Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Cooper Color, Inc. with two locations in Missouri and Illinois. Cooper Color was founded in 1997 and operates locations in Arnold, Mo. and Bellville, Ill. “Cooper Color is a strong PPG Platinum Distributor with a solid reputation of providing industry-leading products and […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Illinois and Ontario, Canada
Adds Gerber location in Chicago market, Assured Automotive collision repair center in Bradford, Ontario. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 8 opening of a collision repair center in Chicago, Ill. The center previously operated as Brown’s Auto Construction and served the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago for approximately 60 years. This popular north-Chicago neighborhood […]
1Collision Adds Collision Repair Centers to Network in Illinois, Minnesota, California and Nebraska
Marks network’s entry into Omaha marketplace 1Collision Network announced the addition of Collision Service Center in Schaumburg Ill.; Steven Kotik’s Auto Body, with two locations in San Bruno and San Mateo, Calif.; ProCare Collision in Omaha, Neb.; and Cottage Grove Auto & Collision in Cottage Grove, Minn. Ernie and Aurora De Loera, owners at Collision […]
Auto Body Toolmart Acquired by Whitewater Brands
Rock Gate Partners announced the acquisition of American Industrial Direct, which does business as Auto Body Toolmart, by its Whitewater Brands platform, owned in partnership with Peninsula Capital Partners. Auto Body Toolmart, based in Elgin, Ill., is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, tools and supplies to collision repair shops, technical schools and automotive enthusiasts. […]
CrashCo Opens Fourth Collision Repair Center in Illinois
CrashCo Collision Centers announced the opening of a greenfield collision repair facility in East Dundee, Ill. The 8,000 sq. ft. facility is the fourth location for the multiple shop operator. The company, founded in 2010, also operates collision repair centers in Mokena and Alsip Ill. as well as Merrillville, Ind. According to Kevin Mehok, Vice […]
Illinois Legislation Would Add Written Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Disclosure and Require OEM Repair Procedures
Proposed bill would amend insurance code and Collision Repair Act to proscribe written notification on aftermarket crash part usage or deviation from OEM specifications. Illinois House Bill 4926 (HB 4926), introduced on February 14 by Representative Linda Chapa LaVia seeks to amend the Illinois Insurance Code and the Automotive Collision Repair Act to provides that […]
American Family Insurance Acquires Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Company
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 […]
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