Uni-Select Inc., parent of FinishMaster, Inc., announced today that FinishMaster, Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Aquia Auto Parts, Inc., doing business under the name Refinish Solutions. This transaction, the consummation of which is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close within 30 days, will expand FinishMaster’s footprint in the Virginia and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas.

FinishMaster currently operates five locations in Virginia.

“The Refinish Solutions team shares our core values, empowering their employees and customers to pursue growth and learning,” said Steve Arndt, president and chief operating officer, FinishMaster. “Their commitment to work as a team matches our commitment to continually earn our customers’ loyalty through exceptional service provided by dedicated employees who are rewarded for their personal and professional contributions.”

Henry Buckley, president and chief executive officer of Uni-Select, added, “The combination of our two companies will help us build density in this key metropolitan area. Refinish Solutions shares our promise to provide unmatched service to our customers.”