M2 Collision Care Centers Expands to Van Nuys and Burbank

20 July 1999

M2 Collision Care Centers Expands to Van Nuys and Burbank

    SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 20, 1999--M2 Collision Care Centers (M2), a leading operator and consolidator in the automotive collision repair industry, Tuesday announced that it has completed its acquisition of Exclusive Auto Body.
    With operations in Van Nuys and Burbank, Calif., Exclusive will become an integral part of M2's Los Angeles County platform. Formerly owned by Ed Mohr, the Exclusive Van Nuys operation has been in business for more than 20 years, with the Burbank location in operation since 1997.
    Mohr, who has been named senior vice president of Production Development at M2, is responsible for the development of an innovative operating model, which M2 will continue to use in these locations.
    "We are pleased to welcome Mohr and his partners to the M2 team," said Dick McGorrian, chief operating officer. "We intend to work with Mohr and his partners to further develop M2's already outstanding quality of repair, delivery time and customer service programs."
    "The acquisition of Exclusive provides us with the opportunity to expand into a rapidly growing market area," said Greg Hubbard, M2's vice president of Development. "We are pursuing our disciplined strategy of select acquisitions and are confident that we will meet our target of acquiring collision centers that meet our criteria."
    In business since 1996, M2 has successful direct repair relationships with most major insurance providers and repairs more than 45,000 cars each year.
    With eight Northern California, 16 Southern California, and one Las Vegas location, as well as the Exclusive acquisitions, M2 operates a total of 27 locations, making it the largest independent owner of collision repair facilities in the West. For further information, contact Jackie Jensen at 310/664-4849.