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BASF Expands Distribution in Northern California

September 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. has expanded its distribution of BASF Automotive Refinish paint brands, to its Concord, Calif store. The location is a new, single-line BASF store. “BASF and Industrial Finishes have been partners for over 30 years.  Besides being a long standing partner to BASF, they support BASF […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Industrial Finishes & Systems, PBE Distributor

BASF Expands Distribution in Fort Myers, Florida

September 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF distributor, Albert Kemperle, Inc. has expanded its distribution of BASF Automotive Refinish paint brands, Glasurit, R-M and Limco in Florida. The new location in Fort Myers, Florida opened last month. “Kemperle has been a key partner of BASF in the Northeast for more than 30 years,” said Denise Kingstrom, BASF Distribution Director. “What started […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Albert Kemperle, BASF, Inc., Openings, PBE Distributor

BASF Expands Distribution in Denver

September 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Capital Paint & Refinish, a BASF single-line ColorSource distributor, has expanded its distribution of BASF brands into the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs. “With Capital Paint now serving our collision repair customers in Colorado, BASF continues to meet and exceed our customers’ needs,” said Denise Kingstrom, BASF Distribution Director. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Capital Paint & Refinish, Colorado, PBE Distributor

California Color Source to Host Mike Anderson at Invitation-Only Luncheon July 13

June 13, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Color Source, Inc., the San Francisco Bay Area paint distributor, is hosting a quarterly client luncheon on July 13 featuring Mike Anderson, President of Collision Advice. In this second of an ongoing series, Mike will be updating California Color Source clients on the latest trends happening in the industry and how to be prepared […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Color Source, PBE Distributor

FinishMaster Acquires Gladwin Paint Company

May 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of Gladwin Paint Company. This acquisition increases FinishMaster’s footprint with eight locations in Texas including the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metro areas. Founded in 1954, by Carl and Margaret Gladwin the company specializes in training and assisting body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Texas, Uni-Select

Industrial Finishes & Systems Acquires Rancho Cordova Jobber

April 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the acquisition of Sunrise Automotive Paint in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Rancho Cordova complements Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. existing locations in Napa and Woodland, strengthening the company’s footprint in the Northern California region. The location will continue as Sunrise Automotive Paint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Industrial Finishes & Systems, PBE Distributor

FinishMaster Acquires Jobber in Minneapolis/St. Paul

April 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) announced it has completed the acquisition of Zitco, Inc. doing business as Lowell’s PCE in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Lowell’s has operated a single-location in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market for more than 40 years. “Our companies share a customer-centric focus and our commitment to excellence […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Minnesota, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member

April 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Automotive Supply Associates d.b.a. Sanel Auto Parts, with headquarters in Concord, N.H., is its newest member. With this addition, RDA has membership across 30 states. Automotive Supply Associates is a fourth-generation family-owned business that was started over 96 years ago. The company operates a central distribution center in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Maine, New Hampshire, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance, Vermont

FinishMaster Acquires Nine Location Distributor on West Coast

April 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., the subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of the Annex Group Inc., expanding FinishMaster’s footprint in the state of Washington and across three major metropolitan markets in California. Founded in 1983, Annex has nine locations in the Seattle, Everett and Tacoma markets in the state of Washington and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, FinishMaster, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select, Washington State

Wesco Acquires St. Anthony Group

March 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Autobody Supply

The Wesco Group Inc. announced the acquisition of St. Anthony’s Supply’s warehouse and six jobber stores, located throughout the state of Idaho and Utah. According to Roger Howe of the Wesco Group, “This will strengthen our commitment to these two markets and bring substantial synergies allowing Wesco to better serve our customers in both markets. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Idaho, PBE Distributor, Utah, Wesco

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