Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parts distributor and parent of FinishMaster, yesterday celebrated the official opening of a new Bumper to Bumper distribution center in Calgary. The 296,085 sq. ft. facility is Uni-Select’s largest distribution center. “We are proud to launch this distribution center, which is in line with our focus on operational excellence and has been […]
Uni-Select Reports 2019 First Quarter Sales of $420 Million
Finishmaster US reports organic growth of 3.1 percent. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today reported sales of $420 million for the first quarter ended March 31, down from $422 million in the first quarter of 2018 but up 2.5 percent organically. The company reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $21.356 million, down from […]
Brent Windom Named President and CEO at Uni-Select
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent of U.S.-based PBE distributor FinishMaster, announced that Brent Windom, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group, has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1. Windom has over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. During his career, he has […]
Uni-Select Inc. Reports Sales Up 1.1 percent in Fourth Quarter
Announces search for new president and CEO. Launched performance improvement and rightsizing plan for FinishMaster US. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) reported on its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018 and full year results. The company provided updates on its search for a new president and CEO and its previously announced review of “strategic alternatives” for […]
Uni-Select Inc. Reports Third Quarter Sales up 13.4%
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) today reported its sales increased 13.4 percent to $448.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, driven by the sales generated from business acquisitions of $47.8 million or 12.1 percent, essentially from The Parts Alliance UK segment. All three segments reported positive organic growth for the quarter, producing a consolidated […]
Uni-Select Canada Announces Supplier Award Winners in Las Vegas
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced on October 31, its Canadian Supplier Award winners. This collection of awards recognizes their achievements, innovation, and outstanding service of Uni-Select’s suppliers. Showing excellent creativity skills and accomplishing groundbreaking work in the automotive aftermarket, the honorees were celebrated during the ceremony held at Uni- Select VIP Supplier Awards Event in Las […]
Uni-Select and FinishMaster Announce Leadership Changes
Chris Adams named president of FinishMaster. Also announced review of strategic alternatives for business. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced today the departure of Henry Buckley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Buckley has also stepped down as a member of the Board of Directors. The company also announced it was reviewing […]
Uni-Select Reports Second Quarter Sales Up 35.6%
Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Sales up 35.6 percent to $461.6 million of which The Parts Alliance contribution represented $111.0 million or 32.6 percent. The company reports positive organic growth of 0.7 percent at FinishMaster US segment, 8.6 percent at The Parts Alliance on a […]
Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster
FinishMaster also announced it opened branch in Oregon. Parts Alliance adds locations in UK. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at FinishMaster and the opening of new branches at FinishMaster and The Parts Alliance. Chris is responsible for all US branches and is leading all […]
Uni-Select Reports 42% Sales Increase in First Quarter Driven by The Parts Alliance Acquisition
FinishMaster organic sales down 2.8 percent versus 2017 Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) reported consolidated sales for the first quarter ended March 31 were $422.1 million, a 42.0 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year, driven by the sales generated from recent business acquisitions including The Parts Alliance, adding sales of $121.6 million or 40.9 […]