Gerber Collision & Glass News

Chicago, Illinois - August 14, 2012 - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the opening of a two new repair centers in North Carolina and one in Georgia. The Boyd Group now operates 151 locations in the U.S.

The first repair center is located in Concord, North Carolina and was previously known as Turn 2 Collision. It is approximately 10,000 square feet in size. The second center in Havelock, North Carolina previously operated as Robert's Body Shop and is approximately 20,000 square feet in size. Both centers are now operating under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name.

The new repair center in Alpharetta, Georgia is approximately 10,000 square feet in size. It previously operated as Carson Automotive...

Chicago, Illinois - July 11, 2012 - The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the opening of a new collision repair center in Orlando, Florida. The Boyd Group now owns and operates 10 locations in Florida, which brings the total number of U.S. locations to 149.

The new Orlando repair center previously operated as K & J Customs, and will now be operating under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name. It is approximately 17,500 square feet in size.

"We entered the Orlando market in early June 2012, to introduce the Gerber Collision brand to an attractive new market," said Tim O'Day, President and COO of the Boyd Group's U.S. operations. "Now with our second acquisition in the city, we continue our effort...

Chicago, Illinois -- June 29, 2012 -- The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Burlington, Washington. The Boyd Group now owns and operates 13 locations in Washington, which brings the total number of U.S. locations to 142.

The new repair center, previously known as Burlington Collision, will operate under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name. It is approximately 8,500 square feet in size, with 7,500 square feet of production space. Its location will help bridge the territory between our Bellingham and Marysville repair centers.

"As part of our strategy to grow our operations across North America, the addition of the new center in Burlington helps...

June 20, 2012 - Gerber Collision & Glass ("Gerber") hosted their 5th Annual Peanut Butter Rally on June 8 at locations in Rockford and Loves Park, Illinois. The rally collects peanut butter and cash donations to help the Rock River Valley Pantry feed hungry children throughout the summer months.

Local radio stations broadcasted live from both shops while Gerber employees served lunch to the crowd and gathered donations throughout the day.

Last year Gerber collected 2,232 pounds of peanut butter and established a goal to collect 2,500 pounds this year. Through the support of team members in their 44 Illinois and Indiana locations, in addition to staff at Gerber's national call centers, customers and the local Enterprise...

June 4, 2012 -- The Boyd Group Inc. (the "Boyd Group") today announced the launch of a collision repair center in Orlando, Florida which commenced operations on May 30, 2012 as well as the acquisition of another new location in Jessup, Maryland on May 25, 2012. Both repair centers will operate under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name. This brings the total number of U.S. locations in operation to 141 with two additional locations acquired, soon to be in operation.

The new Orlando repair center, originally acquired on March 22, 2012 and previously known as Leading Edge Collision, is approximately 10,000 square feet in size, with 6,500 square feet of production space. Florida is a market we first entered in January, and this...