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Caliber Acquires Bill Cole Collision Repair

29 January 1999

Caliber Acquires Bill Cole Collision Repair

    IRVINE, Calif.--(AutomotiveWire)--Jan. 28, 1999--Caliber Collision Centers, a leading preferred provider to the automobile insurance claims industry, has acquired Bill Cole Collision Repair in Plano, Texas.
    "This acquisition continues our commitment to growth and increased customer service throughout the DFW/Metroplex area," explained Joe Sanders, Caliber senior vice president, corporate development. "Due to the great demand in the Plano, Richardson area, this center will help us fill the needs and assist our insurance partners in providing faster cycle times and increased services."
    Former owner of Bill Cole Collision Repair, Mike Bowers, will assist in the transition of the facility to a Caliber Center. He will continue working with Caliber managing production at the Northwest Dallas Center.
    "Bill Cole Collision Repair is an important addition to the Caliber family," added Sanders. "Their staff shares our commitment to building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and insurers. We are excited about acquiring this high-quality center, and bringing Mike to the Caliber team."
    Founded in 1991, Caliber is an operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas. Caliber plans to continue acquiring high-quality, high-volume collision repair centers, while delivering complete automobile physical damage claim support.
    For more information call 949/224-0300 or address e-mail to julie.schoen@calibercollision.com.