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Automotive Color & Supply Consolidates Fort Wayne Operations in New Facility

September 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), the distributor of automotive and industrial coatings, has consolidated its Fort Wayne, Ind. operations into a new combined warehouse, office and retail facility at 5428 Keystone Drive. The company will host an informal celebration at the site for customers, employees, vendors and community members Sept. 24. The new site houses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Color & Supply, Indiana, Openings, PBE Distributor, WILsquare Capital

Colours Acquires Stephens Auto in Hornell, New York

September 16, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Colours Inc. has acquired Stephens Auto Inc. of Hornell, N.Y., a deal that gives the paint, body and equipment distributor five locations in New York State. Terms were not disclosed. Stephens Auto has served the Hornell-area automotive market for decades, according to Colours, which said it will bring its product lines, technical expertise, training, inventory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., New York, PBE Distributor

PPG Names Colours, Inc. 2025 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year

March 19, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG has selected Colours, Inc. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as its 2025 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year, marking the third time the paint, body and equipment distributor has received the top honor from the coatings manufacturer. The award, presented annually through the PPG Platinum Distributor program, recognizes a distributor for service, loyalty, product knowledge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Colours Inc., PBE Distributor, PPG

PSE Group Acquires Color Systems

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

PSE Group acquired Color Systems, a Warwick, R.I.-based automotive refinish and ancillary products distributor. The transaction expands PSE Group’s presence to 77 locations across 17 states and strengthens its position in the New England market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Color Systems, founded in 1971, serves collision repair facilities throughout the Greater New England region. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, PSE Group, Rhode Island

Wesco Group Acquires GM Auto Paint

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group LLC announced it acquired GM Auto Paint, a regional distributor founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa with 10 locations across California and Las Vegas. GM Auto Paint, founded and led by Gilberto Mata Figueroa, distributes automotive refinish coatings in western markets. Wesco Group, based in Lynnwood, Wash., distributes automotive refinish and industrial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Nevada, PBE Distributor, Wesco Group

Wesco Group Acquires DealerShop Paint Distribution Division

September 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group announced the acquisition of DealerShop’s Paint Distribution Division, expanding the paint and body equipment distributor’s U.S. operations. The acquisition adds to Wesco Group’s network of locations serving automotive refinish, industrial, commercial, aerospace and marine markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. DealerShop, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates what it calls the first U.S.-based […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Wesco Group

Hyman’s Specialty Paint Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

August 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyman’s Specialty Paint has joined the Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA). The Chicago, Ill.-based paint distributor operates six locations across the Midwest, serving collision repair centers and industrial partners as an authorized distributor for Akzo and BASF products. Founded in 1927 as Hyman’s Auto Supply by Morris Hyman, the company has remained family-owned for 98 years. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyman's Specialty Paint, Illinois, Network Affiliations, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance

PPG Recognizes GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. 2024 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year

March 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has named GNE Paint & Supplies Inc. of Detroit, Mich. as its Automotive Refinish 2024 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award recognizes a distributor with exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support as part of the PPG Platinum Distributor program. Natalie Scott, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, PBE Distributor, PPG

Axalta Acquires Three Distributors in Europe

March 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will become part of Axalta Axcess, its European direct-to-customer sales and distribution network. Axalta announced in February the acquisition of three distributors in Europe, which will become part of the Axalta Axcess network. Axalta Axcess is Axalta’s direct-to-customer sales and distribution solution designed to make ordering, delivery and aftersales support for European customers convenient, reliable […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems, Europe, France, Italy, PBE Distributor

Arnold Motor Supply Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added Arnold Motor Supply to its network of independent refinish distributors. Arnold Motor Supply, founded in 1927 by E.P. Arnold, operates 77 locations across five states with $30 million in paint, body, and equipment (PBE) sales. The company launched Auto Refinish Solutions in 2006 to expand its offerings in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arnold Motor Supply, Network Affiliations, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance

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