Acquisitions continue expansion in Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four collision repair facilities. The newly acquired facilities include: Renfro’s Collision in Berea, Ky.; A&E Auto Body in Eagle Lake, Fla.; Bay Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. and Manuel Collision Center in Ada, Okla. These new additions enhance […]
Auto-Wares Acquires Moog Louisville Warehouse
Auto-Wares (AWI), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, announced the acquisition of Moog Louisville Warehouse, Inc. Moog is a warehouse distributor of automotive parts and supplies in the greater Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana markets. Moog is the 88th acquisition completed by Auto-Wares since its founding. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. […]
Classic Collision Acquires Four Repair Centers in Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia
The new facilities include Classic’s first locations in Kentucky and Ohio. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of four locations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. These locations will be renovated to enhance the customer experience before re- opening as Classic Collision. This includes upgrading the interior design, modernizing the facilities, and implementing new technology to […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires 6 New Repair Facilities
Adds locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and South Carolina. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of six repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include CARSTAR Patriot in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Associated Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wiregrass Body and Frame in Enterprise, Ala., Body Worx of Gaffney in Gaffney, S.C., CARSTAR […]
CIF Provides Relief to Kentucky Collision Repair Technician
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) recently presented a check for $10,845 to Gary Noble, a technician at Louisville Collision Center, in Louisville, Ky., as a direct grant to help him in his time of need. Noble suffered a catastrophic collision last November that required a lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation. Six months later, he has yet […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Announces Seven Acquisitions
Multiple collision repair shop operator enters Missouri with acquisition and now has over 200 locations in 16 states. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced seven acquisitions across Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, and its newest state, Missouri. Joe Hudson’s most recent acquisition, Complete Collision, has two locations situated along Route 66, in St. James and St. Robert, Mo. […]
Toyota Announces $1.3 Billion Investment to Bring Battery Electric Vehicle Production to Kentucky
Toyota announced a $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. The project brings the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforces Toyota’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability. The investment supports the […]
Summit Partners Acquires CollisionRight from CenterOak Partners
Collision repair facility operator has 89 collision repair centers in nine states. CenterOak Partners LLC, the Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the sale of CollisionRight, Inc. to Summit Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The majority investment from Summit Partners, a growth equity investment firm, will provide new capital to help […]
US Department of Labor and Mercedes-Benz USA Announce Job Corps Partnership to Train EV Technicians
Initial program will take place at four campuses in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah. To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey […]
CenterOak Partners Forms New Collision Repair Company
Private equity firm establishes collision repair platform with 20 locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. CenterOak Partners LLC, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the formation of CollisionRight, Inc. a new, regional multi-shop operator of auto body repair services in the Central U.S. CenterOak’s investment will provide capital to support the growth of […]