Classic Collision Acquires Crystal Lake Automotive (Minnesota)
April 4, 2022
Classic Collision, a national multi-site auto body repair operator based in Atlanta, has acquired Crystal Lake Automotive, adding locations in Burnsville and Lakeville, Minnesota to its network. The deal brings Crystal Lake's teams into Classic Collision's family as the buyer expands its presence in Minnesota through an add-on acquisition of two collision repair centers.
- Buyers
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Targets
- Crystal Lake Automotive
- Sellers
- Karl Drotning (former co-owner and founder)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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