The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added a new member, Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co., with headquarters in Ogden, Utah. Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. was founded in 1929. They are a family owned business with the fifth generation still actively involved in managing the business. Bret Thorpe, the COO/CEO, and […]
TechaGlass Purchases Utah Franchise
TechnaGlass announced it has purchased its St. George, Utah franchisee as part of a strategy to grow its corporate owned footprint. The company will retain all employees and continue operations at its existing retail location at 39 South Bluff Street in St. George. This transaction will result in TechnaGlass owning virtually all retail locations in […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the April 27, opening of a Gerber-brand collision repair center in Orem, Utah. The center previously operated as Adams G3 Collision Repair and is located near the north-south interstate highway 15. “We look forward to expanding our services in Utah, and to joining the Orem community which this location has […]
TechnaGlass Purchases Franchises in Ohio and Utah
TechnaGlass, the regional automotive glass repair and replacement company, reported that it has purchased the Cincinnati, Ohio and St. George, Utah franchises of TechnaGlass as part of its strategy to operate and develop company owned units. In Ohio, Joe Dills, the former TechnaGlass franchisee will remain with the company and will oversee sales and marketing […]
Copart Opens Second Location in Utah
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its second location in Utah. “Gaining a greater foothold in the Mountain States with another Utah location sets the stage for continued growth in the region,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “As we approach our 200th Copart location, each new opening is another testament of our ability […]
TechnaGlass Acquires Utah Auto Glass Facility
TechnaGlass announced the acquisition of The Glass Shoppe in Roosevelt, Utah. The business will be rebranded to TechnaGlass and all employees will be retained. “I am confident TechnaGlass will continue to provide our customers with the highest level of service and provide a home for our employees which is the most important factor for me,” said […]
Wesco Acquires St. Anthony Group
The Wesco Group Inc. announced the acquisition of St. Anthony’s Supply’s warehouse and six jobber stores, located throughout the state of Idaho and Utah. According to Roger Howe of the Wesco Group, “This will strengthen our commitment to these two markets and bring substantial synergies allowing Wesco to better serve our customers in both markets. […]
Utah Bill Seeks to Allow Unlicensed Salvage Buyers
Proposed legislation would allow unlicensed salvage buyers to register with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division to purchase salvage vehicles. Utah Senate Bill 174 (SB174) proposes to amend Section 41-3-201 of the Utah code to create a statewide database to report and track the sale of salvage vehicles and allow for the purchase by unlicensed buyers. […]