Driven Brands’ Jose R. Costa Earns Gold Award for Executive of the Year in 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards
This is the second time in less than a year that Costa has been recognized for his leadership.
Oklahoma’s Collision Works Expands into Kansas Market
This transaction represents Collision Works’ initial platform acquisition into the Kansas market.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 10-Store Operation in Cincinnati
The new centers are located in the Ohio communities of Blue Ash, Cincinnati (two locations), Fairfield, Lebanon, Madeira, Maineville, Milford and Wilmington, with an additional location in Southgate, Ky.
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Location in Florida
The center, located in Titusville, Fla., previously operated as Freddy Curtis Body Shop.
Axalta Coating Systems Acquires United Paint’s Automotive Interior Rigid Thermoplastics Coatings Business
Production will temporarily remain at United Paint’s Southfield, Mich., facilities and will transfer to Axalta’s facilities in a phased manner.
Mike’s Auto Body Acquires 15th Location
Strategically located in the heart of Vallejo’s auto district, this state-of-the-art facility will increase the size of the company’s market while establishing a presence for the MSO.
MSO Symposium Announces Final Program, Adds Insurer Panel
The Insurer Panel will cover topics including DRP strategy, evolution of self-managed programs, how insurers envision working with large MSOs and telematics.
1Collision Network Acquires Direct Repair Shop Network
Members of the California-based network of collision repair shops founded by John Torchia have been invited to apply for affiliation with the 1Collision Network.
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Location in Oregon
The center, located in Portland, previously operated as Blue Ribbon Autobody and is now the 7th Gerber shop in the Portland area.
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens New Repair Location in Georgia
The new collision repair location in Dallas, Ga., is located about 20 miles west of Atlanta.