Kinderhook Industries, LLC announced the recapitalization of AWI Holdings, LLC (Auto-Wares) in partnership with management. Auto-Wares is a distributor of aftermarket automotive parts to independent service centers, independent parts stores, and direct to consumer through its network of 200+ company-owned stores. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Subsequent to the recapitalization, Auto-Wares acquired […]
CollisionRight Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers in Indiana
Focus Advisors, the M&A firm specializing in collision repair transactions, announced that its client, Mills Body Shops of Evansville, Indiana, and its 4 locations have been acquired by CollisionRight, the Columbus, Ohio-based multiple shop operator. Started in 1955 by the Mills family, Don Decker Sr. and Jack Vickery purchased the business in 1977 and grew […]
FinishMaster’s Third Annual Hood Master Challenge on October 7 in Downtown Indianapolis
Unique art event will put the talent of automotive professionals and collision repair students to the test again, while raising funds to benefit an educational grant for students. FinishMaster announced the third annual Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Student Challenge, and annual fundraiser for students will be free and open to the public on Friday, […]
IAA Expands Presence in Indiana
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the completion of the IAA Indianapolis South (IN) branch expansion and the start of construction on the new IAA Fort Wayne (IN) branch. These two investments will more than double IAA’s capacity in the state. The new Fort Wayne location will be IAA’s fourth branch in Indiana. “The added capacity of […]
Driven Brands Acquires Auto Glass Repairer in Indiana
Driven Brands announced the acquisition of six Perfection Auto Glass locations. According to Driven Brands, the total addressable market for auto glass repair in North America is approximately $5 billion and growing. Perfection Auto Glass, based in Indiana, was founded almost 20 years ago and grew to become one of the largest locally owned auto […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Gathered at Spring IMPACT Performance Conference in Indianapolis
Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2022 RDA IMPACT Spring Performance Conference at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. on April 25-27. This was RDA’s first meeting in two and half years and delivered great networking opportunities, excellent meeting content, team building with local generosity, and an awesome […]
All Star Auto Lights Expands into Wheel Replacement with Acquisitions in Tennessee and Indiana
Acquisition provides an extension into related remanufactured and aftermarket parts replacement product offerings. All Star Auto Lights, a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced its expansion into the remanufactured and aftermarket wheel category with the acquisitions of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel. The company also announced that Rob Barkley was named vice president of […]
IAA Breaks Ground on New Locations in Minnesota and Indiana
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that it has broken ground on the construction of two new state-of-the-art branches in Minnesota and Indiana. IAA Minneapolis South (MN) will become the second in Minnesota and will provide significant inventory storage and updated facilities to serve the growing needs of the Twin Cities area. IAA Indianapolis South (IN) […]
Transtar Autobody Technologies Announces Contract with Indiana for COVID-19 Disinfectant System
Transtar Autobody Technologies announced a new partnership with the state of Indiana to provide disinfecting systems to keep the employees and citizens of Indiana safe. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Transtar, a chemical company, transitioned some of its manufacturing from automotive products to isopropyl alcohol to disinfect surfaces. Further, Transtar built a system […]
KSI Auto Parts Opens New Location in Indianapolis
KSI Auto Parts announced the opening of its 25th location servicing the Indianapolis, Ind. market and surrounding communities. Customers will have access to 20,000+ part numbers available for next day delivery 5 days a week, which positions KSI to be a strong, key supplier in the market. In celebration of the grand-opening, KSI is offering […]