Service King Collision Repair Centers agreed to purchase Collision Specialists of Texas, a body shop in Mansfield, Texas. The transaction is expected to close October 12.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.Collision Specialists will become Service King’s 51st location in Texas and their 24th collision center in the Dallas Fort Worth market.
Brent McKinney, Vice President of Service King’s DFW Market said, “Collision Specialists has a reputation for quality repairs and excellent customer service. Service King is excited to be able to service the Mansfield and surrounding areas with this new location. The state of the art 37,000 square foot facility will allow Service King to service the Mansfield market offering growth and promotional opportunities to our new teammates.”
Collision Specialists will ultimately employ 40 people.
Service King was founded 36 years ago by Eddie Lennox, with one location in Dallas. The Carlyle Group bought a majority stake in Richardson-based Service King last month, providing the capital necessary to grow nationally. Now, with 24 Dallas-Fort Worth locations, 12 Houston locations, 9 San Antonio, and 6 Austin, Texas locations, Service King recently announced expansion plans to acquire eight collision centers in Arizona by next month.
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