ABRA Auto Body & Glass acquired Bradshaw Collision Repair Centers and its five repair facilities in the Nashville, Tenn., area.
The deal secures ABRA¹s foothold in the Tennessee market and increases the total number of ABRA repair centers nationwide to 122 in 12 states. The five newly acquired repair centers are located in Nashville, Gallatin, Madison, Franklin, and Murfreesboro.
"Bradshaw Collision has a rich history of auto body repair in the Nashville area. We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to continue on the path forged by such a well-respected and successful entrepreneur," said ABRA President and Chief Executive Officer Duane Rouse. "Not only does this acquisition align with our growth strategy, it reinforces ABRA¹s footprint in the region and furthers our mission of becoming the leading auto body and glass company in America."
ABRA said its processes allow its stores to achieve cycle times that are lower than industry averages. "We utilize an operational excellence philosophy that significantly improves our operating metrics and gives us a competitive edge," said Scott Krohn, executive vice president of operations. "It's instrumental in achieving efficiency and productivity. ABRA consistently rates high in customer satisfaction because of the superior processes we have in place."
ABRA said it is continuing its aggressive national growth plans and is actively seeking opportunities to acquire additional repair centers in the region.
