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Safelite Acquires Missouri’s Mark’s Mobile Glass
Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has acquired the auto glass assets of Mark’s Mobile Glass, a company that operates five locations throughout Missouri. The transaction was completed on Friday, March 3, 2023, and marks Safelite’s first major acquisition … Continue reading
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PGW Auto Glass Sold to One Firm Equity Partners
PGW Glass is being sold by its owner, LKQ Corporation, to One Firm Equity Partners (OEP). PGW Auto Glass distributes aftermarket glass in 113 facilities in the U.S. and Canada, and is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pa. Closure of the … Continue reading
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Custom Glass Acquires Oklahoma-based Cameron Glass
In early October, Custom Glass Solutions, LLC of Worthington, Ohio, acquired Cameron Glass Inc. of Broken Arrow, Ok. Cameron Glass, also known as CamGlass, was founded in 1978 by Jim Cameron and his father, Ray Cameron. The company employs 125 … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Enters 31st U.S. State
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Ankeny, Iowa. This marks the company’s entry into its 31st U.S. state. This repair center operated as Smith’s Collision & Paint. Ankeny is a … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Austin, Texas
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Austin, Texas. This repair center was founded in 1972 and operated as Don’s Paint & Body Shop. Austin is the fourth largest city in … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Springfield, Missouri
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Springfield, Mo. This repair center operated as St. Louis Street Auto Body and served the community since 1965. Located in southwestern Missouri, Springfield is … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in San Diego
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in San Diego, Calif. This repair center operated as Qualtech Collision Center, served the market since 1997 and is located near the eastern border of … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Vero Beach, Florida
The Boyd Group Inc. has announced the acquisition of collision repair center Perfection Paint & Body in Vero Beach, Florida. Perfection Paint & Body has served Vero Beach, the county seat of Indian River County, for more 20 years. The … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Texas
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Amarillo, Texas. This location operated as a collision repair center at a dealership, according to the company. “We are eager to welcome this high-performing … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in South Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Columbia, S.C. This location operated as Jimmy Rivers Body & Paint Shop for more than five decades, according to the company. “We are eager … Continue reading
Gerber Collision and Glass Acquires Two Arkansas Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced it acquired two collision repair centers in Farmington and Rogers, Ark. The company noted these acquisitions mark its entry into the state of Arkansas. The locations previously operated as Northwest Arkansas … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Two Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in the Washington area. These locations previously operated as Rainier Collision and have served the communities of Gig Harbor and Port Orchard for 12 years. … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Three Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Columbia, S.C., area. These locations previously operated as Baker Collision Express. The Irmo shop opened in 2004, the Lexington repair center was added … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Four Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of a multi-store operation that consists of four collision repair centers: three in Indiana, and one in Kentucky. These locations previously operated as Lefler Collision & Glass, originating in the … Continue reading
Acquisition Announcement Generates Industry Reactions
Yesterday Safelite announced its acquisition of TruRoad and its combined businesses, and since then various news outlets and social media sites have responded to the news, creating a bit of a buzz both nationally and internationally in the auto glass … Continue reading
Caliber Collision Expands with Acquisition
Caliber Collision announced it has acquired Herb’s Paint & Body (HPB) across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. HPB was founded in January 1956 by Herb Walne. According to the company, it grew into an auto repair businesses famous for its customer … Continue reading
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Custom Glass Solutions Buys NASG
Custom Glass Solutions, LLC (CGS), acquired NASG Holdings, Inc. (NASG) from Consolidated Glass Holdings, Inc. on May 3, 2019. CGS is an Ohio based manufacturer that makes laminated windshields and large format glass. NASG is a specialty glass and window … Continue reading
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Uniban Canada Acquires Go! Glass and Accessories
Uniban Canada announced its acquisition of the Go! Glass & Accessories banner, mainly located in Southwestern Ontario and in the Maritime Provinces. Franchisor of the UniglassPlus, VitroPlus, and Ziebart brands in Canada, Uniban Canada now adds 15 experienced franchisees to … Continue reading
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Fix Auto World Acquires Global Rights to Novus Glass
Fix Auto World is purchasing the assets of 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies, including Novus Franchises Inc. from the Skidmore Group. Through this acquisition, Fix Auto World is purchasing the assets of Novus Glass Inc., Novus Franchising Inc., Speedy … Continue reading