Uni-Select Acquires Assets Of Guelph Paint And Bumper

Uni-Select Acquires Assets Of Guelph Paint And Bumper

Uni-Select says this acquisition broadens FinishMaster Canada's presence in the paint, body and equipment market in Ontario.

FinishMaster - UniSelectUni-Select Inc. has announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by FinishMaster Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the Uni-Select. Guelph Paint and Bumper is a leading distributor of auto body supplies, automotive paint refinish and related products in Guelph, Ontario.

This acquisition broadens Uni-Select’s presence in the Ontario market. The location will be re-branded to the FinishMaster brand in the coming weeks. Guelph Paint and Bumper as FinishMaster will continue to support the AkzoNobel product line and deliver exceptional service to all its current customers, Uni-Select says. FinishMaster Canada currently supports this brand in numerous locations across Canada.

“We are very pleased to welcome Guelph Paint and Bumper to our team. They are well-respected in their local market and are a great addition to our Canadian FinishMaster stores,” said Michel Charbonneau, vice president sales and marketing, PBE division, Uni-Select Canada.

“This acquisition is in-line with our strategy to open or convert additional Canadian stores under the FinishMaster brand. Furthermore, it increases our presence in the important Ontario market. We are exceptionally pleased to add this team to our growing FinishMaster and Uni-Select family in Canada,” said Henry Buckley, president and CEO of Uni-Select Inc.

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