FinishMaster acquires Autobody Supply in Ohio

Dec. 5, 2016
FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni-Select, has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Autobody Supply Company.

FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni-Select, has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Autobody Supply Company (ABS). This acquisition increases FinishMaster’s footprint with the addition of nine locations in central and southwestern Ohio, including Columbus, a top 30 U.S. metropolitan area.

Since its founding in 1959, ABS has been a family-owned business focused on discovering the needs of body shops through partnership and open dialogue. ABS provides comprehensive solutions for their customers including products, services, and full support of equipment sales, maintenance, installation, and repair.

“We are excited to welcome more than 60 new team members who share our value of partnership and unparalleled service,” stated Steve Arndt, President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster. “Together we will continue to support our customers by generating outstanding value through innovative solutions.”

“In addition to bringing further expertise and knowledge to our growing team, this acquisition expands our coverage in order to better serve customers in a key Ohio market,” added Henry Buckley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Select.

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