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Fix Auto UK Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers

December 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Fix Auto UK is getting closer to achieving its goal to own or partially own up to six collision repair centers by the end of the year after acquiring two additional body shops. The network has maintained its presence in south Yorkshire by buying Fix Auto Barnsley and also in West Sussex by purchasing Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Wellington

November 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced that West Somerset Motors has joined the network. The repairer will now operate as Fix Auto Wellington. Fix Auto Wellington has been owned by Chris Hickman since 2012, and previously by his father John since its formation in 1984. The business relocated to its current 12,000-sq. ft. repair center just four […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network Inside London’s M25 Corridor

September 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced its fifth new franchisee from within the M25 corridor surrounding London since the start of the year. H&L Motors (Heathrow) Ltd is the latest collision repair center to join the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Heathrow.   The 18,000 sq. ft. three-unit repair center in Hanworth was first opened […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Stephen Healer Named UK Sales Manager at Symach

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach announced the appointment of Stephen Healer as Symach’s UK Sales Manager, effective immediately. This new entry among the Symach staff is part of a larger plan to open a Symach UK subsidiary within next year.  Prior to joining Symach, Stephen worked at Nitrotherm Spray as National Sales Manager, UK. In that role, Stephen was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Symach, United Kingdom

Rob Pugh Joins Fix Auto UK as Strategy Consultant

August 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh into its newly formed role of Strategy Consultant. The 23-year-old returns to the organization after his two-year internship while studying for his business degree, which he successfully achieved with first class honours. Rob’s role will support the Fix Auto UK Management Team with their five-year strategic plans to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, People, United Kingdom

Snap-on Acquires UK-Based OEM Repair Software Provider Cognitran Limited

August 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: NA) announced that it has acquired Cognitran Limited for approximately $31 million in cash. Based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, Cognitran specializes in flexible, modular and highly scalable “Software as a Service” (SaaS) products for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers and their dealers, focused on the creation and delivery of service, diagnostics, parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, OEM Repair Procedures, Snap-On, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northern Region

August 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK have added an additional site to their Northern region, with the addition of Grove Hill Garage of Bentham, Lancaster. Operating as Fix Auto Bentham, the 12,000 sq. ft. collision repair center is managed by David Wright, who has taken over the day-to-day running of the business. The business was formed by his […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Rob Lake Appointed to Fix Auto UK Key Accounts Team

July 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the appointment of Rob Lake to its key accounts team. Lake joins the network with experience in senior roles within both the repair and insurance sectors, having spent 19 months as Operations Manager for UK Select and 18 years with Direct Line Group. He will work alongside Mark Bushell and report […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, People, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wales

July 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired its second independent collision repair center. The organization has purchased Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, from previous owner Ian Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last 30 years. Ian’s son Simon will stay with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom, Wales

Axalta Appoints Refinish Business Director for UK and Scandinavia

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta announced the appointment of Farrell Dolan as Regional Refinish Business Director UK & Scandinavia and Managing Director Axalta UK Limited, that was effective June 1. Dolan joins Axalta from Bridgestone Corporation where he ran the car tire business for Northern Europe for five years. Before that, he spent 12 years working in the OEM […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, People, United Kingdom

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