The Boyd Group Acquires Chicago-Based Collision Repair Shop - BodyShop Business

The Boyd Group Acquires Chicago-Based Collision Repair Shop

Previously operated as Crawford Auto Restoration for over 50 years, repair center will now operate under Gerber Collision & Glass trade name.

The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced that it has acquired a new location in Chicago, Ill. Previously operated as Crawford Auto Restoration, the repair center has approximately 26,050 square feet and now operates under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name.

“This repair center has served its neighborhood for over 50 years and will help us to further expand our market share in Chicago,” said Tim O’Day, president and COO of the Boyd Group’s U.S. operations. “We remain on track towards achieving our targeted growth rate of 6 to 10 percent through single store additions.”

The Boyd Group is continuously looking to add new collision repair locations to its existing network in Canada and the U.S. Interested collision repair center owners should contact Kim Allen at (847) 410-600 for more information.


More information:

Gerber Collision & Glass

The Boyd Group

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