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 […]
Vehicle Service Group Expands Indiana Facility
The Vehicle Service Group (VSG), the operating company of the Dover Corporation that offers vehicle lifting, wheel service, collision repair and aftermarket OEM equipment, announced a $7 million expansion to its Madison, Ind. operation. The makeover will include a new paint line, improved manufacturing flow and increased manufacturing capacity. Founded in 1925, VSG began manufacturing […]
Tom & Ed’s Autobody Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in East Central Indiana
Combined business includes nine locations and 24-Hour towing division. Tom & Ed’s Autobody, a family owned business since 1983, announced it acquired Riley & Sons collision and mechanical repairs. Tom & Ed’s currently owns and operates locations in Northwest Indiana including Schererville, Merrillville, Crown Point, Burns Harbor, and Cedar Lake. This acquisition expands the business […]
Indiana Prohibits Handheld Phone Usage from July 1
Effective July 1, using a handheld phone while operating a moving motor vehicle in Indiana is prohibited. According to Hilary Segura, assistant vice president and counsel, state government relations for the American Property Casualty insurance Association (APCIA), “Distracted driving and the ubiquitous use of smartphones behind the wheel are widely believed to be one of […]
Boyd Group Acquires 14 Collision Repair Centers in Michigan and Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of 14 collision repair centers in Michigan (8 locations) and Indiana (6 locations). The new Gerber Collision & Glass shops were previously branded as Vision Collision, 14/69 Auto Body, Angola Collision Services and Mcfall’s Collision & Frame Service in the Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Lansing, Michigan, areas. Ft. […]
IAA Expands in Indianapolis
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the expansion of its Indianapolis branch. This investment will increase the branch’s ability to support new customer demand in Indianapolis and the surrounding metropolitan area. “This expansion brings needed resources to the Indianapolis branch and brings us to over 70 acres of capacity,” said John Kett, Chief Executive Officer and […]
Boyd Group Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Indiana and Kentucky
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of four collision repair centers with three in Indiana and one in Kentucky. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Lefler Collision & Glass, originating in the 1950s, with the most recent opening in 2015. Two of the collision repair […]
Painters Supply & Equipment Acquires Indiana PBE Distributor
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Ellis Distributors with two locations in the state of Indiana. Ellis is a PPG Platinum Distributor that has been supplying the automotive refinish and industrial coatings markets since 1993. They are headquartered in Bloomington with an additional location in Terre Haute. “We are pleased to […]