PGW Auto Glass Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass from West Edge Partners

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 PGW Auto Glass from LKQ Corporation

March 14, 2022

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One Equity Partners (OEP) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PGW Auto Glass, the largest independent distributor of aftermarket auto glass in North America, from a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. OEP will partner with PGW management, led by Todd Fencak as CEO, to establish PGW as an independent, standalone business and invest to accelerate growth across its distribution network of 113 facilities and ~900 employees.

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 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.

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.

American Pacific Group Affiliate Acquires Interwest Distribution Company

December 8, 2021

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An affiliate of American Pacific Group (APG) has acquired Interwest Distribution Company, a Denver-based regional distributor of 3M-branded automotive and building films. Interwest will be combined with APG portfolio company Fellers, Inc. as a platform consolidation to expand distribution capabilities across automotive and architectural end markets.