Consolidator Report

Consolidator Report

Consolidation news from the week of Nov. 7.

Crash Champions Joins NABC in Las Vegas Recycled Rides Presentation

Crash Champions presented two cars to veterans, a 2018 KIA Optima and a 2019 KIA Soul, donated by GEICO.

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ABRA Takes Part in R.E.D. Fridays to Celebrate Veterans in Network

R.E.D Fridays began to have those back home wear an article of red clothing to “Remember Everyone Deployed.”

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Crash Champions Enters West Texas Market

Crash Champions has expanded to the West Texas market through the acquisition of Collision King, a leading MSO in Lubbock, Texas. 

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Auto Glass Now Expands with Three New Locations

Each new Auto Glass Now is a premier shop equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that provides same-day glass repair, replacement and calibration.

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CARSTAR Colorado Group Participates in Career Fair

CARSTAR announced that the Colorado CARSTAR Business Group recently participated in the Annual Fall Career Fair at Lincoln College of Technology in Denver, Colo.

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CARSTAR Ranks 85th on Franchise Times Top 500 List

Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise Times Top 500 placed CARSTAR 85th on the list.

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Classic Adds Third Location in N.C., Expands Again in Texas

Classic Collision announced the acquisition of Smitty’s Collision in Mooresville, N.C., and a CARSTAR franchise in Houston, Texas.

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NABC Announces Winners of Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season.

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced the winners of the NABC Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser held April 10, 2024 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Dallas. 

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season. The day featured the presentation of a Recycled Ride to deserving U.S. Army veteran Kijafa Adams prior to the shotgun. In addition, the NABC presented two vehicles the day prior at the PPG Conference to U.S. Army veteran Nathan Burrows and single mother Walnisha Stevenson.  

Crash Champions Acquires Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif.

Crash Champions now operates more than 50 repair centers across Southern California and more than 630 locations across 37 states.

ASE Releases Chairman’s Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

CIF Announces National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source as Repeat Annual Donor

This marks National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source’s fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder tier.

CCG Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

For over 40 years, Square One Systems has delivered effective solutions to collision repairers centered around analytics, collaboration and accountability.

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Keene Auto Body: Since 1928

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AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Show Bodywork Bowl

The competition featured 70 competitors showcasing their skills in welding, painting and estimating.

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