From aftermarketNews.com
FinishMaster Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc., announced it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Gladwin Paint Co. and related entities. This acquisition increases FinishMaster’s footprint with the addition of eight locations across several key metropolitan markets in Texas including Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
Founded in 1954, Gladwin has grown to be one of the largest paint, body and equipment distributors in the southwest United States. The company offers comprehensive services, including an experienced team of technicians, and specializes in training and assisting body shop technicians in product knowledge, process solutions and SOP implementation to help improve their customers’ overall performance.
“The more than 100 Gladwin team members joining our FinishMaster family will find we share the same core values as their founders and are committed to fostering a culture with a family-first focus. We are steadfast in our commitment to work as a team, and to be a key factor in the success of our customers,” said Steve Arndt, president and chief operating officer of FinishMaster. “Combined, we have the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the market and are best equipped to drive innovative solutions and help our customers and partners build a profitable growth model for their business.”
Henry Buckley, president and CEO of Uni-Select, added, “This is a terrific acquisition in terms of both the cultural fit of our teams and the expansion of our coverage of the important Texas market. This is FinishMaster’s largest acquisition in 2016 which continues to enable us to better serve more customers.”
