FinishMaster Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc., announced it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Autobody Supply Co. Inc. (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 its 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,” said 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,” said Henry Buckley, president and CEO of Uni-Select.