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Painters Supply Acquires Cooper Color

July 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Cooper Color, Inc. with two locations in Missouri and Illinois. Cooper Color was founded in 1997 and operates locations in Arnold, Mo. and Bellville, Ill. “Cooper Color is a strong PPG Platinum Distributor with a solid reputation of providing industry-leading products and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Illinois, Missouri, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Micro Auto Paint & Supplies Named BASF Distributor of the Year

June 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Micro Auto Paint & Supplies won the BASF Automotive Refinish 2017 Distributor of the Year award at the annual ColorSource conference.  Approximately 135 of BASF’s single-line distribution partners attended the conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. “Micro has been a critically important BASF partner in the Midwest for over 30 years,” said Denise Kingstrom, Distribution Director, Automotive […]

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

Wesco Group Acquires United Paint Specialties

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of United Paint Specialties, a two paint and body distribution store operation in Western Washington State. “Pat Sherman the President of UPS will join the Wesco Group as an equity partner, and will help us grow as we expand our footprint across the country,” said Roger […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Washington State, Wesco

BASF Expands Single-line Distribution Network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

May 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced it continues to add distribution locations with its single-line ColorSource partners. May 6 is the opening day for Matthew’s Auto Supplies’ third ColorSource store, located in Washington, N.J. The store carries Glasurit 90 Line and 55 Line, R-M Diamont and Onyx HD, and LIMCO Supreme and Value-line products. Matthew’s converted its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Openings, PBE Distributor

Painters Supply Acquires Distributor with Nine Locations in Georgia and Alabama

April 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply

Acquisition of ACS of Georgia marks PSE entry into Southeastern U.S. Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has acquired ACS of Georgia (ACS). The acquisition adds nine locations in Georgia and Alabama, and expands PSE’s market reach into the Southeastern United States. ACS, based in Metro Atlanta, is the largest PPG Platinum Distributor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Georgia, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Axalta Adds Distributor Courses to Virtual and In-Person Refinish Learning and Development Offerings

March 28, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced that it is extending its refinish Learning and Development offerings in North America to include new, interactive Live Virtual Training (LVT) courses designed specifically for distributors.  Axalta now offers a full six months of eLearning, Live Virtual Training, Instructor-led and in-shop training options for both body shops and distributors. “Customer experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, PBE Distributor

Painters Supply Acquires Indiana Distributor

February 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Northern Indiana Paint Supply, Inc. increasing its footprint in the Northern and Central Indiana market.  Founded in 1982, Northern Indiana Paint Supply is a family- owned PPG Platinum Distributor that operates three Indiana stores in Fort Wayne, Osceola, and Warsaw. “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Indiana, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

Painters Supply Acquires Ohio Distributor

January 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Dick’s Auto Supply. Dick’s was founded in 1968 and is a PPG Platinum Distributor. The acquisition adds a location in Findlay, Ohio and strengthens PSE’s market presence in northwest Ohio. The acquisition was completed in late December. “We’re excited to welcome the Dick’s Auto Supply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ohio, Painters Supply and Equipment Co., PBE Distributor

BASF Adds Three Single-Line Distributors in Nevada and Florida

January 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced it has expanded its distribution footprint with the addition of three new ColorSource, single-line distributors. Reno Paint Mart joined the BASF ColorSource community in Nevada, and will carry R-M Diamont and LIMCO Supreme products. Reno Paint Mart is a multi-store organization that offers industrial, automotive, interior and exterior house paint to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, PBE Distributor

BASF Launches Online Automotive Refinish Shop in China

September 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Online Refinish Shop China

Collision repair facilities in China can now buy refinish paint online at BASF’s newly launched Coatings flagship shop on 1688.com, China’s online business to business platform. The online shop at basfcoatings.1688.com will feature the new Yindi Ready Mix Colors range, an enhanced color palette of 30 of the latest and most popular color choices for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, China, PBE Distributor

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