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Uni-Select Acquires UK Parts Distributor

June 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parts distributor and parent of FinishMaster, announced an agreement to acquire The Parts Alliance, the second largest independent distributor of automotive aftermarket parts in the UK. The £205.0 million ($264.1 million) transaction is fully funded with debt. The deal marks Uni-Select’s entry into European market with a leadership position in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Uni-Select, United Kingdom

Uni-Select Appoints Brent Windom President and COO of Canadian Automotive Group

May 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current president and COO Gary O’Connor will retire at the end of 2017. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the appointment, effective July 3, of Brent Windom to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group and the retirement of Gary O’Connor, President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group, at the end of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports Sales Up 12.6% in First Quarter

May 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent of FinishMaster, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. The company reported $297.2 million in sales, up 12.6 percent. According to the company, the increase was driven by the sales generated mainly from recent U.S. business acquisitions, resulting in additional sales of $44.5 million or 16.8 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Acquires PBE Distributor with Two Locations in Alaska

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced yesterday it has acquired Hi-Tec/Professional Paint and Auto Body Supply, Inc. with two locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. The acquisition marks FinishMaster’s entry into the state. With the addition of Alaska, FinishMaster is now located in 33 states and has 222 branches. “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alaska, Canada, FinishMaster, Ontario, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports FinishMaster Sales Up 17.7% in Fourth Quarter Due to Acquisitions

February 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) yesterday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter were $291.0 million, a 12.3 percent increase, mainly driven by the sales generated from recent business acquisitions, for the most part in the US, representing an increase of 15.3 percent. On an organic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Acquires A. D’Angelo & Sons, Inc.

February 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has acquired A. D’Angelo & Sons, Inc. expanding the company’s footprint in the state of California and in two major metropolitan markets in Las Vegas, Nev. and Phoenix, Ariz. With the purchase of Acme Paint Company in 1956, Arthur “Art” D’Angelo Sr. was determined […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, California, FinishMaster, Nevada, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Announces Two Jobber Acquisitions in New Jersey and Massachusetts

January 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of both Blaise of Color Inc.in Plainfield, N.J.  and Crown Auto Body Supply LLC in Salem, Massachusetts. Blaise opened its doors in 1987 and has served the New Jersey market from one location for nearly three decades. FinishMaster currently operates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Massachusetts, New Jersey, PBE Distributor, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Opens First Location in Portland, Oregon

January 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has opened its first location, a greenfield branch, in Portland, Oregon. The Portland opening is part of FinishMaster’s plan for expansion in the Northwest. It follows the opening of the first FinishMaster branch in Seattle, Wash. in September 2015. With the addition of Oregon, FinishMaster […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Openings, Oregon, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Canada Acquires Vancouver Autocolor

December 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the acquisition of Vancouver Autocolor Ltd. by its FinishMaster Canada Inc. subsidiary. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG Industries Inc. as well as paint related products and services to customers through three locations in British Columbia.  “We are thrilled to add this […]

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

FinishMaster Acquires Autobody Supply Co. in Ohio

December 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of nine Autobody Supply Company, Inc. (ABS) locations in central and southwestern Ohio, including Columbus, a top 30 US metropolitan area. “We are excited to welcome more than 60 new team members who share our value of partnership and unparalleled service,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Ohio, Uni-Select

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