Authentic Auto Body (Envest-Backed) Acquires APC Auto Body

AutoCanada Acquires Modern Autobody Collision Repair Shop

January 20, 2026

Transportation

AutoCanada Inc. completed its acquisition of Modern Autobody, a single-location collision and refinish repair facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The deal expands AutoCanada’s collision repair footprint in the Edmonton market and strengthens its OEM luxury certification coverage, including for EV and premium brands.

Puget Collision Acquires J&W Auto Body

October 14, 2025

Automotive

Puget Collision has acquired J&W Auto Body in a strategic deal to expand its regional auto body repair platform. Focus Advisors served as exclusive M&A advisor to J&W Auto Body; transaction terms were not disclosed and the deal is intended to scale Puget Collision’s operations and preserve J&W’s culture and service quality.

Crash Champions Acquires DC Autocraft

April 26, 2024

Automotive

Crash Champions, a founder-led multi-shop operator of collision repair centers, has acquired DC Autocraft, a Burbank, California collision repair center specialized in luxury OEM-certified and EV repairs. The acquisition (finalized April 26, 2024) expands Crash Champions' Luxe | EV Certified premium service line and immediately transitions DC Autocraft operations into the Crash Champions network.

Collision Auto Parts LLC Acquires Eco Automotive Distributors

November 8, 2023

Automotive

Collision Auto Parts LLC (COL), a Palladium Heritage–backed value-added distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, acquired LC Automotive, Inc. (dba Eco Automotive Distributors, “ECO”), a regional distributor founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, California. The add-on expands COL’s presence in Northern California and is the first bolt-on since COLL’s partnership with Palladium Heritage in June 2023.

Palladium Equity Partners Creates Collision Auto Parts by Acquiring Three Aftermarket Distributors

May 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Palladium Equity Partners, through its joint-venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, partnered with management to acquire and combine National Auto Parts, USA, Inc.; NAP San Diego, LLC; and National Auto Parts-Oakland, LLC into a new platform, Collision Auto Parts LLC. The combined business operates six distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving over 3,000 customers (regional body shops, MSOs and walk-ins) and will pursue further growth via new locations and add-on acquisitions.

Southfield Capital Invests in APC Integrated Services Group

February 1, 2018

Marketing & Advertising

Southfield Capital announced an investment in APC Integrated Services Group, a Chesterfield, Missouri–based pioneer in consumer marketing of vehicle service contracts. APC's senior management will remain in place following the transaction; Colonnade Securities advised APC and East West Bank led the financing. Southfield said it will support APC in expanding its service offering and scaling the business.