One Equity Partners Acquires PGW Auto Glass from LKQ Corporation

PGW Auto Glass Acquires AutoglassCRM

March 4, 2024

Automotive

PGW Auto Glass, a One Equity Partners–backed distributor of automotive replacement glass, has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software for automotive glass installers. The acquisition is being rolled into PGW's new Everything Autoglass offering to expand its digital tools and shop-management capabilities for installers.

PGW Auto Glass Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass from West Edge Partners

May 30, 2025

Automotive

PGW Auto Glass has acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a 13-location independent distributor and installer of automotive replacement glass and related supplies based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The transaction, effective May 30, 2025, was an exit by West Edge Partners; terms were not disclosed. PGW — a portfolio company of One Equity Partners — said the deal expands its geographic presence and integrates Dakotaland into PGW’s distribution, installation and Everything Autoglass technology platform.

PGW Auto Glass Acquires Interstate Glass of Amityville

June 4, 2024

Automotive

PGW Auto Glass, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has acquired Interstate Glass of Amityville, NY, expanding PGW's presence in Queens and Long Island and adding automotive glass repair and installation capabilities. The deal is an add-on to PGW's platform and aims to integrate Interstate Glass' operations into PGW's network of distribution centers and digital services to enhance customer service and market reach.

PGW Auto Glass Acquires PH Vitres d'Autos from Driven Brands

September 3, 2024

Industrial Services

PGW Auto Glass has acquired PH Vitres d'Autos and affiliates from Driven Brands, adding more than 300 employees and 22 locations across eastern Canada to its network. The acquisition expands PGW's footprint in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and integrates PH Vitres into PGW's technology and distribution platform, Everything Autoglass. PGW is a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, and the deal serves as an add-on to PGW's North American operations.

West Edge Partners Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass

October 12, 2022

Automotive

West Edge Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a Midwest distributor and service provider of aftermarket automotive replacement glass and paint/body equipment. Financing was provided in part by First Capital Partners (subordinated debt and equity) and O2 Sponsor Finance (division of Old Second National Bank); terms were not disclosed.

One Equity Partners Acquires MSQ Partners

June 12, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

One Equity Partners (OEP) has acquired MSQ Partners, a London-headquartered creative and technology agency group with over 1,200 employees across 13 offices. OEP will use MSQ as a platform to pursue international expansion and consolidation in tech-enabled marketing and digital transformation; LDC exited its majority investment but will reinvest as a minority partner.