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Classic Collision Acquires First Mississippi Location

The Atlanta-based MSO acquired Milestone Collision & Glass in Nesbit.
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Classic Collision Expands into New Markets with Four Acquisitions

The acquisitions include Classic Collision's first shops in Kentucky and Ohio.
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How Puget Collision Became a Powerhouse MSO with Franchise, Private Equity Backing

 Joe Morella grew Puget Collision from a single shop to an MSO operating 53 stores in five states, with plans to keep going.
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Crash Champions Opens New Chicagoland Location

Crash Champions has acquired or opened five new locations in its home market in the last six months.
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Crash Champions Acquires Pro Body Shop and Frame Works in Georgia

The repair facility, located in Thomasville, GA, has served its community for more than three decades.
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Cascade Collision Repair Acquires Lone Peak Collision in Utah

Cascade Collision Repair now operates 10 facilities in the state, with plans to open three more in the next 18 months.
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Classic Collision Acquires Pro-Tech Collision Centers in Virginia

The acquisition includes Pro-Tech Collision Center’s locations in Fredericksburg and Stafford, VA.
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Finding Your Collision Repair Shop’s Niche Could Be Key to Success

Michael Giarrizzo Jr. said focusing on certain manufacturers — along with other strategies — has helped his company, DCR Systems, grow.
Abby Andrews
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Joe Hudson's Collision Center Adds 3 New Locations

Joe Hudson's acquired Roy's Body Shop and Garage in Maryland and two locations of Stadium Auto Body in Arkansas.
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Quality Collision Group Adds Philip Thearle’s Autowerks to Portfolio

The Santee, CA-based repair facility has built a reputation for high-quality, virtually undetectable repairs since 1983.
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