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Longtime Minnesota Abra Franchisee Acquires Fifth Location

September 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kedrick and Louann Johnson, owners of KLST Inc., the owners of Abra Elk River, Abra Princeton, Abra St. Cloud, and Abra Duluth in Minnesota, recently purchased their fifth collision repair center, Abra Cloquet, from fellow franchisee, Mike DeBoer. Kedrick began his career working alongside his uncle in the 1960s. Kedrick continued to develop his skills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, KLST Inc., Minnesota

AASP-MN St. Cloud Area Regional Collision Repair Meeting September 13

September 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is teaming up with a group of collision repair shops in the greater Saint Cloud area for monthly education and conversation. All AASP-MN members and non-members are welcome to attend he meetings tthat take place on the second Wednesday each month from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Meetings, Minnesota

AASP-MN to Host Night Out with the St. Paul Saints September 19

July 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it will host a night out with the St. Paul Saints, Tuesday, September 19th.  The game is at 6:30 p.m. at CHS Field and will feature the St. Paul Saints vs. the Toledo Mud Hens. Prior to the game, AASP-MN member shop Lancer Service in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Minnesota

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, the multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced the acquisition of a Maaco Franchise in Fridley, Minn.  “Our mission has been to be the reliable choice in collision repair and provide excellent customer service and I believe that Classic Collision will uphold that mission” stated Andy McClure former owner of Maaco […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, MAACO, Minnesota

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Minneapolis Market

June 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of the Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting Franchise of Richfield, Minn. The Maaco Richfield Franchise was family owned and operated servicing Hennepin and surrounding counties for the past several years. “I am excited to see Classic Collision take the business our team built to the next level by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, MAACO, Minnesota

Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced the addition of Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, owned by Bruce Carson, that operates three locations in Roseville and St. Cloud, Minn. and Little Rock, Ark. They are a single line Axalta distributor and are looking forward to their continual growth with RDA. Carson began his career as Badger Paint, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, Minnesota, Network Affiliations, Refinish Distributors Alliance

AASP-MN Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

May 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced new board members: Shannon Christian, Shannon’s Auto Body, Brainerd (Collision seat); Tim Kruse, TGK Automotive, Hugo (Mechanical seat); and Randy Notto, Lenfer Automotive & Transmission, Lino Lakes (Mechanical seat). They join other members of the Board, which include: Mike McLynn, Automotive Electric, Grand Rapids, President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, Minnesota

AASP-MN 28th Annual Golf Outing June 21

May 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its 28th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, June 21 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club, in Ham Lake, Minn. Over 150 AASP-MN members, their employees, industry vendors, and insurance representatives are expected to enjoy the day of golf and socializing. Play will begin […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Golf Outing, Minnesota

AASP-MN Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Automotive Service and Collision Repair Students

May 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it has awarded twenty-two scholarships totaling $20,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2023-24 school year.  The scholarships are in the amounts of $500 – $1,500 and are made possible by the generous donation from the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, I-CAR, Minnesota, Scholarships

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Minnesota

April 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Suburban Auto Body in Little Canada, Minn. “I have built this company with a focus on making our customers happy and know that Classic Collision too takes passion in customer satisfaction,” stated Dennis O’Connell former owner of Suburban Auto Body. “Suburban Auto Body has been a high performer […]

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

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