C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts Opens Sixth Location in Lansing, Illinois - BodyShop Business

C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts Opens Sixth Location in Lansing, Illinois

Acquisition of South County Auto Body gives MSO four shops in Illinois along with two in Indiana.

C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts, a Chicago-based collision repair company, announced that it has acquired South County Auto Body in Lansing, Ill. This facility is located at 2735 Bernice Road and has been serving the Lansing community for more than 35 years. C.D.E. now has six locations in Lynwood,
Ill.; Hammond, Ind.; Crown Point, Ind.; and two in South Chicago. C.D.E celebrated their 30th year in business by opening
state-of-the-art facilities in Hammond and Crown Point, Ind.

“South County Auto is the premier body shop in Lansing, known for their commitment to a high quality repair and incredible customer service. We’re pleased to have their staff members join our team,” says Chuck Freiberg, president and CEO of C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts.

Added Chris Cardwell, vice president of operations of C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts,
“I’m very excited about this acquisition and feel this location is a critical part of our growth strategy throughout Chicago-land and Northwest Indiana.”


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C.D.E. Collision Damage Experts

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