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FinishMaster Acquires Autobody Supply Co. in Ohio

December 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of nine Autobody Supply Company, Inc. (ABS) locations in central and southwestern Ohio, including Columbus, a top 30 US metropolitan area. “We are excited to welcome more than 60 new team members who share our value of partnership and unparalleled service,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Ohio, Uni-Select

CARSTAR Announces 500th Collision Repair Center

November 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

With addition of two Ohio collision repair centers, franchise group crosses milestone threshold. Sets target of 1000 centers in four to five years. CARSTAR recently celebrated the opening of its 500th store. The milestone was reached with the conversion of two Cincinnati centers owned by multi-shop owner Kevin Rains. Formerly known as Precision Body and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Ohio

Boyd Group Acquires Ten Collision Repair Center MSO in Ohio and Kentucky

August 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has acquired ten collision repair centers located in the Cinncinnati, Ohio and Kentucky. The centers, that will operate as Gerber Collision & Glass, were founded in 1990 and previously operated as Collision Care Centers. The new facilities are located in the Ohio communities of Blue Ash, Cincinnati (two locations), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Ohio

Boyd Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center

April 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Hudson, Ohio, that previously operated as Clarke Collision Center. Hudson is in northeast Ohio about 28 miles south of Cleveland and 15 miles north of Akron. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location will complement our centers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Gerber, Ohio

Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Glass Repair Business

March 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group announced the acquisition, through its Glass America subsidiary, of four Ryan’s Auto Glass locations, serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area. In business for over 25 years, Ryan’s Auto Glass also provides a mobile glass repair service. “We are very pleased to acquire Ryan’s Auto Glass,” said Eddie Cheskis, President and CEO of Glass […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Boyd Group, Ohio

CARSTAR Adds Four Locations in U.S. and Canada

March 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair franchise network adds shops in Ohio and British Columbia. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced four additions to its network of independently-owner collision repair centers in North America. CARSTAR Bexley, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility, is located at 2836 E. Main St., in Columbus, Ohio. The collision repair center is owned by Thom […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Ohio

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in Columbus, Ohio

February 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of First Impressions Collision, Inc. Officials from both Service King and First Impressions mutually agreed upon terms of the acquisition before formally closing yesterday with the merger set to take effect immediately. First Impressions’ single collision repair center is located at 4000 Sullivant Ave. in Columbus, Ohio. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ohio, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Nagy’s Collision Centers Hosts Leadership Symposium

February 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nagy’s Collision Centers based in Orrville, OH is holding a Leadership Symposium on Wednesday, February 24th at The University of Akron Wayne College’s Student Life Building. Nagy’s hosted Leadercast, also known as Chick-Fil-A Leadercast, from 2011-2014. Last year they decided to break away from the traditional simulcast program and move towards a more intimate day […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Leadership Symposium, Nagy's Collision Centers, Ohio

CARSTAR Tim’s Collision Named Nationwide Insurance Midwest Shop of the Year

January 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Tim's Collision

Nationwide Insurance has announced the winners of the 2015 On Your Side Auto Repair Network Shop of the Year Awards. CARSTAR Tim’s Collision in Twinsburg, Ohio has been named the winner for the Midwest zone. CARSTAR Tim’s Collision is the flagship location for owners Jeremy and Theresa Orsky. The Orsky’s have been a part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Nationwide Insurance, Ohio

Nagy’s Collision Centers Acquires its 10th Location

December 4, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nagy’s Collision Centers is expanding into Ohio’s Medina County with a new location at 7966 Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth. Managing that location will be Chris Deifendorf who has over 10 years’ experience in the Automotive & Collision Repair Industry. The facility is Nagy’s tenth location in Ohio. Ron and Dan Nagy were presented the opportunity by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Nagy's Collision Centers, Ohio

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