A retired auto mechanic in Memphis, Tenn. pled guilty in federal court March 6 to trafficking counterfeit airbags and causing a dangerous good or forbidden explosive to be placed onto a commercial aircraft. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the guilty plea March 7. According to information presented in court, Mohammed Al-Abadi, 51, imported […]
Summit Partners Acquires CollisionRight from CenterOak Partners
Collision repair facility operator has 89 collision repair centers in nine states. CenterOak Partners LLC, the Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the sale of CollisionRight, Inc. to Summit Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The majority investment from Summit Partners, a growth equity investment firm, will provide new capital to help […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Tennessee
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of 3A Collision in Bartlett and Oakland, Tenn. in the greater Memphis market. “We have been honored to serve Shelby and Fayette County and be recognized as the top performing repair centers in the greater Memphis area. We believe Classic Collision to be the right one to continue our […]
Classic Collision Acquires First Location in Memphis
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Collision Craft in Memphis, Tenn. Collision Craft has been locally owned and operated, with over forty years of experience servicing Memphis. “We have strived to be the auto repair facility people turn to for all their automotive needs in Shelby County and know handing over the reins to […]
Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Center in Tennessee
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Dayton Collision Center in Dayton, Tenn., expanding its presence in the state. “We have been the repair center of choice in Dayton by performing high quality repairs and providing a one-of-a-kind customer service experience. We are thrilled to continue that journey now as Classic Collision,” stated Rich Ritchie […]
Memphis Man Charged with Trafficking Counterfeit Airbags from China
More than 2,000 counterfeit airbags recovered. Mohammed Al-Abadi, 51, of Memphis, Tenn., has been indicted and arrested for one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods and one count of causing the criminal transportation of hazardous materials by air carrier. United States Attorney Kevin Ritz announced. According to United States Attorney Ritz and the information presented […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Met for Spring IMPACT Performance Conference in Nashville
RDA Members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2023 RDA IMPACT Spring Performance Conference at The Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn. on April 17-19. This was the first meeting since the passing of Executive Director, Robert McKenzie in late February. Every RDA member was in attendance and the meeting was a celebration […]
Crash Champions Acquires MSO with Four Collision Repair Centers in Georgia and Tennessee
Crash Champions today announced the acquisition of European Collision, that operates four repair centers across the Nashville, Tenn. and Atlanta, Ga. metropolitan areas. The acquisition officially closed on January 27. “Welcoming European Collision to the Crash Champions team is another proud moment as we continue a fast start to the New Year,” said Matt Ebert, […]
ABPA Nashville Convention Final Schedule and Agenda Available
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced that the full schedule and agenda are now available for the 2023 ABPA Convention being held April 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn. More information and a link to registration for the 2023 ABPA Convention is available online. Major industry topics will be discussed including current and future industry trends, […]
Automotive Body Parts Association Announces Annual Meeting April 25-27 in Nashville
The 2023 Annual Meeting & Trade show of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will be held April 25 – April 27 at the DoubleTree Hilton Downtown Nashville located in Nashville, Tenn. The event is a gathering of aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors, insurance industry executives, and collision repair companies. In addition to the ABPA’s business […]