Mergers and Acquisition News

Read about the latest mergers and acquisitions in the collision industry, understanding their impact on market dynamics and service offerings.

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Classic Collision Expands with Stuart Bowman Body Shop Acquisition

Classic Collision enhanced its presence in North Carolina with the purchase of the Asheboro shop.
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ZT Automotive Expands into Alabama, Acquires 13 Dealerships

The group bought Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT dealerships in Florence and Tuscumbia.
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Auto Color & Equipment Joins Wesco Group

Auto Color & Equipment has been servicing Missouri since 1987.
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Crash Champions Acquires Bavarian Body Works’ 2 Atlanta Locations

Chicago-based Crash Champions now operates 17 locations in the Atlanta area.
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Crash Champions Expands Premium Repair Line with Burbank, CA, Facility

DC Autocraft is now  part of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, offering EV and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.
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Fred Beans Acquires 4 Dealerships, Collision Center in Abington, PA

The automotive group now owns 27 dealerships and seven collision centers, as well as quick-service, rental and commercial truck sales locations.
Autobody News Staff
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Crash Champions Acquires 3 Facilities in Great Falls, MT

 All three repair centers transitioned operations to Crash Champions effective April 22.
Autobody News Staff
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New Orleans Saints Owner Acquires Ray Brandt Dealerships, Collision Centers

Gayle Benson bought four dealerships and three collision centers in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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McGovern Auto Group Acquires 30th Dealership in New Hampshire Expansion

Toyota of Portsmouth is now McGovern Toyota of Portsmouth.
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Folsom Lake Chrysler Jeep Ram Dodge Dealership Sold Back to Original Owners

Fifth Wave Automotive Group built the dealership in 2001 and sold it in 2010.
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