Adds locations in two separate transactions. The Boyd Group announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in North Carolina and one in Wisconsin in two separate transactions. The two North Carolina locations operated as Overton Body Shop, founded in 1980 with an opening in Southern Pines followed by the addition of Sanford in 2019. […]
Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Collision Repair Centers to its Network in 14 States
The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021. “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]
Private Equity Firm American Pacific Group and Gray Eagle Capital Partners Launch Aesop Auto Parts with Wayne Auto Salvage Acquisition
American Pacific Group (APG), a San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced today that, together with Allam Taj and Christoph Ganz of Gray Eagle Capital Partners, it has formed Aesop Auto Parts, a company that will serve as a platform to acquire and grow progressive auto recycling businesses. Simultaneously, Aesop acquired Wayne Auto Salvage, an established […]
Certified Collision Group Added 24 Locations to Collision Repair Network in January
New locations in five states. The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the addition of 24 new locations in the first month of 2021. “With the coming of the new year, CCG is very mindful of the increasing challenges facing repairers nationwide,” said Marty Evans, CCG’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are also acutely aware that the […]
Boyd Group Opens Collision Repair Center in Charlotte
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This location is on a well-traveled roadway with many retail businesses and auto dealers nearby. Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County and the largest city in North Carolina with a population approaching […]
Copart Opens New Location in North Carolina
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) opened a new location in Lumberton, North Carolina, consisting of 89 acres. “We’re happy to offer a new location in North Carolina for our buyers and sellers,” said Copart President Jeff Liaw. “We are delighted to continue the expansion of our global network of facilities to better serve our customers. We thank […]
Boyd Group Opens Collision Repair Center in North Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Cornelius, N.C. The location previously operated as a dealer collision center. Cornelius is a suburb of Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, and is located along Lake Norman, the largest man-made body of fresh water in the […]
North Carolina Towing Service Agrees to Pay $19,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Hunter Auto & Wrecker Service, Inc., a Charlotte, N.C.-based towing business, will pay $19,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced in early April. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Hunter Auto violated federal law when it subjected a female […]
Fayetteville Tech Collision Repair and Refinish Draft Days March 10-11
Fayetteville Technical Community College Draft Days, a hiring event for students nearing graduation from the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Program will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The two-day event gives automotive industry representatives a chance to observe the students performing collision repair operations and processes. The representatives can also interact with […]
Copart Opens New Location in North Carolina
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of a new location in Concord, North Carolina. This will be the sixth location in the state—a response to the increasing demands of automotive buyers and sellers. “This new location will contribute to the Concord community by creating new jobs, while also enabling us to better serve our sellers […]