquires Collision Repair Center in Illinois, Announces Plans to Add at Least 18 Locations Nationwide
AutoNation, the automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired Westmont Body Werks, located in Westmont, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, The facility is AutoNation’s 70th collision repair center nationwide. The facility was acquired this month and represents annual revenue of approximately $10 million. In addition to the Westmont acquisition, the company also announced it recently […]