The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Columbia, S.C. market. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Baker Collision Express. The Irmo shop opened in 2004, the Lexington repair center was added in 2013 and the Columbia location opened in 2016. Columbia, the state capital, […]
South Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR) joined as an Affiliate Association. SCACAR was established to continually improve the professionalism and business practices of those engaged in the collision repair industry. SCACAR’s main focus is making sure our industry is repairing vehicles back to […]
IAA Acquires DDI Technology
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced today its acquisition of DDI Technology, an electronic lien and title technology firm directly integrated with over 5,370 financial institutions as well as DMVs in 25 states. DDI’s technology solutions are focused on several key areas of the title and lien release management including electronic vehicle registration, electronic lien and title […]
BMW Opens Two New Collision Repair Technician Training Facilities, Expands Two Others
BMW of North America announced the openings of two new auto service and collision repair technician training facilities in Spartanburg, S.C. and Atlanta, Ga., and the expansion of training capacity in Ontario, Calif. and at the company’s headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The $56 million investment will support the development of new and existing technicians […]
IAA Opens Fourth Location in South Carolina
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAR), announced the opening of its fourth location in South Carolina. The new location, IAA Lexington, augments the company’s footprint in South Carolina by 35 acres. “We remain diligent and consistent in making strategic investments to meet our customers’ needs and most […]
Copart Opens Location in North Charleston, South Carolina
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its North Charleston location at 120 Commerce Avenue, in Harleyville, S.C. “We are thrilled to open a new location in South Carolina following the success of our Spartanburg location,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “This brand new, 53-acre, state of the art facility is located close to […]
Boyd Group Acquires Heavy Duty Collision Repair Center in South Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 9 opening of a Gerber collision repair location specializing in the repair of large commercial vehicles, semi trucks, buses and recreational vehicles in Cayce, S.C. This location previously operated as Bob Johnson’s Body Shop and has operated in the market for 45 years. The acquisition marks the Boyd […]
Safelite Acquires Glasspro
The Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass announced the acquisition of Glasspro, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of business January 4. Glasspro is an independent auto glass repair and replacement company founded in 1995 by Paul Heinauer, a well-respected leader in the industry and pillar of […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in South Carolina
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Spring Valley Auto Body in Columbia, S.C. Father-son duo Don Purcell Sr. and Don Purcell Jr., owners of CARSTAR Spring Valley Auto Body, are now the third CARSTAR location in South Carolina. Purcell Sr. first opened his facility in 1983 with only one employee. “Keeping our family values and […]
PPG to Acquire SEM Products
South Carolina-based SEM provides specialty refinish products for the collision repair market. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SEM Products, Inc., the manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. […]