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Classic Collision Acquires First Repair Facility in Maryland

July 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, Md. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary’s County for several years. “We have been committed to providing every client the best collision repair experience. We feel that Classic Collision was the right […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Maryland

CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Maryland

July 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced that Purnell Body Shop, located in Elkton, Md., has joined its network. Established in 1954 by George Purnell, the shop was originally a three-man operation that has since expanded. The current owner, David Coleman, joined Purnell Body Shop in 1984, purchasing it in 1994, and has led it to its present success. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CSN Collision, Maryland, Network Affiliations

Joy Hatchette Appointed Maryland Insurance Administration Interim Commissioner

June 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Joy Y. Hatchette as Maryland Insurance Administration Interim Commissioner. The current commissioner, Kathleen Birrane, previously announced plans to retire at the end of June. A search is underway for a long-term successor. Hatchette currently serves as associate commissioner for the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Maryland, People

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Repair Facilities in Maryland and Arkansas

June 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new repair facilities. The newly acquired locations include Roy’s Body Shop and Garage in Eldersburg, Md. and two Stadium Auto Body locations in Jonesboro, Ark. “We’re excited to announce the opening of our fifth location in Maryland through the acquisition of Roy’s Auto Body and Garage. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Maryland

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Maryland

May 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the acquisition of Modern Auto Body, located at 8031 Reichs Ford Road in Frederick, Md. The acquisition was officially finalized on May 17 with operations transitioning to Crash Champions, effective immediately. “This is another proud step for the Crash Champions team as we continue expanding service across the state of Maryland,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Maryland

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Birrane to Step Down June 30

April 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has announced her intent to resign effective June 30 and to return to private practice at DLA Piper, where she was a partner until being appointed Commissioner in May 2020. “My decision to return to private practice is bittersweet. Serving the residents of this State as the Insurance Commissioner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Maryland, People

Doan Group Announces New Auto Appraisal Franchisee in Maryland and Washington DC

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group has announced the addition of a new franchise owner for its Maryland and Washington, D.C. regions. Kyle Boes, who has 13 years of experience in the insurance appraisal industry, has joined the company’s ever-growing roster of field appraisers who have decided to become franchise owners. “I appreciate the opportunity to build a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: District of Columbia, Maryland, Network Affiliations, The Doan Group

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Warns of Impact of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Industry

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation warned that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. will have an impact on the automotive business. “This is a terrible tragedy and our sympathies go out to those injured and still missing in Baltimore,” said Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Maryland

Group 1 Automotive Acquires RRR Automotive Group

February 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes three collision repair centers. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) the automotive retailer with 198 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced the acquisition of the RRR Automotive Group, adding to its U.S. portfolio in the greater Baltimore/Washington DC market, the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States.  The acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, District of Columbia, Group 1, Maryland

Summit Partners Acquires CollisionRight from CenterOak Partners

January 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CenterOak Partners, CollisionRight, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Private Equity, Summit Partners, Tennessee, West Virginia

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