Consolidator Report

Consolidator Report

Consolidator news from the week of May 2.

CARSTAR Announces Opening of Auto World Collision San Jose

CARSTAR has announced the opening of CARSTAR Auto World Collision San Jose in San Jose, Calif.

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Crash Champions Donates Recycled Rides in Multiple States

Alongside GEICO and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Crash Champions donated refurbished vehicles to deserving residents from the Sunshine State to the Golden State.

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Crash Champions Grows Presence in West

Crash Champions has acquired Costelli & Pardini Auto Body in San Mateo, Calif., and Ruben’s Body Shop in Nampa, Idaho.

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Service King Seeks to Hire Hundreds of Teammates Systemwide

Service King is currently hiring for all positions — including body tech, painters, shop assistants, parts managers and more.

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Crash Champions Boosts Florida Presence with Two Acquisitions

The acquisition of Auto Collision Technologies and Paint-N-Motion follows the recent acquisition of Salemi’s Body Shop and gives Crash Champions 31 locations across Florida.

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Wren’s Collision Group Acquires Collision 124

Wren’s Collision Group has acquired Collision 124 of Braselton, Ga., which joins eight existing shops located in the southeast region.

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Driven Brands Acquires All Star Glass

Founded by Sam Scharaga over 40 years ago, All Star Glass grew to become the largest family-owned auto glass company in the U.S.

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Service King Gifts Recycled Ride to Oklahoma City Veteran

Service King, along with GEICO, donated a vehicle to Oklahoma City veteran Merinda Anderson via the NABC’s Recycled Rides program.

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2024 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15.

Registration for the 2024 SEMA Show is now open. Taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2024 SEMA Show will reveal the future of the aftermarket as attendees connect with thousands of leading manufacturers showcasing the latest products, trends and technology in the industry.

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15. The weeks-long selection process will lay the foundation for this year’s floor plan, which will encompass millions of square feet of displays throughout the entire Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding parking lots.

Repairify Appoints New VP of General Automotive Repair Markets

Industry veteran Ben Johnson will lead asTech Mechanical’s business development and product management teams.

ALLDATA Adds Repair Planner to Collision Repair Platform

Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with OEM accuracy.

AkzoNobel Announces New Business Development Manager

Brian Martin has joined AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as business development manager for North America.

Longtime Family Collision Repair Business Joins Forces with CARSTAR

JC Auto Rebuilders of Rockford, Ill., has rebranded as CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilders.

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Lee’s Auto Body: Established in 1916

Lee’s Auto Body was established in 1916 in Long Island City, N.Y., by Lee Heimuller, a blacksmith.

ProColor Collision Network Expands in California

ProColor Collision Baldwin Park is owned by Ruben Jandres, who has more than 10 years of experience in collision and nearly 20 years in automotive.

Mike Anderson Makes Successful Debut at NORTHEAST Show

Anderson’s main message was: Being successful tomorrow is dependent upon what one does today.

Body Shop History: A Look Back in Time

The auto body industry has a deep and rich history rooted in family.