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Caliber Collision, ABRA to Merge

December 13, 2018

The acquisition creates a collision repair supergiant with nearly 1,000 locations, sure to reshape the collision repair landscape.

Inside One of the MSO Acquisitions of the Year

November 19, 2018

Kelly Beaton

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Leaders of both ABRA and Cooks Collision explain what factors led up to the companies’ recent consolidation deal

Re-Moving

October 23, 2018

Kiley Wellendorf

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Without the proper research, any location can become the wrong fit for your business

Climbing to the Top

October 23, 2018

Kiley Wellendorf

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The CEO of a 12-store, $35.2-million MSO, Zack Taylor, shares his success story

Nagy's to Combine Power Sports, Pro Touch Locations

October 22, 2018

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Nagy’s Collision Center recently announced its plan to combine the Power Sports location with the Pro Touch location to offer full-service collision repairs for motorcycles, ATVs and vehicles.

Joe Hudson's Collision Center Opens 76th Location

October 18, 2018

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Joe Hudson's Collision Center recently opened its 15th location in Texas.

Fix Auto USA Hosts 16th Annual Conference

October 11, 2018

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The conference celebrated the synergy of the extended Fix Auto USA Family, market-leading performance, and a higher purpose.

Paving His Own Way

October 9, 2018

Tess Collins

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Although he took over his father’s shop, Justin Fisher is making his own name in the industry

Signature Collision Centers Announce 25th Location

October 9, 2018

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Signature Collision Centers LLL recently announced the addition of two new shops in North Carolina.

CARSTAR Named Best Shop in Wichita for Third Year

October 3, 2018

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CARSTAR in Wichita, Kan. was voted the winner for “Best Auto Body Repair Shop” in the transportation category in a Reader’s Choice Competition by the local newspaper.

Nagy's Collision Gives Back for Cars Repaired From Deer Hits

October 1, 2018

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Nagy's Collision Center in Ohio has started a campaign to donate to charities for every car that is repaired from hitting a deer.

Caliber Collision Acquires Travelers Body & Fender Works

September 25, 2018

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FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced recently that Travelers Body & Fender Works has been acquired by Caliber Collision.

Fix Auto USA Appoints VP of Business Development

September 18, 2018

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Fix Auto USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis O’Mahoney as vice president of business development with responsibility for all revenue generating activities and will report to Fix Auto USA’s CEO, effective immediately.

Police Recover $68K in Stolen Property from Gerber Shop

September 13, 2018

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Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries involving a Gerber Collision & Glass in Wichita, Kan, and have made two arrests.

CARSTAR Opens Two Locations in Mo.

September 10, 2018

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CARSTAR announced the opening of two new locations in Bridgeton and Wentzville, Mo.

Colo. CARSTAR Business Group Gives to Cystic Fibrosis Research

September 6, 2018

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The CARSTAR event raised more than $15,000 for cystic fibrosis research, advocacy and care for Colorado families.

Gerber Acquires Jay-Bee Collision in Kenosha, Wis.

August 17, 2018

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The Boyd Group announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Kenosha, Wis. This center was previously operated as Jay-Bee Collision Repair Center.

How to Control the Narrative During a Company Buy-Out

August 16, 2018

Kiley Wellendorf

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Prepare your employees for new owners by effectively communicating

ABRA Adds Repair Center in Ga.

August 13, 2018

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ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the addition of a new repair center in Athens, Ga., its 23rd location in the state.

Benefits of Online Billing

August 7, 2018

Kiley Wellendorf

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Paying a bill does not always have to be a hassle; for some, introducing an online billing system can actually speed up the process

CARSTAR Momentum 2018 Raises Over $230K for Cystic Fibrosis

August 7, 2018

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CARSTAR franchise partners, vendors and insurance leaders from both the U.S. and Canada came together this week at the annual North American conference and raised an astonishing $230,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy.

Q&A: ABRA’s ‘People Expert’ on Growing through Leaders

August 7, 2018

Melissa Steinken and Travis Bean

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ABRA Auto Body & Glass has made moves to becoming not only the repairer of choice but the employer of choice. FenderBender sat down with Carmen Thiede, chief people officer for ABRA, and dived further into how the company goes about finding, retaining and developing leaders.

Cooks Collision Reaches $1.5M Settlement for Hazardous Materials Handling

August 6, 2018

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A statewide auto body shop has agreed to pay approximately $1.5 million in penalties following an investigation started in Sacramento over improper disposal of hazardous materials.

CARSTAR Names Top Franchise Partners

August 6, 2018

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At its annual conference, CARSTAR recognized both U.S. and Canadian CARSTAR franchise partners throughout its network for their leadership and performance.

Service King Opens 40th Dallas Repair Center

August 2, 2018

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Service King Collision Repair Centers announced Thursday the company has officially opened its 40th repair center in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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Caliber Collision, ABRA to Merge

Inside One of the MSO Acquisitions of the Year

Re-Moving

Climbing to the Top

Nagy's to Combine Power Sports, Pro Touch Locations

Joe Hudson's Collision Center Opens 76th Location

Fix Auto USA Hosts 16th Annual Conference

Paving His Own Way

Signature Collision Centers Announce 25th Location

CARSTAR Named Best Shop in Wichita for Third Year

Nagy's Collision Gives Back for Cars Repaired From Deer Hits

Caliber Collision Acquires Travelers Body & Fender Works

Fix Auto USA Appoints VP of Business Development

Police Recover $68K in Stolen Property from Gerber Shop

CARSTAR Opens Two Locations in Mo.

Colo. CARSTAR Business Group Gives to Cystic Fibrosis Research

Gerber Acquires Jay-Bee Collision in Kenosha, Wis.

How to Control the Narrative During a Company Buy-Out

ABRA Adds Repair Center in Ga.

Benefits of Online Billing

CARSTAR Momentum 2018 Raises Over $230K for Cystic Fibrosis

Q&A: ABRA’s ‘People Expert’ on Growing through Leaders

Cooks Collision Reaches $1.5M Settlement for Hazardous Materials Handling

CARSTAR Names Top Franchise Partners

Service King Opens 40th Dallas Repair Center

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