California’s G&C AutoBody to Increase Revenue by 50 Percent with Three New Locations
G&C AutoBody, based in Santa Rosa, Calif., is predicting a 50 percent increase in revenue for 2011 with the opening of three new shops, the North Bay Business Journal reported. G&C’s new locations in Windsor and Novato, Calif., and one slated to open soon in Rohnert Park, Calif., are projected to increase gross revenue to
Atlas Copco Compressors Names New General Manager for U.S. Operations
Atlas Copco Compressors has named Andrew Walker general manager for U.S. operations, with headquarters in Rock Hill, S.C., effective March 1. Walker succeeded Paul Hense, who leaves for a new position within the Atlas Copco Airpower Division after nearly four years in the U.S. as general manager, overseeing several acquisitions and new building projects during
Kirmac Opens 10th Location in Washington State
Kirmac Automotive Collision Systems Inc., a British Columbia-based collision repair company, announced the acquisition of a new repair center in Newcastle, Wash. According to Ian McIntosh, Kirmac CEO, “The acquisition of the Newcastle location is part of our strategic goal to meet the growing needs of our customers and insurance partners throughout the Puget
AutoBody America Names Michael P. Bernard as New CFO
AutoBody America announced that Michael P. Bernard has joined the company as chief financial officer. He will take over for Will Johnston, who continues to serve as the company’s chief operating officer. Bernard most recently served as midwest regional president as well as vice president of finance for True2Form Collision Repair Centers prior to its
CONSOLIDATOR REPORT: ABRA, Caliber, Collision Revision Expand U.S. Footprint
Three collision repair multi-store operators have recently expanded. Caliber Collision Centers Caliber Collision Centers, which has 79 locations in California and Texas, has announced the opening of a third center in El Paso, Texas. Its new El Paso-Mesa facility is located on North Mesa Street; the other two facilities are located on Gateway Boulevard East
Collision Revision Opens Location in Aurora, Ill.
Collision Revision, a Chicago, Ill.-based operator of collision repair centers in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, has opened a new facility in Aurora, Ill. The addition of this new 12,000-square-foot facility positions Collision Revision to be the largest collision repair provider in the Aurora area, the second largest city in Illinois. “Adding a second store in
Collision Revision Opens New Location in Illinois
Collision Revision, a Chicago, Ill.-based operator of collision repair centers in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, has acquired Leyden Auto Body in Melrose Park, Ill. This center is 15,000 square feet and has served Melrose Park for more than 30 years. The family that operated the business, led by brothers Chris and Robert Farina, will also
LKQ Achieves Record Results for 2009
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $36.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was 25 cents. For the full year, income from continuing operations was $127.1 million and diluted earnings per share from
Automotive Cooling Products Acquired
1-800-Radiator is expanding into new markets with its acquisition of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Automotive Cooling Products Inc. (ACP), whose seven Midwest locations distribute automotive heating and cooling products. ACP served the Minneapolis, Minn.; Kansas City, Kan.; Rock Island, Ill.; Omaha, Neb.; and Madison, Appleton and Milwaukee, Wis., markets. Most of ACP’s roughly 80 employees will now
3M to Acquire Meguiar’s Inc.
3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Irvine, Calif.-based Meguiar’s Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meguiar’s brings its products and 100-year history to 3M’s range of automotive aftermarket products. Meguiar’s products include waxes, polishes, cleaners, conditioners and protectants for the automotive and marine markets. "The addition of