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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Multi-Store Operation in Oregon

MSO adds five collision repair centers that previously operated as J&M Body Shops.

Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Valspar Paints and Coatings in $11.3B Deal

This transaction marks the biggest acquisition in Sherwin-Williams’ 150-year history.

Caliber Collision Expands Foothold in North Texas

MSO acquires Craig’s Collision, which has served the North Texas area for more than three decades, operating seven locations across the Dallas and Ft. Worth markets.

GM to Acquire Cruise Automation to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development

“Fully autonomous vehicles can bring our customers enormous benefits in terms of greater convenience, lower cost and improved safety for their daily mobility needs,” said GM President Dan Ammann.

#1 Cochran Expands Footprint in Pennsylvania

MSO’s acquisition of Mignogna Collision in Greensburg, Pa., boosts their total number of shops to six and marks their first entry into the Westmoreland County market.

LKQ Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works

“PGW reflects LKQ’s commitment to provide a one-stop-shop solution to the North American collision repair industry by adding automotive glass to our product offerings,” said Robert Wagman, president and CEO of LKQ Corp.

FinishMaster Acquires Johnson Michigan Automotive & Industrial Coatings

This acquisition strengthens FinishMaster’s footprint in eastern and central Michigan and expands operations in the industrial segment in this market.

AkzoNobel Confirms Offer to Acquire BASF’s Industrial Coatings Business

The business supplies products for a number of end uses, including coil, furniture foil and panel coatings, wind energy and general industry, and commercial transport.

Service King Expands in Columbus, Ohio

The addition of First Impressions Collision marks Service King’s second acquisition of 2016, following its partnership with Detroit’s Autometric Collision and its roster of nine collision repair centers.

Boyd Collision & Glass Opens Two New Repair Locations in British Columbia

The locations previously operated as Hi-Tech Collision in the town of Sidney, and Keating Collision in the community of Keating.

Caliber Collision Centers Expands into Baltimore Market

Automotive Collision Technologies has served the Metro Baltimore area for more than two decades in Maryland, operating seven locations in and around Baltimore and Annapolis.

FinishMaster Completes Purchase of ColorMaster Automotive Paint, Inc.

“We are happy to welcome more than 76 new team members to the FinishMaster family,” said Steve Arndt, president and COO, FinishMaster.